How far is Johannesburg from Blantyre?

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

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.

Bus Johannesburg to Blantyre from $139 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Johannesburg to Blantyre on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:30am	Crn Kerk & Goud St.	1d 10h	5:00pm	Wenela Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	8:00am	73 Nugget St	1d 9h	5:00pm	Blantyre Lodge	Fastest

Next departures for Johannesburg to Blantyre on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:30am	Crn Kerk & Goud St.	1d 10h	5:00pm	Wenela Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	8:00am	73 Nugget St	1d 9h	5:00pm	Blantyre Lodge	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:37 PM SAST.

Get from Johannesburg to Blantyre

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $135, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d 10hAverage Duration

1365 kmDistance

34kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Johannesburg and Blantyre?

Stops in Johannesburg

A
O.R Tambo Airport Johannesburg
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B
Southgate Shopping Centre
Southgate Shopping Centre, Cnr Rifle Range and Colombine,, Johannesburg,Gauteng,SouthAfrica
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C
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station (Bay21), 96 Rissik St, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
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D
Bethrams
Mozambique Touring Serices, 37 Bezuidenhout St, Troyeville, Johannesburg, 2094, South Africa
E
Eaglecity Kerk Street
84 Kerk St, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
F
Kerk Street
77 Nugget St, Hillbrow, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa

Stops in Blantyre

A
Blantyre
opposite Wenela Bus Depot, next to Puma filing station, Chileka Road, Blantyre, Malawi

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Jobela Star

2.5/5284 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi0.6

Ulemu Bus Service

2/55 reviews

Staff1.7

Timeliness2

Cleanliness1.7

Wifi1.7

Based on 5 reviews, the company was rated 1.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the ticket access but often complained with the departure location. Ulemu Bus Service ticket prices on this trip start at $141

Ulemu Bus Service Johannesburg Blantyre recent customer reviews

There was no journey because there is no way to contact Ulemu Bus Service when the bus to Johannesburg arrived late.

Jos D.

December 2, 2024

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Johannesburg to Blantyre, MW by bus

How far is Johannesburg from Blantyre?
It's about 1367 km (848 miles) from Johannesburg to Blantyre.
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.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-23

$140

11-24

$138

Today

$139

11-26

$139

11-27

No data

11-28

No data

11-29

$139

11-30

$141

The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Blantyre, MW was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $138

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, MW, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $138 to $155 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Blantyre, MW based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $139 which is on 2025-11-26.

Usually ENKOSI will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.