What is the distance between Blantyre and Johannesburg?

About 848 miles (1367 km) separate Blantyre and Johannesburg.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Blantyre to Johannesburg?

If you're headed to Johannesburg from Blantyre, chances are that your bus will leave from Blantyre and arrive at O. R Tambo Airport Johannesburg. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Johannesburg?

Once in Johannesburg, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, Gold Reef City, Joziburg Lane, Origins Centre and Old Fort and Constitution Hill.

Bus Blantyre to Johannesburg from $81 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Blantyre to Johannesburg on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00pm	Ice Cream Den Restaurant	1d 6h	10:00pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Wenela Bus Station	1d 11h	4:00pm	Crn Kerk & Goud St.	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Wenela Bus Station	14h	7:00pm	Crn Kerk & Goud St.	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Ice Cream Den Restaurant	1d 6h	10:00pm	Johannesburg (Park Station)	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Wenela Bus Station	1d 11h	4:00pm	Crn Kerk & Goud St.	No tags

Get from Blantyre to Johannesburg

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours and with fares starting at just $85, 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 Blantyre and Johannesburg?

Stops in Blantyre

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

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
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

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

What is the distance between Blantyre and Johannesburg?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Blantyre to Johannesburg?
What are the best sights and things to do in Johannesburg?

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The cheapest trip from Blantyre, MW to Johannesburg was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $83

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

You can expect to pay from $83 to $108 for a bus ticket from Blantyre, MW to Johannesburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $83 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.