There are 5 ways to get from Namibia to Benguela by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Windhoek International Airport
best- Fly from Windhoek International Airport (WDH) to Catumbela Airport (CBT)plane WDH - CBT
10h 41m$473–1,555Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Windhoek to Benguelabus
18h 31m$21–30Drive 1,493.8 km
- Drive from Windhoek to Benguelacar 1,493.8 km
17h 26m$174–251Drive to Ongiva, fly
- Drive from Oshakati to Ongiva (VPE)car
- Fly from Ongiva (VPE) to Catumbela Airport (CBT)plane VPE - CBT
11h 18m$383–1,359Fly from Katima Mulilo Airport
- Fly from Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) to Catumbela Airport (CBT)plane MPA - CBT
29h 16m$500–1,664
Windhoek International Airport (WDH) to Catumbela Airport (CBT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Namibia to Benguela is to bus which costs $21 - $30 and takes 18h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Namibia to Benguela is to fly which takes 10h 41m and costs $470 - $1,600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Windhoek and arriving at Benguela. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18h 31m.
The distance between Namibia and Benguela is 1250 km. The road distance is 1493.8 km.
The best way to get from Namibia to Benguela without a car is to bus which takes 18h 31m and costs $21 - $30.
It takes approximately 10h 41m to get from Namibia to Benguela, including transfers.
Namibia to Benguela bus services, operated by Macon, depart from Windhoek station.
The best way to get from Namibia to Benguela is to fly which takes 10h 41m and costs $470 - $1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $30 and takes 18h 31m.
Namibia to Benguela bus services, operated by Macon, arrive at Benguela station.
Benguela is 1h behind Namibia. It is currently 4:47 AM in Namibia and 3:47 AM in Benguela.
What companies run services between Namibia and Benguela, Angola?
TAAG Angola Airlines flies from Windhoek International Airport (WDH) to Catumbela Airport (CBT) 5 times a week. Alternatively, Macon operates a bus from Windhoek to Benguela twice daily. Tickets cost $21–30 and the journey takes 18h 31m.
- Website
- taag.com
Flights from Windhoek International Airport to Catumbela Airport via Luanda
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $430–1,500
Flights from Ongiva to Catumbela Airport via Luanda
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,300
Flights from Katima Mulilo Airport to Catumbela Airport via Windhoek International Airport, Luanda
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,600
Flights from Katima Mulilo Airport to Catumbela Airport via Maun, Windhoek International Airport, Luanda
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $460–1,700
Flights from Katima Mulilo Airport to Catumbela Airport via Windhoek International Airport, Johannesburg, Luanda
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 50m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–2,000
- Phone
- +244 923 169 920
- [email protected]
- Website
- macontransp.com
Bus from Windhoek to Benguela
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Schedules at
- macontransp.com
- Single
- $21–30
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Namibia to Benguela is 1494 km. It takes approximately 17h 26m to drive from Namibia to Benguela.
There are four+ hotels available in Benguela.


