How much is the bus ticket from Bloemfontein to Butterworth?

The cheapest bus tickets from Bloemfontein to Butterworth start at R 419. The average price for this route is around R 574. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Bloemfontein to Butterworth?

The average bus journey time from Bloemfontein to Butterworth is 7h 50m, covering a distance of 403 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 6h 20m and is operated by APM WC .

Which bus companies service the Bloemfontein to Butterworth route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Eagle Liner , APM WC , Greyhound South Africa .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bloemfontein to Butterworth?

The earliest bus departs from Bloemfontein to Butterworth at 01:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:40.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bloemfontein to Butterworth?

A bus trip from Bloemfontein to Butterworth produces an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Bloemfontein to Butterworth?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45773 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bloemfontein to Butterworth?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Greyhound South Africa has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.3.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Bloemfontein to Butterworth?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Intercape , with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bloemfontein to Butterworth?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercape , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Bloemfontein to Butterworth from R 387 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

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Next departures from Bloemfontein to Butterworth on 24 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:10	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	6h 20m	08:30	Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines	CheapestFastest
Bus	01:00	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	7h 55m	08:55	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	23:40	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	7h 50m	07:30	Butterworth, Market Square	No tags
Bus	01:00	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	7h 55m	08:55	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	01:00	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	7h 55m	08:55	Butterworth	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:37 PM SAST.

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Get from Bloemfontein to Butterworth

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 419, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

7h 50mAverage duration

403 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Bloemfontein and Butterworth?

Stops in Bloemfontein

A
Engen Mangaung
n8 Kruger Ave, Estoire, Bloemfontein, 9300, South Africa
B
Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South
N1 South, Groenvlei, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa
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Stops in Butterworth

A
Butterworth - Ellerines, High Street
Ellerines, High Street, Butterworth, 4960, South Africa
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545 776 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Customers express dissatisfaction with Intercape's time management, mentioning delays and late arrivals. These issues seem to be consistent across multiple reviews. Improvement in this area is suggested by customers.

Intercape Budgetliner Bloemfontein Butterworth recent customer reviews

The bus was ok and clean, just the passage space very small and your sits. Otherwise everything was fine.

Nontsikelelo M.

21 October 2025

Intercape disappointed me this time around

Pamela Portia M.

21 February 2022

I suggest that it should improve its time management

Sinthemba N.

12 February 2022

Eagle Liner

2.5/511 169 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

Users have shared positive experiences regarding the drivers' care and professionalism, highlighting their friendliness and attentiveness to luggage safety. However, some noted that there was no heater on the bus during their trip. Additionally, while most found the atmosphere pleasant with kind fellow passengers, one user mentioned loud music being played by a driver in the morning.

Eagle Liner Bloemfontein Butterworth recent customer reviews

I enjoyed how they treated me they make sure that your luggage is safe and you are also safe

Kwanele M.

13 June 2025

Service was good but it's seems, like there was no heater inside our bus I enjoyed being around new people who are kind it was my first meeting such people in Butterworth

Simp M.

11 August 2024

The bus was fine but it got a little too loud when the driver started blasting music in the morning around 08:00

Likho S.

23 June 2023

APM WC

2/53 119 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

WiFi0.5

Greyhound South Africa

3/59 432 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

ZA bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Bloemfontein to Butterworth?
The cheapest bus tickets from Bloemfontein to Butterworth start at R 419. The average price for this route is around R 574. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Bloemfontein to Butterworth?
The average bus journey time from Bloemfontein to Butterworth is 7h 50m, covering a distance of 403 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 6h 20m and is operated by APM WC.
Which bus companies service the Bloemfontein to Butterworth route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Greyhound South Africa.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bloemfontein to Butterworth?
The earliest bus departs from Bloemfontein to Butterworth at 01:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:40.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bloemfontein to Butterworth?
A bus trip from Bloemfontein to Butterworth produces an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Bloemfontein to Butterworth?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45773 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bloemfontein to Butterworth?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Greyhound South Africa has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.3.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Bloemfontein to Butterworth?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Intercape, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bloemfontein to Butterworth?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercape, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

21/02

R 435

22/02

R 387

Today

R 465

24/02

R 387

25/02

R 389

26/02

R 388

27/02

R 388

28/02

R 388

The cheapest trip from Bloemfontein to Butterworth, ZA was searched and found on 22 Feb 2026 with a price of R 387

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

You can expect to pay from R 387 to R 756 for a bus ticket from Bloemfontein to Butterworth, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 387, which is on 2026-02-24.

Usually Eagle Liner, 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.