Bus Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth (ZA): Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth (ZA)

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth (ZA) from various bus operators like Intercape, Big Sky Intercity or Greyhound South Africa for the next days.

today

$22

tomorrow

Saturday

$31

Sunday

$28

Monday

$31

Tuesday

$38

Wednesday

$36

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 45m	6:10 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	1:55 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/4/2025 6:10:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/5/2025 1:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Intercape	7h 40m	5:10 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	12:50 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/4/2025 5:10:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/5/2025 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Intercape	9h 0m	8:25 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	5:25 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$40	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/4/2025 8:25:00 AM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/4/2025 5:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Intercape	8h 0m	11:25 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	7:25 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$40	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/4/2025 11:25:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/5/2025 7:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Intercape	8h 40m	12:45 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	9:25 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$43	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/4/2025 12:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/4/2025 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 45m	6:10 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	1:55 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 6:10:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 1:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Intercape	9h 0m	8:25 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	5:25 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$33	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 8:25:00 AM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Intercape	7h 40m	5:10 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	12:50 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 5:10:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Intercape	8h 40m	12:45 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	9:25 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$59	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 12:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
Intercape	8h 0m	11:25 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	7:25 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$64	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 11:25:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	9h 0m	8:25 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	5:25 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Basic	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 8:25:00 AM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:25:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Big Sky Intercity	7h 40m	5:10 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	12:50 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Basic	$30	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 5:10:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:50:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Intercape	7h 45m	6:10 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	1:55 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Basic	$39	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 6:10:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Greyhound South Africa	8h 10m	11:50 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	8:00 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$51	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 11:50:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Big Sky Intercity	8h 0m	11:25 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	7:25 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Basic	$64	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 11:25:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:25:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 45m	6:10 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	1:55 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 6:10:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Big Sky Intercity	7h 40m	5:10 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	12:50 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Basic	$35	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 5:10:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:50:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Intercape	9h 0m	8:25 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	5:25 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$46	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 8:25:00 AM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Greyhound South Africa	8h 10m	11:50 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	8:00 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$69	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 11:50:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Big Sky Intercity	7h 40m	5:10 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	12:50 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$38	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 5:10:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Intercape	7h 45m	6:10 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	1:55 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$48	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 6:10:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 1:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Big Sky Intercity	8h 0m	11:25 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	7:25 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$54	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 11:25:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Intercape	8h 40m	12:45 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	9:25 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$60	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 12:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
Greyhound South Africa	8h 10m	11:50 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	8:00 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$63	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 11:50:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 45m	6:10 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	1:55 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$36	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 6:10:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 1:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Big Sky Intercity	7h 40m	5:10 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	12:50 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Basic	$38	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 5:10:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 12:50:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Intercape	8h 0m	11:25 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	7:25 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$46	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 11:25:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Greyhound South Africa	8h 10m	11:50 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	8:00 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	Economy	$52	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 11:50:00 PM to Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth (ZA) is $22 on 12/4/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Pietermaritzburg and Butterworth (ZA)

See here how frequent the connections between Pietermaritzburg and Butterworth (ZA) are, during different times and days of the week.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 17 daily buses from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth (ZA). Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Pietermaritzburg and Butterworth (ZA).

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 26 buses from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth (ZA), while Morning sees the fewest connections between Pietermaritzburg and Butterworth (ZA), with 10 offers.

Facts about the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth (ZA)

Compare all providers like Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Greyhound South Africa that travel 9 times every day by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth (ZA) in one click! Book your bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth (ZA) starting from $22!

Cheapest Bus	$22
Fastest Bus	7h 40m
Earliest Bus	12:45 AM
Latest Bus	11:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	9 Ø
Distance	229.9 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Greyhound South Africa

Cheapest bus connections from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth (ZA)

Every day, 9 buses from 3 bus companies leave Pietermaritzburg for Butterworth (ZA): in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

$22

Friday 12/05

Saturday 12/06

$31

Sunday 12/07

$35

Monday 12/08

$34

Tuesday 12/09

$38

Wednesday 12/10

$36

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

$30

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

$36

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

$44

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth (ZA)

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth (ZA), for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $22, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth (ZA). Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $38.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth (ZA), with $22. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $28.

How to save money travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth (ZA)

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth (ZA) in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth (ZA), compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth (ZA) are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth (ZA)

These are the most booked bus companies between Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth (ZA) from our users.

Intercape from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth (ZA)

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercape bus route Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth (ZA):

Cheapest Price	$22
Fastest Bus	7h 40m
Earliest Bus	12:45 AM
Last Bus	11:25 PM
Daily Connections	6 Ø
Found on	12/2/2025

All bus stations and stops in Pietermaritzburg and Butterworth (ZA)

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Pietermaritzburg and Butterworth (ZA).

Burger St. Bus Station

Burger Street 269

Montrose Bus Station

Leinster Road

Woodburn Rugby Stadium

Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse

Bus Stop

High Street

Service and Comfort on the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth (ZA)

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth (ZA)? Or which bus companies serve the route Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth (ZA)? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth (ZA) bus

How much does a Pietermaritzburg Butterworth (ZA) bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $22 and takes 7h 45m to reach Butterworth (ZA). Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth (ZA)?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $22 and $77. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Butterworth (ZA).

On average, how many connections are available from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth (ZA) each day?

Every day, the Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth (ZA) bus route is served by approximately 9 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth (ZA) take?

The fastest bus from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth (ZA) is offered by Intercape and takes 7h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $27. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth (ZA)?

The earliest bus arriving in Butterworth (ZA) from Pietermaritzburg starts at 12:45 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth (ZA)?

The latest bus trip departing from Pietermaritzburg for Butterworth (ZA) starts at 11:50 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Pietermaritzburg Butterworth (ZA) route?

When traveling by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth (ZA), passengers can travel with Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Greyhound South Africa. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Pietermaritzburg and Butterworth (ZA)?

You can check all the direct connections between Pietermaritzburg and Butterworth (ZA) by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Greyhound South Africa.

What can I take with me on the Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth (ZA) bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Pietermaritzburg Butterworth (ZA) bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Pietermaritzburg Butterworth (ZA) bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth (ZA) on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth (ZA)

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Pietermaritzburg and to Butterworth (ZA)

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Pietermaritzburg and to Butterworth (ZA). Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!