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How to get fromPolokwane to Swakopmundby plane, taxi, bus, shuttle, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Polokwane to Swakopmund by plane, taxi, bus, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)plane plane PTG - WVB
    2. Take the taxi from Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) to Swakopmundtaxi taxi
    6h 1m
    $400–1,016

  2. Bus, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Polokwane to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Windhoekbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Windhoek to Swakopmundshuttle bus
    35h 29m
    $153–191

  3. Drive 1,935.4 km

    1. Drive from Polokwane to Swakopmundcar car 1,935.4 km
    21h 24m
    $270–390

Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$357Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,567.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Polokwane, South Africa and Swakopmund, Namibia?

There is no direct connection from Polokwane to Swakopmund. However, you can take the taxi to Gateway International Airport (PTG) airport, fly to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB), then take the taxi to Swakopmund. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Polokwane to Swakopmund via Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Windhoek, Windhoek, and Swakopmund in around 35h 29m.

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