How much is the bus ticket from Windhoek to Upington?

The cheapest bus tickets from Windhoek to Upington start from $43. The average price for this route is around $47. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Windhoek to Upington?

The average bus trip duration from Windhoek to Upington is 14h, covering a distance of 483 miles (778 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 14h and is operated by Intercape .

Which bus companies service the Windhoek to Upington route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Windhoek to Upington?

The earliest bus departs from Windhoek to Upington at 3:30pm. And the latest bus departs at 3:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Windhoek to Upington?

A bus trip from Windhoek to Upington generates an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Bus Windhoek to Upington from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

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

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

Next departures for Windhoek to Upington on January 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30pm	Windhoek - Opposite Intercape office	14h	5:30am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Cheapest
Bus	3:30pm	Windhoek - Opposite Intercape office	14h	5:30am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	Fastest
Bus	3:30pm	Windhoek - Opposite Intercape office	14h	5:30am	Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 9:26 PM 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 $43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

14hAverage Duration

483 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Windhoek and Upington?

Stops in Windhoek

A
Windhoek - Opposite Intercape office
Oppostite Intercape Office,, Bahnhof St, Windhoek, Namibia
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Stops in Upington

A
Upington - Intercape Office, Lutz Street
Intercape Office, Lutz Street , Upington, 8801, South Africa
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B
Kgalagadi Pick n Pay Centre
Kgalagadi Pick n Pay Centre, Cnr Hill and Le Roux Streets, Upington,NorthernCape,SouthAfrica

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,233 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

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, Big Sky, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Windhoek to Upington by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Windhoek to Upington?
The cheapest bus tickets from Windhoek to Upington start from $43. The average price for this route is around $47. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Windhoek to Upington?
The average bus trip duration from Windhoek to Upington is 14h, covering a distance of 483 miles (778 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 14h and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Windhoek to Upington route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Windhoek to Upington?
The earliest bus departs from Windhoek to Upington at 3:30pm. And the latest bus departs at 3:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Windhoek to Upington?
A bus trip from Windhoek to Upington generates an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01/02

$53

01/03

No data

Today

$56

01/05

$40

01/06

No data

01/07

$45

01/08

No data

01/09

$38

The cheapest trip from Windhoek to Upington was searched and found on Jan 9, 2026 with a price of $38

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 $38 to $61 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 $38 which is on 2026-01-09.