Namibia Travel > Public Transport

Public Transport

There are five public nodes of transport in Namibia; rail, bus, car, sea and air.

Rail

TransNamib StarLine runs a train from Upington in South Africa to Windhoek and back again.

Bus

Intercape Mainliner runs a fairly comfortable overnight service from Cape Town to Windhoek four times a week. It is also possible to catch a bus from Johannesburg and Pretoria in South Africa via Upington.

Car

A tarmac road runs from Cape Town to Upington and into Namibia. Most roads are in good condition bar a pothole or two.There are a number of reputable car hire companies. Easy access to car hire from Windhoek airport and in the main centres is possible and is the preferred mode of transport for international tourists. Namibia is a big country with lots of space in between destinations. Public transport doesn't cover all areas so if you can hire a car and enjoy the flexibility.

Sea

There is a deep-water harbour at Walvis Bay. There is also a small port at Luderitz Bay.

Air

Flying is the quickest, most convenient and often the most economical way to travel around the country. Air Namibia offers services from Windhoek's airport to every major city in the country. A number of local charter companies can arrange flights and tours by light aircraft.

Taxis are available in all Namibian towns and offer a fairly cheap and convenient way of getting around.Taxi services can be booked by hotel staff.