Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr. | BLANTYRE (JOBELASTAR) | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | PHILIPPI | BLANTYRE (JOBELASTAR) | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | cape Town Capricorn 16 berg st | BLANTYRE (JOBELASTAR) | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 8:12 AM SAST.
Get from Cape Town to Blantyre
The journey takes about 2 days, 10 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $223, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Cape Town and Blantyre?
Stops in Cape Town
- A8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
- B
Bus Station - Old Marine Drive
Old Marine Drive Unit 11, Long Distance Bus Facility, Cape Town Station - C1 Old Marine Dr, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
- D
Civic Centre
8001,, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa - E
Bellville
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa - F
Bellville - Oakdale
Caltex Garage,, 140 Durban Road,, Oakdale,, Bellville ,, Cape Town
Stops in Blantyre
- A
Blantyre
opposite Wenela Bus Depot, next to Puma filing station, Chileka Road, Blantyre, Malawi
Compare bus companies
Based on 285 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Jobela Star ticket prices on this trip start at $223
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cape Town to Blantyre, MW by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Cape Town to Blantyre?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cape Town to Blantyre start from $223. The average price for this route is around $227. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cape Town to Blantyre?
The average bus travel time from Cape Town to Blantyre is 2d 10h, covering a distance of 12603 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 9h and is operated by Jobela Star.
Which bus companies service the Cape Town to Blantyre route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cape Town to Blantyre?
The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Blantyre at 5:00am. And the latest bus departs at 7:00am.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cape Town to Blantyre?
A bus trip from Cape Town to Blantyre generates an estimated 315 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Blantyre, MW was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $321To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cape Town to Blantyre, MW, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $321 to $464 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Blantyre, MW based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $321 which is on 2025-12-02.
