There are 3 ways to get from Swakopmund to Grootfontein by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Swakopmund to Omuthiyabus
- Take the bus from Omuthiya to Tsumebbus
- Take the taxi from Tsumeb to Grootfonteintaxi
11h 34m$93–116Drive 589 km
cheapest- Drive from Swakopmund to Grootfonteincar 589 km
5h 39m$69–99Shuttle, bus, taxi
- Take a shuttle bus from Swakopmund to Windhoek
- Take the bus from Windhoek to Tsumebbus
- Take the taxi from Tsumeb to Grootfonteintaxi
12h 15m$124–151
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swakopmund to Grootfontein is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Swakopmund to Grootfontein is to drive which takes 5h 39m and costs $65 - $100.
The distance between Swakopmund and Grootfontein is 945 km. The road distance is 589 km.
The best way to get from Swakopmund to Grootfontein without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 11h 34m and costs $90 - $120.
It takes approximately 11h 34m to get from Swakopmund to Grootfontein, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Swakopmund to Grootfontein is 589 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Swakopmund to Grootfontein.
There are seven+ hotels available in Grootfontein.
What companies run services between Swakopmund, Namibia and Grootfontein, Otjozondjupa, Namibia?
There is no direct connection from Swakopmund to Grootfontein. However, you can take the taxi to Swakopmund, take the bus to Omuthiya, walk to Omuthiya, take the bus to Tsumeb, then take the taxi to Grootfontein. Alternatively, you can drive from Swakopmund to Grootfontein in around 5h 39m.
- Phone
- +264 61 234 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- nch.com.na
Bus from Swakopmund to Omuthiya
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $22–25
- Schedules at
- nch.com.na
- Single
- $22–25
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $60–75
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