HUB hero image

How to Travel from

Blantyre to Cape Town

by Train, Route or Car

Blantyre
→
+0 →
Cape Town
Transport search to Cape Town
Simply select points
A and B, and we will create
a convenient route for you 👍
Malawi The Republic of South Africa Blantyre Cape Town
Blantyre
→
+0 →
Cape Town
Building a composite car route
Simply select points
A and B, and we will create
a convenient route for you 👍
To build a composite route, click the "Add point" button.
You can also move and delete intermediate points.
Cheapest
Best Offer!
Car
32 h 26 min
3108 km.
from $170
Composite Route Car Only
Schedule

Blantyre, Malawi → Cape Town, The Republic of South Africa

All
21 Mar 2026
March 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
23
24
25
26
27
28
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
April 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
May 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
June 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
July 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
August 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
September 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
November 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
December 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
January 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
February 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
All days
22 Mar, Sun
23 Mar, Mon
24 Mar, Tue
25 Mar, Wed
26 Mar, Thu

Three ways to Travel from Blantyre to Cape Town

Composite routes from Blantyre to Cape Town

Cheapest
32 h 26 min
Car
3108 km.
from $170
Other
44 h 24 min
2612 km.
from $196.80
42 h 43 min
2612 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines

Website:
ethiopianairlines.com/
Plane from Chileka International Airport to Cape
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.09–$764.49

Airlink

Phone:
+27 11 451 7300
Website:
flyairlink.com/
Plane from Chileka International Airport to Cape
Ave. Duration:
7h 3m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$293.05–$637.07

Bus operators

Greyhound ZA

Phone:
+27 11 611 8000
Email:
Website:
greyhound.co.za
Bus from Park Station to Cape
Ave. Duration:
19h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.32–$62.43

Eagle Liner

Phone:
+27 87 150 1895
Email:
Website:
eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Park Station to Cape
Ave. Duration:
17h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.48–$82.82

Citylink Luxury Coaches

Phone:
+263 77 699 9222
Email:
Website:
citylinkcoaches.co.zw/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEBns5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHSryroYE94ufM0SxGyBuwUc7XJ4VMitUWAoO4uS7ULLDIpSItGAfL3EHfA_aem_qNUkt0bahBhUcdKz5ijPmg
Bus from Wenela Bus Stn to RoadPort
Ave. Duration:
9h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day

Trip Trans

Phone:
+263 77 426 0214
Bus from Wenela Bus Stn to RoadPort
Ave. Duration:
9h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.87

Ulemu Bus Services

Phone:
+265 999 938 314
Email:
Website:
ulemubuses.com/
Bus from Blantyre to Johannesburg
Ave. Duration:
24h
Frequency:
3 times a week

Tamuka Coaches

Phone:
+27 84 575 4609
Website:
tamukacoaches.com/
Bus from Harare to Cape
Ave. Duration:
33h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$113.26

Train operators

Shosholoza Meyl

Phone:
011 013 0231
Email:
Website:
res.prasa.com/shosholozameyl/Booking
Train from Potchefstroom to Cape
Ave. Duration:
34h 55m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$27.06–$43.42

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Blantyre to Cape Town?

The cheapest way to get from Blantyre to Cape Town is to bus which costs $130.98 - $132.07 and takes 44h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blantyre to Cape Town?

The fastest way to get from Blantyre to Cape Town is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs $250 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Blantyre and Cape Town?

No, there is no direct bus from Blantyre to Cape Town. However, there are services departing from Blantyre and arriving at Cape Town Stn via Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 43m.

How far is it from Blantyre to Cape Town?

The distance between Blantyre and Cape Town is 2648 km. The road distance is 3109.5 km.

How do I travel from Blantyre to Cape Town without a car?

The best way to get from Blantyre to Cape Town without a car is to bus via Johannesburg which takes 42h 43m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Blantyre to Cape Town?

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Blantyre to Cape Town, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blantyre to Cape Town bus from?

Blantyre to Cape Town bus services, operated by Ulemu Bus Services, depart from Blantyre station.

Bus or fly from Blantyre to Cape Town?

The best way to get from Blantyre to Cape Town is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs $250 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus via Johannesburg, which costs and takes 42h 43m.

Where does the Blantyre to Cape Town bus arrive?

Blantyre to Cape Town bus services, operated by Ulemu Bus Services, arrive at Johannesburg station.

What is the time difference between Blantyre and Cape Town?

It is currently 01:10 at both, Blantyre and Cape Town.

Can I drive from Blantyre to Cape Town?

Yes, the driving distance between Blantyre to Cape Town is 3109 km. It takes approximately 33h 22m to drive from Blantyre to Cape Town.

Where can I stay near Cape Town?

There are 5912+ hotels available in Cape Town. Prices start at $45.60 per night.
→
+0 →
Transport search
Transport search