How far is Cape Town from Mzuzu?

The distance between the two cities is 1836 miles (2961 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cape Town to Mzuzu?

Most of the buses traveling from Cape Town to Mzuzu leave from Bellville - 8 Mabel St. And arrive at Mzuzu. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Cape Town to Mzuzu from $168 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Cape Town to Mzuzu on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00am	cape Town Capricorn 16 berg st	3d 2h	7:30am	MZUZU	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	3d 1h	7:30am	MZUZU	No tags
Bus	7:00am	PHILIPPI	3d	7:30am	MZUZU	No tags
Bus	5:00am	cape Town Capricorn 16 berg st	3d 2h	7:30am	MZUZU	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.	3d 1h	7:30am	MZUZU	No tags

Get from Cape Town to Mzuzu

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 days, 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $169, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

3d 1hAverage Duration

1835 milesDistance

74kgCO₂ emissions

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Jobela Star

2.5/5282 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi0.6

Based on 282 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers 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 $169

JOBELASTAR Cape Town Mzuzu recent customer reviews

Bus trip was postponed at the last minute. Now only leaving next Saturday. Also, on the Internet it says bus leaves from CT Station.

Chadi M.

May 16, 2023

Ulemu Bus Service

2/55 reviews

Staff1.7

Timeliness2

Cleanliness1.7

Wifi1.7

MW bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Cape Town and Mzuzu?

Stops in Cape Town

A
Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
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B
Bus Station - Civic Centre
1 Old Marine Dr, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
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C
Bus Station - Old Marine Drive
Old Marine Drive Unit 11, Long Distance Bus Facility, Cape Town Station
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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 Mzuzu

A
Mzuzu
Kentam Mall, St. Denis, Mzuzu, Malawi

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cape Town to Mzuzu by bus

How far is Cape Town from Mzuzu?
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The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Mzuzu was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $168

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

You can expect to pay from $168 to $168 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Mzuzu based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $168 which is on 2025-11-22.