Swakopmund to Windhoek Shuttle Bus Daily Service

Four hours on the B2 between the coast and the capital, with one break to stretch.

Town Hoppers runs a daily hop-on hop-off shuttle bus between Swakopmund and Windhoek, departing Swakopmund at 7am and returning from Windhoek at 2pm, with a 15-to-20-minute restroom stop in Usakos. The air-conditioned bus follows the B2 road and drops passengers at their destinations along the route. An English-speaking guide is on board. Pickup from your Swakopmund accommodation is included, and children from age 1 are welcome.

The experience

How do you get from the coast to Namibia's capital without renting a car? The Town Hoppers shuttle leaves Swakopmund each morning at 7am after collecting passengers from their hotels and guesthouses. The drive to Windhoek takes an average of four hours on the B2 road, the main highway inland. Midway through, the bus stops for 15 to 20 minutes at the Oasis Food Stall in Usakos so you can use the restroom and grab a drink or snack before the second half of the journey.

The return trip departs Windhoek at 2pm, giving you the afternoon to explore the capital before heading back to the coast. Passengers are dropped off at their respective destinations along the pre-set route, so the stop is not always the same place twice. The vehicle is air-conditioned and the guide speaks English, so you can ask questions about the landscape or the towns you pass through. Specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with a child under two.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle.
• English-speaking guide.
• pickup from your Swakopmund accommodation.
• restroom break at Usakos with access to the food stall.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (21 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 81 years) · Youth (16 to 20 years) · Child (4 to 15 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years)

GroupUp to 13

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by Town Hoppers

Is this one for you?The four-hour drive leaves your morning free in Swakopmund if you take the 2pm return, or gives you the afternoon in Windhoek if you depart at 7am. Book this shuttle when you need a set schedule and a direct route between the two cities without the cost or commitment of a rental car.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (16 to 20 years); Child (4 to 15 years); Infant (1 to 3 years).

What time does the shuttle leave Swakopmund each day?

The Town Hoppers shuttle departs Swakopmund at around 7am after picking up passengers from their accommodations. The return trip from Windhoek leaves at 2pm in the late afternoon.

Where do we stop on the drive between Swakopmund and Windhoek?

The bus stops for 15 to 20 minutes at the Oasis Food Stall in Usakos, roughly halfway through the four-hour journey. This is a restroom and refreshment break before continuing to Windhoek.

Is pickup from my hotel included in the shuttle fare?

Yes, pickup from your Swakopmund accommodation is included. The driver will collect you from your hotel or guesthouse before heading to Windhoek.

Can I bring my infant on this shuttle?

Children are welcome from age 1, and specialized infant seats are available on request. Let the booking office know when you reserve so they can have the seat ready.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide on board speaks English and can answer questions about the route, the towns, and the landscape as you travel between Swakopmund and Windhoek.