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

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There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Swakopmund by plane, taxi, car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Walvis Bay Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)plane plane SYD - WVB
    2. Take the taxi from Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) to Swakopmundtaxi taxi
    26h 44m
    $658–2,176

  2. Fly Sydney International Airport to Windhoek International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Windhoek International Airport (WDH)plane plane SYD - WDH
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Windhoek Airport to Swakopmundshuttle bus
    26h 8m
    $613–1,868

  3. Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Walvis Bay Airport, taxi

    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)plane plane OAG - WVB
    3. Take the taxi from Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) to Swakopmundtaxi taxi
    32h 55m
    $877–2,806

  4. Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly to Walvis Bay Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)plane plane CBR - WVB
    3. Take the taxi from Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) to Swakopmundtaxi taxi
    32h 19m
    $975–2,312

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration31h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$643Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,252.4 km
  • Duration: 26h 44m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Swakopmund, Namibia?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Swakopmund. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB), then take the taxi to Swakopmund. Alternatively, you can drive to Orange-Airport-OAG airport, fly to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB), then take the taxi to Swakopmund.

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