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

The cheapest way to get from Durban to Blantyre is to bus which costs $100 - $230 and takes 33h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durban to Blantyre is to fly which takes 7h 7m and costs $450 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Durban and Blantyre?

No, there is no direct bus from Durban to Blantyre. However, there are services departing from Durban Bus Stn and arriving at Blantyre via Pietermaritzburg and Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 12m.

How far is it from Durban to Blantyre?

The distance between Durban and Blantyre is 1646 km. The road distance is 2250.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Durban to Blantyre without a car is to bus via Pietermaritzburg which takes 33h 12m and costs $110 - $240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Durban to Blantyre, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durban to Blantyre bus from?

Durban to Blantyre bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Durban Bus Stn station.

Bus or fly from Durban to Blantyre?

The best way to get from Durban to Blantyre is to fly which takes 7h 7m and costs $450 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Pietermaritzburg, which costs $110 - $240 and takes 33h 12m.

Where does the Durban to Blantyre bus arrive?

Durban to Blantyre bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Burger St station.

Can I drive from Durban to Blantyre?

Yes, the driving distance between Durban to Blantyre is 2250 km. It takes approximately 24h 47m to drive from Durban to Blantyre.

Where can I stay near Blantyre?

There are 44+ hotels available in Blantyre.

Durban to Blantyre - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Durban to Blantyre by plane, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly from King Shaka International Airport
best
1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane DUR - BLZ
7h 7m
$455–618
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Blantyrebus
33h 18m
$107–223
Bus via Pietermaritzburg
1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
2. Take the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburgbus
3. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Blantyrebus
33h 12m
$111–240
Drive 2,250.4 km
1. Drive from Durban to Blantyrecar 2,250.4 km
24h 47m
$395–571
Taxi to Richards Bay, fly
1. Take the taxi from Durban to Richards Bay (RCB)taxi
2. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane RCB - BLZ
7h 17m
$379–944
Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly
1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane PZB - BLZ
8h 23m
$369–1,032
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Durban to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Blantyrebus
33h 27m
$113–223

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ) flights

19Weekly Planes

5h 22mAverage Duration

$430Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,646.2 km
Duration: 7h 7m

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

Airlink, South African Airways, and two other airlines fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durban Bus Stn to Blantyre via Pietermaritzburg and Johannesburg in around 33h 12m.

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