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

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

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Upington (UTN) to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)plane plane UTN - WVB
    2. Take the taxi from Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) to Swakopmundtaxi taxi
    5h 7m
    $438–613

  2. Bus, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Upington to Windhoekbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Windhoek to Swakopmundshuttle bus
    20h 34m
    $76–100

  3. Drive 1,176.3 km

    1. Drive from Upington to Swakopmundcar car 1,176.3 km
    11h 56m
    $165–237

  4. Bus, shuttle via Windhoek

    1. Take the bus from Upington to Windhoekbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Windhoek Truckport to The Delight Swakopmundshuttle bus
    20h 38m
    $86–110

Upington (UTN) to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$393Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Upington to Swakopmund.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 948.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Upington, South Africa and Swakopmund, Namibia?

There is no direct connection from Upington to Swakopmund. However, you can take the taxi to Upington (UTN) airport, fly to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB), then take the taxi to Swakopmund. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Upington to Swakopmund via Windhoek, Windhoek, and Swakopmund in around 20h 34m.

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