What is the cheapest way to get from Windhoek to Bulawayo?

The cheapest way to get from Windhoek to Bulawayo is to bus and train which costs $75 - $95 and takes 31h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Windhoek to Bulawayo?

The fastest way to get from Windhoek to Bulawayo is to fly which takes 7h 43m and costs $410 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Windhoek and Bulawayo?

No, there is no direct bus from Windhoek to Bulawayo. However, there are services departing from Windhoek and arriving at Bulawayo via Katima Mulilo and Victoria Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 3m.

How far is it from Windhoek to Bulawayo?

The distance between Windhoek and Bulawayo is 1254 km. The road distance is 1418.9 km.

How do I travel from Windhoek to Bulawayo without a car?

The best way to get from Windhoek to Bulawayo without a car is to bus via Gaborone which takes 29h 46m and costs $120 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Windhoek to Bulawayo?

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Windhoek to Bulawayo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windhoek to Bulawayo bus from?

Windhoek to Bulawayo bus services, operated by InterCape, depart from Windhoek station.

Bus or fly from Windhoek to Bulawayo?

The best way to get from Windhoek to Bulawayo is to fly which takes 7h 43m and costs $410 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $120 and takes 22h 3m.

Where does the Windhoek to Bulawayo bus arrive?

Windhoek to Bulawayo bus services, operated by InterCape, arrive at Katima Mulilo station.

Can I drive from Windhoek to Bulawayo?

Yes, the driving distance between Windhoek to Bulawayo is 1419 km. It takes approximately 16h 25m to drive from Windhoek to Bulawayo.

Where can I stay near Bulawayo?

There are 118+ hotels available in Bulawayo.

Windhoek to Bulawayo - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Windhoek to Bulawayo by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Windhoek International Airport (WDH) to Bulawayo (BUQ)plane WDH - BUQ
7h 43m
$411–601
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Windhoek to Katima Mulilobus
2. Take the bus from Katima Mulilo to Livingstonebus
3. Take the train from Victoria Falls to Bulawayotrain
31h 3m
$78–94
Bus
1. Take the bus from Windhoek to Katima Mulilobus
2. Take the bus from Katima Mulilo to Livingstonebus
3. Take the bus from Victoria Falls to Bulawayobus
22h 3m
$88–112
Drive 1,418.9 km
1. Drive from Windhoek to Bulawayocar 1,418.9 km
16h 25m
$260–375
Bus via Gaborone
1. Take the bus from Windhoek to Gaboronebus
2. Take the bus from Mbae Mbae Wy to Inter-City Bus Terminusbus
29h 46m
$123–137

Windhoek International Airport (WDH) to Bulawayo (BUQ) flights

25Weekly Planes

6h 6mAverage Duration

$374Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,253.7 km
Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Windhoek, Namibia and Bulawayo, Zimbabwe?

Airlink and Fastjet fly from Windhoek International Airport (WDH) to Bulawayo (BUQ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Windhoek to Bulawayo via Katima Mulilo, Livingstone, and Victoria Falls in around 22h 3m.

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