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

The cheapest way to get from Bloemfontein to Blantyre is to bus which costs $100 - $220 and takes 30h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bloemfontein to Blantyre is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $380 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Bloemfontein and Blantyre?

No, there is no direct bus from Bloemfontein to Blantyre. However, there are services departing from Bloemfontein and arriving at Blantyre via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 28m.

How far is it from Bloemfontein to Blantyre?

The distance between Bloemfontein and Blantyre is 1763 km. The road distance is 2101 km.

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

The best way to get from Bloemfontein to Blantyre without a car is to bus which takes 30h 28m and costs $100 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Bloemfontein to Blantyre, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bloemfontein to Blantyre bus from?

Bloemfontein to Blantyre bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Bloemfontein station.

Bus or fly from Bloemfontein to Blantyre?

The best way to get from Bloemfontein to Blantyre is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $380 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 30h 28m.

Where does the Bloemfontein to Blantyre bus arrive?

Bloemfontein to Blantyre bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Can I drive from Bloemfontein to Blantyre?

Yes, the driving distance between Bloemfontein to Blantyre is 2101 km. It takes approximately 22h 13m to drive from Bloemfontein to Blantyre.

Where can I stay near Blantyre?

There are 44+ hotels available in Blantyre.

Bloemfontein to Blantyre - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

How to get fromBloemfontein to Blantyre

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 6 ways to get from Bloemfontein to Blantyre by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, bus, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Bram Fischer International Airport
best
1. Fly from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane BFN - BLZ
5h 3m
$380–1,012
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Blantyrebus
30h 28m
$106–218
Drive 2,101 km
1. Drive from Bloemfontein to Blantyrecar 2,101 km
22h 13m
$369–533
Taxi to Kimberley, fly
1. Take the taxi from Bloemfontein to Kimberley (KIM)taxi
2. Fly from Kimberley (KIM) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane KIM - BLZ
6h 46m
$393–961
Bus via Harare
1. Take the bus from Bloemfontein to Hararebus
2. Take the bus from RoadPort to Wenela Bus Stnbus
35h 30m
$164–187
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Bloemfontein to Sasolburgcartrain 74013
2. Drive from Sasolburg to Blantyrecar
24h 12m
$321–472

Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ) flights

23Weekly Planes

5h 57mAverage Duration

$370Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bloemfontein to Blantyre.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,763.1 km
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Bloemfontein, South Africa and Blantyre, Malawi?

Airlink, Ethiopian Airlines, and CemAir fly from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloemfontein to Blantyre via Johannesburg and Johannesburg in around 30h 28m.

Airlines