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How to get fromWalvis Bay to Grootfonteinby bus, taxi, car or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Walvis Bay to Grootfontein by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Walvis Bay to Omuthiyabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omuthiya to Tsumebbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Tsumeb to Grootfonteintaxi taxi
    11h 58m
    $90–117

  2. Drive 623.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Walvis Bay to Grootfonteincar car 623.2 km
    6h 5m
    $73–105

  3. Shuttle, bus, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Swakopmund to Windhoekshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Windhoek to Tsumebbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Tsumeb to Grootfonteintaxi taxi
    14h 10m
    $133–160

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Walvis Bay, Namibia and Grootfontein, Otjozondjupa, Namibia?

There is no direct connection from Walvis Bay to Grootfontein. However, you can take the bus to Omuthiya, walk to Omuthiya, take the bus to Tsumeb, then take the taxi to Grootfontein. Alternatively, you can drive from Walvis Bay to Grootfontein in around 6h 5m.

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