What is the travel distance from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth?

The distance between Pietermaritzburg and Butterworth is around 371 km (230 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds), in Pietermaritzburg, and end it at Butterworth - Ellerines, High Street, in Butterworth.

Bus Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth from $28 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth on November 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	7h 45m	1:55am	Butterworth	Cheapest
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	7h 40m	12:50am	Butterworth	Fastest
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	7h 40m	12:50am	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	6:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	7h 45m	1:55am	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	11:50pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	8h 10m	8:00am	Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	7h 40m	12:50am	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	6:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	7h 45m	1:55am	Butterworth	No tags

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	7h 45m	1:55am	Butterworth	Cheapest
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	7h 40m	12:50am	Butterworth	Fastest
Bus	8:25am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	9h	5:25pm	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	7h 40m	12:50am	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	11:50pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	8h 10m	8:00am	Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	9h	5:25pm	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	7h 40m	12:50am	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	9h	5:25pm	Butterworth	No tags

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:25pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	8h	7:25am	Butterworth	Cheapest
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	7h 40m	12:50am	Butterworth	Fastest
Bus	12:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	8h 40m	9:25am	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	7h 40m	12:50am	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	11:50pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	8h 10m	8:00am	Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	8h 40m	9:25am	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	7h 40m	12:50am	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	8h 40m	9:25am	Butterworth	No tags

Next departures for Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	8h 40m	9:25am	Butterworth	Cheapest
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	7h 40m	12:50am	Butterworth	Fastest
Bus	12:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	8h 40m	9:25am	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	7h 40m	12:50am	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	11:50pm	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	8h 10m	8:00am	Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	8h 40m	9:25am	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	7h 40m	12:50am	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	9h	5:25pm	Butterworth	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 7:06 AM SAST.

Get from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours, and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

8hAverage Duration

371 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,715 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Based on 43715 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at $30

Intercape Mainliner Pietermaritzburg Butterworth recent customer reviews

Very bad, the bus was very late with 2 hrs, to n fro Pietermaritzburg. I was very disappointed😞

Milani C.

February 2, 2024

The bus came late, and it was not in a good condition. We left Pietermaritzburg at 03h00 and few minutes later the bus stopped and we were told that we must get out of the bus it's burning. We had to wait for another bus until 05h00. We were not safe at all, very unhappy

Nolulamo N.

April 29, 2023

The bus was delayed by 1hour and as a passenger I was not even informed, beats me why they take our contact details if they don't have the decency of letting us know when running late.

Anela M.

December 2, 2019

Big Sky

3.5/52,959 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Based on 2959 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at $33

Big Sky Pietermaritzburg Butterworth recent customer reviews

The bus was too hot, no AC for four hours. The seats are too close to each other could not recline i was seating uncomfortable for 8+ hours

Sibonelo M.

May 13, 2024

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,109 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

ZA Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Pietermaritzburg and Butterworth?

Stops in Pietermaritzburg

A - Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)

Stops in Butterworth

A - Butterworth - Ellerines, High Street

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth, ZA by bus

What is the travel distance from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth?
The distance between Pietermaritzburg and Butterworth is around 371 km (230 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds), in Pietermaritzburg, and end it at Butterworth - Ellerines, High Street, in Butterworth.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-10

$35

11-11

$31

Today

$31

11-13

$31

11-14

$29

11-15

$28

11-16

$28

11-17

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The cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth, ZA was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $28

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth, ZA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $28 to $65 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-11-16.

Usually Greyhound South Africa will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.