Namibia by Train
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A Travel Guide For Train Travel In Namibia.
Here you will find information for Namibia about trains, routes, tours, connections, where to buy train tickets, and more.
Useful Information
Population: 2.54 million
Currency: Namibian Dollar
Language: English, Afrikaans
Capital: Windhuk
Country Code: +264
Time Zone: Central Africa Time
Train Companies
Most of the trains in Namibia are operated by the national rail operator TransNamib.
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Train Tickets
Buy your train tickets for Nambia at the train stations or local operators.
Tickets for the Desert Express can be booked here https://www.desert.express/
Rail Passes
There are no rail passes available for Namibia.
TrAIN tYPES
The major rail network in Namibia is composed of the following trains:
Regional Trains in Namibia
StarLine Passenger Trains
- Economy & Business Class
- Reclining seats
- Air-conditioned cars
The Desert Express
African Explorer
African Explorer
Routes
Frequent Travelled Routes In Namibia
National
| From > To |
Duration (h) | Change | Trains |
| Windhoek to Swakopmund | 8:45 | Direct | StarLine |
| Windhoek to Ketmanhoop | 01:20 | Direct | StarLine |
International
| From > To |
Duration (h) | Changes | Transport |
| Windhoek to Cape Town, South Africa | 19:46 | 2 | Star Line, Bus, Shosholoza Meyl |
| Windhoek to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe | 20:54 | Direct | Bus |
Namibia travel routes
Main Train Stations
- Windhoek
- Walvis Bay
- Swakopmund
- Keetmanshoop
- Karasburg
Good to know
Best Time To Travel To Namibia
The best time to travel to Namibia is from May to October during the dry season. This is the best time to spot wildlife in the parks. This is the high season, but it won’t feel too crowded. The only exception to that is Etosha park. The animals are harder to spot in the wet season and it’s very hot, so it’s best to avoid that time of year if coming for the wildlife. There are also other activities in Namibia besides going for a safari. There are opportunities for sand-boarding, ATVing, a visit to Fish River Canyon, discovering Deadvelis, or exploring the Skeleton coast. No worries, Namibia has you covered!
Accommodation In Namibia
Booking
The best place to find cheap hotels for is to book by www.booking.com. There you will find a large selection of cheap hotels, hostels, and apartments. > BOOK HERE
Hostelworld
If you are looking for a low budget accommodation, then go on www.hostelworld.com. They have the best choice of cheap hostels for backpackers and low budget travelers. > BOOK HERE
Guidebooks For Namibia
Travel with a guidebook ease your journey to find best sights and things to do. Buy it on Amazon.
Travel Insurance
We highly recommend not to travel without insurance. Don’t fret! World Nomads offers many different travel insurance coverage plans to suit your trip best. > BUY HERE
