There are 3 ways to get from Polokwane to Windhoek 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
best- Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Windhoek International Airport (WDH)plane PTG - WDH
5h 23m$288–772Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Polokwane to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Windhoekbus
30h 16m$107–143Drive 1,611.9 km
- Drive from Polokwane to Windhoekcar 1,611.9 km
17h 45m$260–376
Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Windhoek International Airport (WDH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Polokwane to Windhoek is to bus which costs $100 - $150 and takes 30h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Polokwane to Windhoek is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $280 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Polokwane to Windhoek. However, there are services departing from Polokwane and arriving at Windhoek via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 16m.
The distance between Polokwane and Windhoek is 1286 km. The road distance is 1611.9 km.
The best way to get from Polokwane to Windhoek without a car is to bus which takes 30h 16m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Polokwane to Windhoek, including transfers.
Polokwane to Windhoek bus services, operated by TransLux Express, depart from Polokwane station.
The best way to get from Polokwane to Windhoek is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $280 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 30h 16m.
Polokwane to Windhoek bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Johannesburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polokwane to Windhoek is 1612 km. It takes approximately 17h 45m to drive from Polokwane to Windhoek.
What companies run services between Polokwane, South Africa and Windhoek, Namibia?
Airlink flies from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Windhoek International Airport (WDH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Polokwane to Windhoek via Johannesburg and Johannesburg in around 30h 16m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Gateway International Airport to Windhoek International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–750
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Polokwane to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–24
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Phone
- +264 81 447 7230
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mushima Tours
Bus from Johannesburg to Windhoek
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $90–120
- Website
- Mushima Tours
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