How far is Johannesburg from Blantyre?

The distance separating Johannesburg and Blantyre is 848 miles (1367 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Johannesburg to Blantyre leave from O. R Tambo Airport Johannesburg and arrive at Blantyre. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Johannesburg to Blantyre from $96 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Johannesburg to Blantyre on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Crn Kerk & Goud St.	7h	12:00am	Wenela Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Crn Kerk & Goud St.	10h	3:00am	Wenela Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Crn Kerk & Goud St.	10h	3:00am	Wenela Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Crn Kerk & Goud St.	1d 9h	6:00pm	Wenela Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:30am	JOHANNESBURG	1d 10h	5:30pm	BLANTYRE (JOBELASTAR)	No tags

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 $86, 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
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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

2.5/5282 reviews

Staff3.6

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. Travelers 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 $86

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 traveling from Johannesburg to Blantyre, MW by bus

How far is Johannesburg from Blantyre?
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You can expect to pay from $96 to $108 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 $96 which is on 2025-11-22.