What is the cheapest way to get from Blantyre to Pemba?

The cheapest way to get from Blantyre to Pemba is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 17h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blantyre to Pemba?

The fastest way to get from Blantyre to Pemba is to fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $470 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Blantyre and Pemba?

No, there is no direct bus from Blantyre to Pemba. However, there are services departing from Blantyre and arriving at Pemba via Johannesburg and Maputo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

How far is it from Blantyre to Pemba?

The distance between Blantyre and Pemba is 685 km. The road distance is 815.1 km.

How do I travel from Blantyre to Pemba without a car?

The best way to get from Blantyre to Pemba without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 12h and costs $220 - $440.

How long does it take to get from Blantyre to Pemba?

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Blantyre to Pemba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blantyre to Pemba bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Blantyre to Pemba?

The best way to get from Blantyre to Pemba is to fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $470 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $440 and takes 2 days 12h.

Where does the Blantyre to Pemba bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Blantyre to Pemba?

Yes, the driving distance between Blantyre to Pemba is 815 km. It takes approximately 17h 54m to drive from Blantyre to Pemba.

Where can I stay near Pemba?

There are 10+ hotels available in Pemba.

Blantyre to Pemba - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Blantyre to Pemba by plane, bus, car, or train

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Fly Chileka International Airport to Pemba Airport
best
1. Fly from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Pemba Airport (POL)plane BLZ - POL
5h 56m
$473–1,403
Drive 815.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Blantyre to Pembacar 815.1 km
17h 54m
$143–207
Bus
1. Take the bus from Blantyre to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Maputobus
3. Take the bus from Maputo to Pembabus
2d 12h
$229–440
Fly Chileka International Airport to Nampula, drive
1. Fly from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Nampula (APL)plane BLZ - APL
2. Drive from Nampula (APL) to Pembacar
8h 47m
$498–1,378
Drive to Tete, fly to Pemba Airport
1. Drive from Blantyre to Tete (TET)car
2. Fly from Tete (TET) to Pemba Airport (POL)plane TET - POL
8h 19m
$736–1,003
Bus to Kamuzu International Airport, fly to Nampula, drive
1. Take the bus from Blantyre to Lilongwebus
2. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Nampula (APL)plane LLW - APL
3. Drive from Nampula (APL) to Pembacar
14h 17m
$374–1,077
Drive, train, bus
1. Drive from Blantyre to Cambulatsitsicar
2. Take the train from Cambulatsitsi to Moatizetrain
3. Take the bus from Tete to Maputobus
4. Take the bus from Maputo to Pembabus
2d 18h

Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Pemba Airport (POL) flights

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5h 40mAverage Duration

$470Cheapest Price

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Distance: 684.6 km
Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Blantyre, Malawi and Pemba, Mozambique?

Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, and Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique fly from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Pemba Airport (POL) once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blantyre to Pemba via Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Maputo, and Maputo in around 2d 12h.

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