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

The cheapest way to get from Bulawayo to Blantyre is to bus via Bulawayo which costs $107 - $110 and takes 16h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bulawayo to Blantyre is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $440 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Bulawayo and Blantyre?

No, there is no direct bus from Bulawayo to Blantyre. However, there are services departing from Bulawayo and arriving at Wenela Bus Stn via RoadPort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 26m.

How far is it from Bulawayo to Blantyre?

The distance between Bulawayo and Blantyre is 863 km. The road distance is 1031.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bulawayo to Blantyre without a car is to bus which takes 16h 26m and costs $110 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Bulawayo to Blantyre, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bulawayo to Blantyre bus from?

Bulawayo to Blantyre bus services, operated by Bravo Tours, depart from Bulawayo station.

Bus or fly from Bulawayo to Blantyre?

The best way to get from Bulawayo to Blantyre is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $440 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $130 and takes 16h 26m.

Where does the Bulawayo to Blantyre bus arrive?

Bulawayo to Blantyre bus services, operated by Bravo Tours, arrive at Harare station.

Can I drive from Bulawayo to Blantyre?

Yes, the driving distance between Bulawayo to Blantyre is 1031 km. It takes approximately 12h 9m to drive from Bulawayo to Blantyre.

Where can I stay near Blantyre?

There are 44+ hotels available in Blantyre.

Bulawayo to Blantyre - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bulawayo to Blantyre by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane BUQ - BLZ
5h 34m
$441–1,138
Bus via Bulawayo
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bulawayo to RoadPortbus
2. Take the bus from RoadPort to Wenela Bus Stnbus
16h 40m
$107–109
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bulawayo to Hararebus
2. Take the bus from RoadPort to Wenela Bus Stnbus
16h 26m
$115–130
Drive 1,031.1 km
1. Drive from Bulawayo to Blantyrecar 1,031.1 km
12h 9m
$189–273
Bus via Inter-City Bus Terminus
1. Take the bus from Inter-City Bus Terminus to RoadPortbus
2. Take the bus from RoadPort to Wenela Bus Stnbus
17h 10m
$137

Bulawayo (BUQ) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ) flights

25Weekly Planes

6h 27mAverage Duration

$373Cheapest Price

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Distance: 863.2 km
Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and Blantyre, Malawi?

Fastjet, Airlink, and Ethiopian Airlines fly from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bulawayo to Wenela Bus Stn via Harare and RoadPort in around 16h 26m.

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