There are 4 ways to get from Polokwane to Walvis Bay by plane, bus, shuttle, 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
best- Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)plane PTG - WVB
5h 43m$361–976Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Polokwane to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Windhoekbus
- Take the bus from Windhoek to Omuthiyabus
- Take the bus from Omuthiya to Walvis Baybus
46h 32m$148–181Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Polokwane to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Windhoekbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Windhoek to Swakopmund
37h 24m$160–186Drive 1,914.8 km
- Drive from Polokwane to Walvis Baycar 1,914.8 km
21h 4m$268–386
Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Polokwane to Walvis Bay is to bus which costs $140 - $190 and takes 46h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Polokwane to Walvis Bay is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $360 - $1,000.
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.
The distance between Polokwane and Walvis Bay is 1536 km. The road distance is 1914.8 km.
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 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Polokwane to Walvis Bay, including transfers.
Polokwane to Walvis Bay bus services, operated by TransLux Express, depart from Polokwane station.
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 - $190 and takes 46h 32m.
Polokwane to Walvis Bay bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Johannesburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polokwane to Walvis Bay is 1915 km. It takes approximately 21h 4m to drive from Polokwane to Walvis Bay.
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.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Gateway International Airport to Walvis Bay Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–950
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Polokwane to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–23
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Polokwane to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–23
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
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