What's the distance between Johannesburg and Blantyre by coach?

The distance between Johannesburg and Blantyre by coach is approximately 848 miles (1367 km).

How can I travel from Johannesburg to Blantyre avoiding air travel?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Johannesburg to Blantyre from £75 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Johannesburg to Blantyre on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	06:30	Crn Kerk & Goud St.	1d 10h	17:00	Wenela Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	08:00	73 Nugget St	1d 9h	17:00	Blantyre Lodge	Fastest

Next departures from Johannesburg to Blantyre on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	06:30	Crn Kerk & Goud St.	1d 10h	17:00	Wenela Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Johannesburg to Blantyre on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	08:30	Crn Kerk & Goud St.	1d 8h	17:00	Wenela Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Johannesburg to Blantyre on 3 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	08:00	73 Nugget St	1d 9h	17:00	Blantyre Lodge	CheapestFastest
	Bus	06:30	Crn Kerk & Goud St.	1d 10h	17:00	Wenela Bus Station	No tags

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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 £73, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d 10hAverage duration

847 milesDistance

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
Visit page
C
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station (Bay21), 96 Rissik St, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Visit page
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

Compare bus companies

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 £76

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.

2 December 2024

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

What's the distance between Johannesburg and Blantyre by coach?
The distance between Johannesburg and Blantyre by coach is approximately 848 miles (1367 km).
How can I travel from Johannesburg to Blantyre avoiding air travel?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

24/11

£75

25/11

£75

Today

£75

27/11

No data

28/11

No data

29/11

£78

30/11

£76

01/12

£101

The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Blantyre, MW was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 with a price of £75

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 £75 to £101 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 £76, which is on 2025-11-30.

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.