The bus service is appreciated for being punctual and providing comfortable seats with convenient charging points. However, some users have reported issues such as broken seats at the back and non-functional charging ports. Additionally, there were concerns about pest control due to sightings of cockroaches on board.
The whole experience was bad I left Pta at 4:30 on the 06th of March 2025. I arrived at Butterworth th following day at 13:00 on the ticket I was told the bus will arrive at 09:30. The importance of time is not a priority.
2 out of 5 stars
Unathi M.
Unfortunately I did not enjoy anything, the bus had an issue with wipers as they were not working therefore had to wait for 4 hours for the mechanic. The bus got stuck again so much that the bus departed at Pretoria station at 16:30 and was due to arrive in Butterworth at 09:30. The time now is 13:28 and still in Mthatha. This was a horrible experience and a nightmare to say the least.
1 out of 5 stars
Tembile M.
The bus was always on time , comfortable and having charging points which is very convenient for travelling.
Based on 1889 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the wifi. Citiliner ticket prices on this trip start at $35
Customers express dissatisfaction with the service, specifically mentioning delays and late arrivals. These issues seem to be consistent across multiple reviews. Additionally, one review mentions poor bus maintenance as a possible factor for the negative experience.
Based on 2691 reviews, the company was rated 2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at $23
Based on 9104 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Greyhound South Africa ticket prices on this trip start at $26
Citiliner Plus Pretoria Butterworth recent customer reviews
What I loved about their services is their time management, everything was on time and there no delays along the way. What I didn't like is that the charging ports were all not working in the bus
Based on 2954 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers 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 $37
Big Sky Pretoria Butterworth recent customer reviews
The sits are too close and uncomfortable to sit on after some time
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Pretoria to Butterworth, ZA by bus
What is the distance between Pretoria and Butterworth?
The distance between the two cities is 455 miles (733 km).
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Pretoria to Butterworth?
If you're headed to Butterworth from Pretoria, chances are that your bus will depart from Pretoria Station and arrive at Butterworth - Ellerines, High Street. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.
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$24
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The cheapest trip from Pretoria to Butterworth, ZA was searched and found on Nov 10, 2025 with a price of $21
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You can expect to pay from $21 to $41 for a bus ticket from Pretoria to Butterworth, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-11-13.
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The cheapest trip from Pretoria to Butterworth, ZA was searched and found on Nov 10, 2025 with a price of $21
