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Windhoek, Namibia → Francistown, Botswana

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Six ways to Travel from Windhoek to Francistown

Composite routes from Windhoek to Francistown

Cheapest
16 h 20 min
Car
1295 km.
from $71
Other
16 h 20 min
Rideshare
1295 km.
from $16.89
25 h 20 min
1086 km.
from $5.43
10 h 29 min
Bus, Plane
1085 km.
from $418.78
27 h 42 min
1086 km.
Select a ticket
31 h 4 min
1086 km.
Select a ticket

Transport providers

Airlines

Airlink

Phone:
+27 11 451 7300
Website:
flyairlink.com/
Plane from Hosea Kutako International Airport to Bulawayo
Ave. Duration:
6h 26m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$331.28–$828.20

Air Botswana

Website:
airbotswana.co.bw/
Plane from Hosea Kutako International Airport to Francistown
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.09–$496.92

Fastjet

Website:
fastjet.com/en
Plane from Hosea Kutako International Airport to Bulawayo
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.57–$611.59

Bus operators

Mushima Tours and Transfers

Phone:
+264 81 331 5475
Website:
facebook.com/MushimaNamibia/
Bus from Windhoek to Gaborone
Ave. Duration:
18h 36m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$87.80

Timboon Coaches

Phone:
+263 77 480 2748
Website:
timbooncoaches.co.za/
Bus from Soweto Market to Katima
Ave. Duration:
14h 23m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$89.19

Mazhandu Family Bus Service

Phone:
+260 961806060
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/Uglmazhandu/
Bus from Katima Mulilo to Kazungula
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$8.07

Tok Tokkie Shuttle

Phone:
+264-61-300-743
Website:
shuttlesnamibia.com
Bus from Windhoek to Gaborone
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$62.62

Lawa Holdings Pty Ltd

Phone:
+267 240 1832
Website:
lawaholdings.co.bw/?fbclid=IwAR35P_vP2T0lCtu_CX1RFzeusOJHonVRExQyH5_hqRtuADUorFojHSbBy6A
Bus from Kasane to Phillip
Ave. Duration:
6h 38m
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from Gaborone to Phillip
Ave. Duration:
11h 21m
Frequency:
Once daily

Khanda Express

Phone:
+267 2416471
Email:
Bus from Gaborone Bus Rank to Francistown
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Windhoek to Francistown?

The cheapest way to get from Windhoek to Francistown is to drive which costs $141.30 - $217.39 and takes 16h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Windhoek to Francistown?

The fastest way to get from Windhoek to Francistown is to fly which takes 8h 38m and costs $228.26 - $456.52 .

How far is it from Windhoek to Francistown?

The distance between Windhoek and Francistown is 1094 km. The road distance is 1294.6 km.

How do I travel from Windhoek to Francistown without a car?

The best way to get from Windhoek to Francistown without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 26h 26m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Windhoek to Francistown?

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Windhoek to Francistown, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Windhoek to Francistown?

The best way to get from Windhoek to Francistown is to fly which takes 8h 38m and costs $228.26 - $456.52 . Alternatively, you can bus via Katima Mulilo, which costs and takes 25h 20m.

Can I drive from Windhoek to Francistown?

Yes, the driving distance between Windhoek to Francistown is 1295 km. It takes approximately 16h 22m to drive from Windhoek to Francistown.

Where can I stay near Francistown?

There are 25+ hotels available in Francistown. Prices start at $25.75 per night.
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