Bus Tickets from Johannesburg to Blantyre

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 10 at
    Departure city: Johannesburg
    Departure location: Johannesburg (Park Station)
    Arrival time: May 11 at
    Destination city: Blantyre
    Destination location: Ice Cream Den Restaurant
    Operated by: Transi-Africa ToursTransi-Africa Tours
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 10 at
    Departure city: Johannesburg
    Departure location: Crn Kerk & Goud St.
    Arrival time: May 11 at
    Destination city: Blantyre
    Destination location: Wenela Bus Station
    Operated by: Ulemu Bus ServiceUlemu Bus Service
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Johannesburg to Blantyre: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$93
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 8h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure8:30am
Distance1365 km
Latest bus departure5:30pm

Johannesburg to Blantyre Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Johannesburg to Blantyre, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Johannesburg - Blantyre

  1. How long is the bus trip from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

    The typical travel time from Johannesburg to Blantyre by bus is around 1d 8h. The fastest bus on this trip will get to Blantyre in 10h 30m

  2. How far is Johannesburg from Blantyre?

    It's about 1367 km (848 miles) from Johannesburg to Blantyre.

  3. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at O. R Tambo Airport Johannesburg, in Johannesburg, and end it at Blantyre, in Blantyre.

  4. What is the cheapest way to travel from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

    The least expensive option to go from Johannesburg to Blantyre would be going by bus. With a starting ticket price of US$81, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.

  5. How much does it cost to take the bus from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

    Taking the bus from Johannesburg to Blantyre costs on average US$93.

  6. Can I take an overnight bus from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

    Yes! Catch buses leaving from Johannesburg until 5:30pm and reaching Blantyre on the following day.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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05-07
US$84
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05-10
US$85
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US$91
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US$90
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US$90
05-14
US$84
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Blantyre was searched and found on May 7, 2025 with a price of US$84

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Johannesburg to Blantyre, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$84 to US$92 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Blantyre based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$84 which is on 2025-05-14.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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