There are 3 ways to get from Pretoria to Blantyre by taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), 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.
Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Pretoria to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi
- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane JNB - BLZ
3h 6m$427–630Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pretoria to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Blantyrebus
26h 52m$93–1,233Drive 1,650.7 km
- Drive from Pretoria to Blantyrecar 1,650.7 km
17h 58m$290–419
Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pretoria to Blantyre is to bus which costs $90 - $1,300 and takes 26h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Pretoria to Blantyre is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $420 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Pretoria to Blantyre. However, there are services departing from Pretoria and arriving at Blantyre via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 52m.
The distance between Pretoria and Blantyre is 1423 km. The road distance is 1650.7 km.
The best way to get from Pretoria to Blantyre without a car is to bus which takes 26h 52m and costs $90 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Pretoria to Blantyre, including transfers.
Pretoria to Blantyre bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Pretoria station.
Pretoria to Blantyre bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Johannesburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pretoria to Blantyre is 1651 km. It takes approximately 17h 58m to drive from Pretoria to Blantyre.
There are 41+ hotels available in Blantyre.
What companies run services between Pretoria, South Africa and Blantyre, Malawi?
You can take a bus from Pretoria to Blantyre via Johannesburg and Johannesburg in around 26h 52m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Chileka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–460
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Chileka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–550
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Pretoria to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–35
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Pretoria to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Normal
- $14–18
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Pretoria to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- $2–12
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $60–80
Sandton Taxi Cabs
- Phone
- +27 78 396 4115
- Website
- sandtontaxicabs.co.za
UBER
- Phone
- 0800172956
- Website
- uber.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?, Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you?, and How to travel India's Golden Triangle - to help you get the most out of your next trip.