Train from Mariental to Paarl

Travel Recommendation: Mariental, Namibia to Paarl, South Africa

Transport Mode: Air and Road

• Companies: Namibia Wildlife Resorts (for bus transport), Airlink, and South African Airways (for flights)
• Duration: Approximately 14 hours (including transit and layover times)
• Distance: Approximately 1,000 miles (1,600 km)
• Costs: Estimated total of £300 - £450 (bus fare £30, flight £250 - £400 depending on booking time, additional fees may apply)
• Roads/Routes: B1 from Mariental to Windhoek, then via B6 to the airport and international flight from Windhoek to Cape Town, followed by a drive to Paarl via N1.

Pro Tip: Book your flight tickets in advance and consider luggage limitations as budgets airlines enforce fees for excess baggage.

To travel from Mariental to Paarl, you will first need to take a bus to Windhoek. Buses operated by Namibia Wildlife Resorts offer a reliable service, taking about 5 hours. From Windhoek, you can catch a regional flight offered by Airlink or South African Airways to Cape Town, which usually takes around 2 hours. After landing, you can pick up a rental car or use a shuttle service to reach Paarl, a drive of about 1 hour.

This itinerary combines both road travel and air travel and should give you a seamless experience between Namibia and South Africa while allowing you to explore local landscapes during your bus journey.