Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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| Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) | Windhoek - Opposite Intercape office | Cheapest | ||||
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| Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) | Windhoek - Opposite Intercape office | Fastest | ||||
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| Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road) | Windhoek - Opposite Intercape office | No tags | ||||
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| Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station) | Windhoek - Opposite Intercape office | No tags | ||||
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| Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station) | Windhoek - Opposite Intercape office | No tags | ||||
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| Unit 2 Intercape Office, Old Marine Drive (Cape Town Station) | Windhoek - Opposite Intercape office | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:34 SAST.
Get from Cape Town to Windhoek
The journey takes about 22 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just £55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Cape Town and Windhoek
Stops in Cape Town
- A
Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa - B
Bus Station - Old Marine Drive
Old Marine Drive Unit 11, Long Distance Bus Facility, Cape Town Station - C
Civic Centre
8001,, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa - D
Bus Station - Civic Centre
1 Old Marine Dr, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa - E
Bellville
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa - F
Bellville - Oakdale
Caltex Garage,, 140 Durban Road,, Oakdale,, Bellville ,, Cape Town
Stops in Windhoek
- A
Windhoek - Opposite Intercape office
Oppostite Intercape Office,, Bahnhof St, Windhoek, Namibia
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Intercape is praised for its professional and helpful staff, particularly the drivers who are described as excellent, supportive, and ensuring a safe journey. The buses are generally comfortable with ample space. However, some users noted issues such as broken seats, lack of maintenance on facilities like air conditioning and video screens, hygiene concerns in restrooms and curtains being dirty. Despite these challenges during long-distance travel experiences were mostly positive due to the capable crew members onboard.
Intercape Mainliner Cape Town Windhoek recent customer reviews
Everything couldn't have gone smoother and we arrived early. Intercape was very professional and especially helpful when crossing a boarder.
Monica M.
The drivers we excellent, so supportive and helpful. As well as the passengers excellent service from the drivers would love to use them in future.
Sesethu M.
I slept comfortably and the space was big. The bus crew were very nice to customers
Patience Mhurai M.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Cape Town to Windhoek
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the bus ticket from Cape Town to Windhoek?
The cheapest coach tickets from Cape Town to Windhoek start from £55. The average price for this route is around £61. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Cape Town to Windhoek?
The average bus journey time from Cape Town to Windhoek is 22h 15m, covering a distance of 788 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 22h 15m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Windhoek route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cape Town to Windhoek?
The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Windhoek at 11:30. And the latest bus departs at 12:05.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cape Town to Windhoek?
A bus journey from Cape Town to Windhoek produces an estimated 31.742975 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Windhoek was searched and found on 9 Oct 2026 with a price of £44To 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 £44 to £60 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 £44, which is on 2026-10-09.
