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

The cheapest way to get from George to Blantyre is to bus which costs $200 - $250 and takes 44h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from George to Blantyre is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $350 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between George and Blantyre?

No, there is no direct bus from George to Blantyre. However, there are services departing from St Marks Square and arriving at Blantyre via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 56m.

How far is it from George to Blantyre?

The distance between George and Blantyre is 2504 km. The road distance is 2878.4 km.

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

The best way to get from George to Blantyre without a car is to bus via Johannesburg which takes 41h 56m and costs $210 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 12h 5m to get from George to Blantyre, including transfers.

Where do I catch the George to Blantyre bus from?

George to Blantyre bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from St Marks Square station.

Bus or fly from George to Blantyre?

The best way to get from George to Blantyre is to bus via Johannesburg which takes 41h 56m and costs $210 - $260. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $350 - $1,200 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the George to Blantyre bus arrive?

George to Blantyre bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Can I drive from George to Blantyre?

Yes, the driving distance between George to Blantyre is 2878 km. It takes approximately 30h 57m to drive from George to Blantyre.

Where can I stay near Blantyre?

There are 35+ hotels available in Blantyre.

George to Blantyre - 7 ways to travel via plane, car, bus, and car train

There are 7 ways to get from George to Blantyre by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), bus, 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 George Airport to Tete, drive
best
1. Fly from George Airport (GRJ) to Tete (TET)plane GRJ - TET
2. Drive from Tete (TET) to Blantyrecar
12h 5m
$250–1,011
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Marks Square to Beaufort Westbus
2. Take the bus from Beaufort West to Hararebus
3. Take the bus from RoadPort to Wenela Bus Stnbus
44h 55m
$206–243
Bus via Johannesburg
1. Take the bus from St Marks Square to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Blantyrebus
41h 56m
$219–255
Drive 2,878.4 km
1. Drive from George to Blantyrecar 2,878.4 km
30h 57m
$506–730
Fly George Airport to Chileka International Airport
1. Fly from George Airport (GRJ) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane GRJ - BLZ
5h 27m
$358–1,110
Bus to Port Elizabeth, fly to Chileka International Airport
1. Take the bus from George Railway Stn to Port Elizabethbus
2. Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane PLZ - BLZ
12h 3m
$328–948
Drive, car train
1. Drive from George to Beaufort Westcar
2. Take the car train from Beaufort West to Potchefstroomcartrain
3. Drive from Potchefstroom to Blantyrecar
41h 49m
$367–544

George Airport (GRJ) to Tete (TET) flights

11Weekly Planes

14h 47mAverage Duration

$210Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from George to Blantyre.

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Distance: 2,504.2 km
Duration: 12h 5m

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

You can take a bus from St Marks Square to Blantyre via Johannesburg and Johannesburg in around 41h 56m. Alternatively, Safair, Airlink, and two other airlines fly from George Airport (GRJ) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ) once daily.

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