Users have expressed appreciation for the warmth provided by the heater during a night bus journey, contributing to an enjoyable experience. However, there was some dissatisfaction due to delays without prior notification.
Very bad… the bus was 2 hours late and there was no communication at all from the company. Imagine there’s no shelter whatsoever in Butterworth fir passengers, Ines life is at extreme risk.
1 out of 5 stars
Milani M.
I am very dissapointed! Intercape service is very POOR, my bus was suppose to deputure at 23H55 but it arrived at 01H40am and depured at 02H00 , it was too bad for me to wait for long and please drivers must keep the aircons on.
1 out of 5 stars
Siphiwe S.
I didn't enjoy the delay of a bus without telling us other wise I enjoyed a lot
Based on 9109 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound South Africa ticket prices on this trip start at £19
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 Wi-Fi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at £18
Big Sky Butterworth Pietermaritzburg recent customer reviews
I did enjoy the ride with Big Sky, the seats were comfortable and there was a heater and I was satisfied with the service
5 out of 5 stars
Aphile C.
Bus arrived very late I had to make another transport arrangements
1 out of 5 stars
Sphesihle M.
Driving was fine and comfortable but problem is the late arrival...
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Butterworth, ZA to Pietermaritzburg
How far is Pietermaritzburg from Butterworth by coach?
The journey from Butterworth to Pietermaritzburg by coach covers an approximate distance of 230 miles (371 km).
Is there a way to reach Pietermaritzburg from Butterworth without a car?
You can reach Pietermaritzburg from Butterworth by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
10/11
£21
11/11
£24
Today
£29
13/11
£24
14/11
£29
15/11
£32
16/11
£28
17/11
£28
The cheapest trip from Butterworth, ZA to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on 10 Nov 2025 with a price of £21
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Butterworth, ZA to Pietermaritzburg as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £21 to £49 for a bus ticket from Butterworth, ZA to Pietermaritzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £24, which is on 2025-11-13.
Usually Intercape 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.