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What is the best way to travel from Windhoek to Cape Town?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses and Flights for the journey to Cape Town from Windhoek. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
21h 35m
£39
£47
2
Flight
2h 5m
£82
£237
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What is the cheapest way to reach Cape Town from Windhoek?

You can get to Cape Town with just £39 by taking a Bus from Intercape, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
from £120
tomorrow
from £54
Monday
from £39
Tuesday
from £82
Wednesday
from £39
Thursday
from £100
Friday
from £39

    Cheapest Flights today

  • South African Airlink
    2h 5m
    0
    07:05
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    09:10
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £120
  • South African Airways
    5h 35m
    0
    11:50
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    17:25
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £142
  • Safair
    2h 10m
    0
    15:55
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    18:05
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £147
  • Sevenair SA
    2h 5m
    0
    09:50
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    11:55
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Sevenair SA
    Economy
    from £230
  • Ethiopian Airlines
    22h 30m
    0
    14:30
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    13:00
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Ethiopian Airlines
    Economy
    from £815

    Cheapest Buses tomorrow

  • Intercape
    21h 35m
    0
    15:30
    Windhoek
    Central Station
    13:05
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £54
  • Intercape
    21h 35m
    0
    15:30
    Windhoek
    Soweto Market
    13:05
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £64
  • Cheapest Flights tomorrow

  • South African Airlink
    2h 5m
    0
    13:40
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    15:45
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £147
  • South African Airways
    5h 35m
    0
    11:50
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    17:25
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £165
  • Air Botswana
    5h 25m
    0
    09:35
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    15:00
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Air Botswana
    Economy
    from £235
  • TAAG Angola Airways
    22h 25m
    0
    15:35
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    14:00
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    TAAG Angola Airways
    Economy
    from £390
  • Ethiopian Airlines
    23h 15m
    0
    14:30
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    13:45
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Ethiopian Airlines
    Economy
    from £728

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Intercape
    21h 35m
    0
    15:30
    Windhoek
    Soweto Market
    13:05
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £39
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • South African Airways
    5h 35m
    0
    11:50
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    17:25
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £105
  • South African Airways
    14h 25m
    0
    17:50
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    08:15
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £105
  • South African Airlink
    2h 5m
    0
    07:05
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    09:10
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £124
  • South African Airlink
    2h 5m
    0
    09:50
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    11:55
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £156
  • Ethiopian Airlines
    22h 30m
    0
    14:30
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    13:00
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Ethiopian Airlines
    Economy
    from £463

    Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Safair
    2h 10m
    0
    14:05
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    16:15
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £82
  • South African Airways
    5h 35m
    0
    11:50
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    17:25
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £101
  • South African Airlink
    2h 5m
    0
    07:05
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    09:10
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £118
  • Sevenair SA
    2h 5m
    0
    09:50
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    11:55
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Sevenair SA
    Economy
    from £161
  • TAAG Angola Airways
    22h 25m
    0
    15:35
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    14:00
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    TAAG Angola Airways
    Economy
    from £363

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Intercape
    21h 35m
    0
    15:30
    Windhoek
    Soweto Market
    13:05
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £39
  • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • South African Airways
    5h 35m
    0
    11:50
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    17:25
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £103
  • South African Airways
    14h 25m
    0
    17:50
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    08:15
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £103
  • South African Airlink
    2h 5m
    0
    07:05
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    09:10
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £125
  • South African Airlink
    2h 5m
    0
    13:40
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    15:45
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £125
  • Ethiopian Airlines
    22h 30m
    0
    14:30
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    13:00
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Ethiopian Airlines
    Economy
    from £460

    Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • South African Airways
    5h 35m
    0
    11:50
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    17:25
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £100
  • South African Airlink
    2h 5m
    0
    07:05
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    09:10
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £114
  • Sevenair SA
    2h 5m
    0
    09:50
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    11:55
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Sevenair SA
    Economy
    from £164
  • TAAG Angola Airways
    22h 25m
    0
    15:35
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    14:00
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    TAAG Angola Airways
    Economy
    from £369
  • Ethiopian Airlines
    23h 15m
    0
    14:30
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    13:45
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Ethiopian Airlines
    Economy
    from £539

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Intercape
    21h 35m
    0
    15:30
    Windhoek
    Soweto Market
    13:05
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £39

What are the fastest trips from Windhoek to Cape Town?

You can get to Cape Town from Windhoek in just 2h 5m with a Flight from South African Airlink. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

today
from 2h 5m
tomorrow
from 2h 5m
Monday
from 2h 5m
Tuesday
from 2h 5m
Wednesday
from 2h 5m
Thursday
from 2h 5m
Friday
from 21h 35m

    Fastest Flights today

  • South African Airlink
    2h 5m
    0
    07:05
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    09:10
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £120
  • Sevenair SA
    2h 5m
    0
    09:50
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    11:55
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Sevenair SA
    Economy
    from £230
  • Safair
    2h 10m
    0
    15:55
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    18:05
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £147
  • South African Airways
    5h 35m
    0
    11:50
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    17:25
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £142
  • Ethiopian Airlines
    22h 30m
    0
    14:30
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    13:00
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Ethiopian Airlines
    Economy
    from £815

    Fastest Flights tomorrow

  • South African Airlink
    2h 5m
    0
    13:40
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    15:45
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £147
  • Air Botswana
    5h 25m
    0
    09:35
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    15:00
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Air Botswana
    Economy
    from £235
  • South African Airways
    5h 35m
    0
    11:50
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    17:25
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £165
  • TAAG Angola Airways
    22h 25m
    0
    15:35
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    14:00
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    TAAG Angola Airways
    Economy
    from £390
  • Ethiopian Airlines
    23h 15m
    0
    14:30
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    13:45
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Ethiopian Airlines
    Economy
    from £728
  • Fastest Buses tomorrow

  • Intercape
    21h 35m
    0
    15:30
    Windhoek
    Central Station
    13:05
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £54
  • Intercape
    21h 35m
    0
    15:30
    Windhoek
    Soweto Market
    13:05
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £64

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • South African Airlink
    2h 5m
    0
    07:05
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    09:10
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £124
  • South African Airlink
    2h 5m
    0
    09:50
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    11:55
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £156
  • South African Airways
    5h 35m
    0
    11:50
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    17:25
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £105
  • South African Airways
    14h 25m
    0
    17:50
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    08:15
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £105
  • Ethiopian Airlines
    22h 30m
    0
    14:30
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    13:00
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Ethiopian Airlines
    Economy
    from £463
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • Intercape
    21h 35m
    0
    15:30
    Windhoek
    Soweto Market
    13:05
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £39

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • South African Airlink
    2h 5m
    0
    07:05
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    09:10
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £118
  • Sevenair SA
    2h 5m
    0
    09:50
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    11:55
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Sevenair SA
    Economy
    from £161
  • Safair
    2h 10m
    0
    14:05
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    16:15
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Safair
    Economy
    from £82
  • South African Airways
    5h 35m
    0
    11:50
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    17:25
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £101
  • TAAG Angola Airways
    22h 25m
    0
    15:35
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    14:00
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    TAAG Angola Airways
    Economy
    from £363

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • South African Airlink
    2h 5m
    0
    07:05
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    09:10
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £125
  • South African Airlink
    2h 5m
    0
    13:40
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    15:45
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £125
  • South African Airways
    5h 35m
    0
    11:50
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    17:25
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £103
  • South African Airways
    14h 25m
    0
    17:50
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    08:15
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £103
  • Ethiopian Airlines
    22h 30m
    0
    14:30
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    13:00
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Ethiopian Airlines
    Economy
    from £460
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Intercape
    21h 35m
    0
    15:30
    Windhoek
    Soweto Market
    13:05
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £39

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • South African Airlink
    2h 5m
    0
    07:05
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    09:10
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airlink
    Economy
    from £114
  • Sevenair SA
    2h 5m
    0
    09:50
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    11:55
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Sevenair SA
    Economy
    from £164
  • South African Airways
    5h 35m
    0
    11:50
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    17:25
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    South African Airways
    Economy
    from £100
  • TAAG Angola Airways
    22h 25m
    0
    15:35
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    14:00
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    TAAG Angola Airways
    Economy
    from £369
  • Ethiopian Airlines
    23h 15m
    0
    14:30
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport
    13:45
    Cape Town Airport
    Cape Town Airport
    0
    Ethiopian Airlines
    Economy
    from £539

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • Intercape
    21h 35m
    0
    15:30
    Windhoek
    Soweto Market
    13:05
    Cape Town
    Civic Center
    0
    Intercape
    Economy
    £39
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Windhoek to Cape Town

What are the most popular stations in Windhoek and Cape Town?

In Windhoek, you will usually depart from Namibia 24 Road Assistance, Central Station or Central Bus Station, while in Cape Town you will be arriving at Civic Center, Coronation Coach Stop or Darling Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Cape Town from Windhoek? With 5 connections between 1 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Windhoek and Cape Town, you can pay as low as £39 with a Bus from Intercape.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from South African Airlink: you will get to Cape Town in just 2h 5m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Windhoek and Cape Town are South African Airlink, South African Airways and Intercape, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Windhoek and Cape Town is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport or to Rosebank, and look at flights from Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport, and landing at Cape Town Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Windhoek to Cape Town?

The most popular companies between Windhoek and Cape Town, are South African Airlink, South African Airways and Intercape. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Intercape

Airlines: South African Airlink, South African Airways, Ethiopian Airlines and 4 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Windhoek to Cape Town

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Windhoek to Cape Town. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Windhoek to Cape Town

How can I reach Cape Town from Windhoek?

Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Cape Town from Windhoek.

How far is Cape Town from Windhoek?

The distance between Windhoek and Cape Town is 1,270.6 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Windhoek and Cape Town?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 34 kgs of CO2, a train 44 kgs, a car 216 kgs, and a flight 313 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Windhoek to Cape Town?

You can get to Cape Town with just £39 by taking a Bus from Intercape.

What is the fastest way to get from Windhoek to Cape Town?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Cape Town in just 2h 5m with a Flight from South African Airlink.

More routes to Windhoek and to Cape Town

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Windhoek and to Cape Town. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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