There are 4 ways to get from Polokwane to Malawi by plane, bus, or car
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 Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane PTG - BLZ
6h 27m$408–1,110Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Polokwane to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Blantyrebus
30h 12m$107–1,223Drive 1,390.4 km
- Drive from Polokwane to Blantyrecar 1,390.4 km
15h 22m$406–586Fly to Kamuzu International Airport
- Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane PTG - LLW
5h 3m$371–964
Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Polokwane to Malawi is to bus which costs $100 - $1,300 and takes 30h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Polokwane to Malawi is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $370 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Polokwane to Malawi. However, there are services departing from Polokwane and arriving at Blantyre via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 12m.
The distance between Polokwane and Malawi is 1099 km. The road distance is 1390.4 km.
The best way to get from Polokwane to Malawi without a car is to bus which takes 30h 12m and costs $100 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Polokwane to Malawi, including transfers.
Polokwane to Malawi bus services, operated by TransLux Express, depart from Polokwane station.
The best way to get from Polokwane to Malawi is to fly which takes 6h 27m and costs $400 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $1,300 and takes 30h 12m.
Polokwane to Malawi bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Johannesburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polokwane to Malawi is 1390 km. It takes approximately 15h 22m to drive from Polokwane to Malawi.
What companies run services between Polokwane, South Africa and Malawi?
Airlink and Ethiopian Airlines fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Polokwane to Blantyre via Johannesburg and Johannesburg in around 30h 12m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Gateway International Airport to Chileka International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,100
Flights from Gateway International Airport to Kamuzu International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $360–950
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Gateway International Airport to Chileka International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,300
Flights from Gateway International Airport to Kamuzu International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Polokwane to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–24
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- 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
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