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

The cheapest way to get from Maputo to Blantyre is to bus which costs $195 - $210 and takes 32h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maputo to Blantyre is to fly and drive which takes 5h 6m and costs $290 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Maputo and Blantyre?

No, there is no direct bus from Maputo to Blantyre. However, there are services departing from Maputo and arriving at Blantyre via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 42m.

How far is it from Maputo to Blantyre?

The distance between Maputo and Blantyre is 1187 km. The road distance is 1618.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Maputo to Blantyre without a car is to bus which takes 32h 42m and costs $195 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Maputo to Blantyre, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maputo to Blantyre bus from?

Maputo to Blantyre bus services, operated by TransLux Express, depart from Maputo station.

Bus or fly from Maputo to Blantyre?

The best way to get from Maputo to Blantyre is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $420 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $195 - $210 and takes 32h 42m.

Where does the Maputo to Blantyre bus arrive?

Maputo to Blantyre bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Can I drive from Maputo to Blantyre?

Yes, the driving distance between Maputo to Blantyre is 1619 km. It takes approximately 28h 16m to drive from Maputo to Blantyre.

Where can I stay near Blantyre?

There are 43+ hotels available in Blantyre.

Maputo to Blantyre - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Maputo to Blantyre 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
1. Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)MPM - BLZ
5h 14m
$421–787
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maputo to Johannesburg
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Blantyre
32h 42m
$200–207
Drive 1,618.9 km
1. Drive from Maputo to Blantyre1,618.9 km
28h 16m
$285–411
Fly to Tete, drive
1. Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Tete (TET)MPM - TET
2. Drive from Tete (TET) to Blantyre
5h 6m
$293–688
Bus via Karl Max Av
1. Take the bus from Karl Max Av to Kerk St
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Blantyre
34h 46m
$210–217
Bus via Maputo
1. Take the bus from Maputo to Johannesburg
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Blantyre
36h 7m
$203–232

Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ) flights

33Weekly Planes

6h 34mAverage Duration

$334Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,186.9 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Maputo, Mozambique and Blantyre, Malawi?

Airlink, Ethiopian Airlines, and Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maputo to Blantyre via Johannesburg and Johannesburg in around 32h 42m.

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