What is the travel distance from Cape Town to Windhoek?

The distance separating Cape Town and Windhoek is 789 miles (1273 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cape Town to Windhoek?

The majority of buses traveling from Cape Town to Windhoek start their journey at Bellville - 8 Mabel St. And wind up at Windhoek - Opposite Intercape office. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Windhoek?

Once in Windhoek, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Skeleton Coast & Cape Cross, Christ Church, Zoo Park, NamibRand Nature Reserve and Namib-Naukluft National Park.

Bus Cape Town to Windhoek from $51 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cape Town to Windhoek on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:05pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	22h 20m	10:25am	Windhoek - Opposite Intercape office	Cheapest
Bus	12:05pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	22h 20m	10:25am	Windhoek - Opposite Intercape office	Fastest
Bus	12:05pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	22h 20m	10:25am	Windhoek - Opposite Intercape office	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	22h 55m	10:25am	Windhoek - Opposite Intercape office	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	22h 55m	10:25am	Windhoek - Opposite Intercape office	No tags

Next departures for Cape Town to Windhoek on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:05pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	22h 20m	10:25am	Windhoek - Opposite Intercape office	Cheapest
Bus	12:05pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	22h 20m	10:25am	Windhoek - Opposite Intercape office	Fastest
Bus	12:05pm	Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)	22h 20m	10:25am	Windhoek - Opposite Intercape office	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	22h 55m	10:25am	Windhoek - Opposite Intercape office	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station)	22h 55m	10:25am	Windhoek - Opposite Intercape office	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 4:09 PM SAST.

Get from Cape Town to Windhoek

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 22 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

22h 20mAverage Duration

788 milesDistance

32kgCO₂ emissions

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Intercape

3.5/543,841 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Passengers have shared positive experiences regarding the comfort and spaciousness of the buses, as well as praising the friendly and capable staff. However, some concerns were raised about hygiene issues such as dirty toilets and curtains. Additionally, there were mentions of maintenance problems like broken seats, non-functional air conditioning or lights, which affected overall satisfaction for a few travelers.

Intercape Sleepliner Cape Town Windhoek recent customer reviews

I slept comfortably and the space was big. The bus crew were very nice to customers

Patience Mhurai M.

April 23, 2025

Gostei do conforto do autocarro, infelizmente alguém fez porcaria no toilette e não foi limpo, ficamos com dificuldades em usar a casa de banho

Ohara V.

April 17, 2025

It was a very comfortable journey. Except there was no wifi, infact the driver mentioned that the wifi has not been working since the covid days yet the fscilities offered says it does.

Mushtaq M.

June 9, 2024

NA bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Cape Town and Windhoek?

Stops in Cape Town

A - Bellville - 8 Mabel St.

B - Bus Station - Civic Centre

C - Bus Station - Old Marine Drive

D - Civic Centre

E - Bellville

F - Bellville - Oakdale

Stops in Windhoek

A - Windhoek - Opposite Intercape office

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cape Town to Windhoek by bus

What is the travel distance from Cape Town to Windhoek?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cape Town to Windhoek?
What are the best sights and things to do in Windhoek?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$51

11/17

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Today

$59

11/19

$51

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11/21

$57

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11/23

$54

The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Windhoek was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $51

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cape Town to Windhoek, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $51 to $71 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Windhoek based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $51 which is on 2025-11-19.