There are 6 ways to get from Gqeberha to Malawi by plane, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), 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 to Chileka International Airport
best- Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane PLZ - BLZ
5h 17m$357–958Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Blantyrebus
40h 51m$119–1,256Drive 2,764.6 km
- Drive from Gqeberha to Blantyrecar 2,764.6 km
30h 12m$486–701Fly to Kamuzu International Airport
- Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane PLZ - LLW
5h 34m$340–912Bus via Port Elizabeth
- Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to Jonannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Blantyrebus
41h 6m$127–1,245Drive, car train
- Drive from Gqeberha to Moltenocar
- Take the cartrain from Molteno to Germistoncartrain
- Drive from Germiston to Blantyrecar
37h 21m$366–554
Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gqeberha to Malawi is to bus via Port Elizabeth which costs $120 - $1,300 and takes 41h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Gqeberha to Malawi is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $350 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gqeberha to Malawi. However, there are services departing from Port Elizabeth and arriving at Blantyre via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 51m.
The distance between Gqeberha and Malawi is 2261 km. The road distance is 2764.6 km.
The best way to get from Gqeberha to Malawi without a car is to bus which takes 40h 51m and costs $110 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Gqeberha to Malawi, including transfers.
Gqeberha to Malawi bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Port Elizabeth station.
The best way to get from Gqeberha to Malawi is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $350 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $1,300 and takes 40h 51m.
Gqeberha to Malawi bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Johannesburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gqeberha to Malawi is 2765 km. It takes approximately 30h 12m to drive from Gqeberha to Malawi.
What companies run services between Gqeberha, South Africa and Malawi?
Airlink, Safair, and two other airlines fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Elizabeth to Blantyre via Johannesburg and Johannesburg in around 40h 51m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Port Elizabeth to Chileka International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–950
Flights from Port Elizabeth to Kamuzu International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–900
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Port Elizabeth to Chileka International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,100
Flights from Port Elizabeth to Kamuzu International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,100
- Phone
- 011 012 0231
- [email protected]
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Car train from Molteno to Germiston
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 13m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Tourist (Sleeper)
- $30
- Economy (Sitter)
- $19
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $31–55
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- $40–55
- Phone
- +27 (0)21 380 4400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Intercape
Bus from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $31–60
- Website
- Intercape
- Full Flexi
- $39–42
- Flexi
- $35–38
- Saver
- $31–33
- Phone
- +27 11 672 9807
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
Bus from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Vilamora Tours & Travel
- Phone
- +265 982 848 428
- [email protected]
- Website
- ulemubuses.com
Bus from Johannesburg to Blantyre
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–1,200
- Schedules at
- ulemubuses.com
Bus from Johannesburg to Blantyre
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–1,200
- Schedules at
- ulemubuses.com
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Port Elizabeth to Jonannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
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