How much is the bus ticket from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

The cheapest bus tickets from Johannesburg to Blantyre start from $133. The average price for this route is around $157. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

The average bus travel time from Johannesburg to Blantyre is 1d 10h, covering a distance of 1365 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 8h and is operated by Ulemu Bus Service .

Which bus companies service the Johannesburg to Blantyre route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Jobela Star , Ulemu Bus Service , ENKOSI , Transi-Africa Tours .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg to Blantyre at 6:30am. And the latest bus departs at 8:30am.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

A bus trip from Johannesburg to Blantyre generates an estimated 34 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Jobela Star , with an average rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars based on 288 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Ulemu Bus Service has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Ulemu Bus Service , with a punctuality rating of 2.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Jobela Star , with a cleanliness rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars.

Bus Johannesburg to Blantyre from $155 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Johannesburg to Blantyre on December 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:00am	73 Nugget St	1d 9h	5:00pm	Blantyre Lodge	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:30am	Crn Kerk & Goud St.	1d 10h	5:00pm	Wenela Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 12:31 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 $133, 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
Visit page
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

2.5/5288 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 $140

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

ENKOSI

Transi-Africa Tours

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Johannesburg to Blantyre?
The cheapest bus tickets from Johannesburg to Blantyre start from $133. The average price for this route is around $157. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Johannesburg to Blantyre?
The average bus travel time from Johannesburg to Blantyre is 1d 10h, covering a distance of 1365 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 8h and is operated by Ulemu Bus Service.
Which bus companies service the Johannesburg to Blantyre route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Jobela Star, Ulemu Bus Service, ENKOSI, Transi-Africa Tours.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Johannesburg to Blantyre?
The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg to Blantyre at 6:30am. And the latest bus departs at 8:30am.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Johannesburg to Blantyre?
A bus trip from Johannesburg to Blantyre generates an estimated 34 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Johannesburg to Blantyre?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Jobela Star, with an average rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars based on 288 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Johannesburg to Blantyre?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Ulemu Bus Service has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Johannesburg to Blantyre?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Ulemu Bus Service, with a punctuality rating of 2.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Johannesburg to Blantyre?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Jobela Star, with a cleanliness rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12-01

$185

12-02

$204

Today

$197

12-04

No data

12-05

No data

12-06

$198

12-07

$203

12-08

$185

The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Blantyre, MW was searched and found on Dec 8, 2025 with a price of $185

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 $185 to $204 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 $185 which is on 2025-12-08.

Usually Ulemu Bus Service 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.