What is the cheapest way to get from Polokwane to Walvis Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Polokwane to Walvis Bay is to bus which costs $140 - $200 and takes 46h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Polokwane to Walvis Bay?

The fastest way to get from Polokwane to Walvis Bay is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $360 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Polokwane and Walvis Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Polokwane to Walvis Bay. However, there are services departing from Polokwane and arriving at Walvis Bay via Johannesburg, Windhoek and Omuthiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 32m.

How far is it from Polokwane to Walvis Bay?

The distance between Polokwane and Walvis Bay is 1536 km. The road distance is 1914.8 km.

How do I travel from Polokwane to Walvis Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Polokwane to Walvis Bay without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 37h 24m and costs $160 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Polokwane to Walvis Bay?

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Polokwane to Walvis Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Polokwane to Walvis Bay bus from?

Polokwane to Walvis Bay bus services, operated by TransLux Express, depart from Polokwane station.

Bus or fly from Polokwane to Walvis Bay?

The best way to get from Polokwane to Walvis Bay is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $360 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $200 and takes 46h 32m.

Where does the Polokwane to Walvis Bay bus arrive?

Polokwane to Walvis Bay bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Can I drive from Polokwane to Walvis Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Polokwane to Walvis Bay is 1915 km. It takes approximately 21h 4m to drive from Polokwane to Walvis Bay.

Where can I stay near Walvis Bay?

There are 151+ hotels available in Walvis Bay.

Polokwane to Walvis Bay - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, shuttle, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Polokwane to Walvis Bay by plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)plane PTG - WVB
5h 43m
$362–977
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Polokwane to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Windhoekbus
3. Take the bus from Windhoek to Omuthiyabus
4. Take the bus from Omuthiya to Walvis Baybus
46h 32m
$149–194
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Polokwane to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Windhoekbus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Windhoek to Swakopmundshuttle
37h 24m
$161–198
Drive 1,914.8 km
1. Drive from Polokwane to Walvis Baycar 1,914.8 km
21h 4m
$268–386

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

17Weekly Planes

6h 41mAverage Duration

$344Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,536.4 km
Duration: 5h 43m

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

Airlink flies from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Polokwane to Walvis Bay via Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Windhoek, Windhoek, and Omuthiya in around 46h 32m.

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