How far is Windhoek from Upington?

The distance separating Windhoek and Upington is 483 miles (778 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Windhoek to Upington leave from Windhoek - Opposite Intercape office and arrive at Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Windhoek to Upington from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Windhoek to Upington on November 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:30pm	Windhoek - Opposite Intercape office	14h	5:30am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Cheapest
3:30pm	Windhoek - Opposite Intercape office	14h	5:30am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Fastest
3:30pm	Windhoek - Opposite Intercape office	14h	5:30am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: 10/31/2025 CAT.

Get from Windhoek to Upington

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 14 hours and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

14hAverage Duration

483 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

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Intercape

3.5/543,598 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting that drivers were friendly and helpful. Additionally, the seats were comfortable for most passengers. However, there was a concern from one user about being asked to move by a driver despite paying the same fare as others.

Intercape Mainliner Windhoek Upington recent customer reviews

I did not like when I was told by a driver to let the passage made me sit uncomfortable while we paid same amount.

Lambile M.

September 29, 2025

The bus broke down, waited for the standby bus for more than 3 hours, then the standby bus also broke down. It was a whole lot of mess.

Abraham Kaunamhito H.

December 17, 2019

Everything was great

Sophy M.

August 1, 2024

ZA bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad, Big Sky

Where are the popular stops in Windhoek and Upington?

Stops in Windhoek

A - Windhoek - Opposite Intercape office

Stops in Upington

A - Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street

B - Kgalagadi Pick n Pay Centre

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Windhoek to Upington by bus

How far is Windhoek from Upington?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Windhoek to Upington?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/05

$30

11/06

No data

Today

$30

11/08

No data

11/09

$30

11/10

$30

11/11

No data

11/12

$30

The cheapest trip from Windhoek to Upington was searched and found on Nov 7, 2025 with a price of $30

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

You can expect to pay from $30 to $40 for a bus ticket from Windhoek to Upington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $30 which is on 2025-11-12.

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