What is the cheapest way to get from Windhoek to East London?

The cheapest way to get from Windhoek to East London is to bus via East London which costs R 1 500 - R 2 200 and takes 40h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Windhoek to East London?

The fastest way to get from Windhoek to East London is to fly which takes 7h 10m and costs R 5 000 - R 14 000.

Is there a direct bus between Windhoek and East London?

No, there is no direct bus from Windhoek to East London. However, there are services departing from Windhoek and arriving at East London via Cape Town. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 10m.

How far is it from Windhoek to East London?

The distance between Windhoek and East London is 1606 km. The road distance is 1879 km.

How do I travel from Windhoek to East London without a car?

The best way to get from Windhoek to East London without a car is to bus via Cape Town which takes 39h 10m and costs R 1 600 - R 2 300.

How long does it take to get from Windhoek to East London?

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Windhoek to East London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windhoek to East London bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Windhoek to East London?

The best way to get from Windhoek to East London is to fly which takes 7h 10m and costs R 5 000 - R 14 000. Alternatively, you can bus via Cape Town, which costs R 1 600 - R 2 300 and takes 39h 10m.

Where does the Windhoek to East London bus arrive?

Windhoek to East London bus services, operated by InterCape, arrive at Cape Town station.

Can I drive from Windhoek to East London?

Yes, the driving distance between Windhoek to East London is 1879 km. It takes approximately 23h 26m to drive from Windhoek to East London.

Where can I stay near East London?

There are 525+ hotels available in East London.

Windhoek to East London - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Windhoek to East London by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, or bus

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Windhoek International Airport (WDH) to East London (ELS)plane WDH - ELS
7h 10m
R 5,180–13,336
Bus via East London
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Windhoek to Cape Townbus
2. Take the bus from Cape Town to East Londonbus
40h 49m
R 1,536–2,180
Bus via Cape Town
1. Take the bus from Windhoek to Cape Townbus
2. Take the bus from Cape Town to East Londonbus
39h 10m
R 1,596–2,230
Drive 1,879 km
1. Drive from Windhoek to East Londoncar 1,879 km
23h 26m
R 4,244–6,130
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Windhoek to Johannesburgshuttle
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to East London Stnbus
31h 41m
R 2,690–3,102
Bus
1. Take the bus from Windhoek to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to East London Stnbus
39h 58m
R 1,951–2,628

Windhoek International Airport (WDH) to East London (ELS) flights

29Weekly Planes

6h 2mAverage Duration

R 4,947Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,606 km
Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Windhoek, Namibia and East London, South Africa?

South African Airways, CemAir, and two other airlines fly from Windhoek International Airport (WDH) to East London (ELS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Windhoek to East London via Cape Town and Cape Town in around 39h 10m.

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