Next bus departures

Next departures for Butterworth to Bloemfontein on August 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30pm	Fingoland Mall Bus Rank, Mthatha St	8h 20m	10:50pm	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	Cheapest
Bus	3:40pm	Fingoland Mall Bus Rank, Mthatha St	7h 50m	11:30pm	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	Fastest
Bus	4:15pm	Fingoland Mall, Mthatha Road	8h 5m	12:20am	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	Fingoland Mall, Mthatha Road	8h 5m	12:20am	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	Fingoland Mall, Mthatha Road	8h 5m	12:20am	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 9:23 PM SAST.

Get from Butterworth to Bloemfontein

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just COP 72,807, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

8h 5mAverage Duration

403 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

Bus stations and stops in Butterworth and Bloemfontein

Stops in Butterworth

A
Butterworth - Ellerines, High Street
Ellerines, High Street, Butterworth, 4960, South Africa
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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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Intercape

3.5/549,423 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi1.3

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting that they enjoyed their trips and felt safe and comfortable throughout the journey. Although there was a slight delay in arrival time for one user, it did not significantly impact their overall satisfaction with the service provided.

Intercape Mainliner Express Butterworth Bloemfontein recent customer reviews

I enjoyed every moment of the trip I didn't arrive at the time the bus was supposed to but, there wasn't much of a difference and I felt safe and comfortable

Lizalise F.

April 8, 2026

Booked a Mainliner and got Budget liner so definitely did not get my money’s worth. Ow this was not the first time this happened.

Ibenathi X.

December 6, 2025

It was late

Sanelisiwe J.

July 21, 2026

Flexi City Connect

2.0/5298 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness1.0

Cleanliness2.9

Wi‑Fi0.7

Eagle Liner

2.8/513,018 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.5

Wi‑Fi0.9

Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting friendly and professional drivers, clean buses with pleasant scents, and punctual arrivals. However, some passengers noted discomfort due to closely spaced seats affecting legroom and neck support. Additionally, there were occasional delays in departure times despite timely arrivals at destinations.

Eagle Liner Butterworth Bloemfontein recent customer reviews

The passenger in front of me kept pushing the chair back. Which made less room for my legs and made my legs painful. Besides that and the bus arriving 30 minutes late the experience was good.

Zikhona Z.

December 27, 2024

I was very happy with bus 803, the heaters were on unlike the other one I used. But charger ports are not working and it fetched us late. But nice traveling because we arrived on time even though it was late for departure

Thapelo T.

July 2, 2024

The seats were too close to each other not comfortable for my neck to rest..

Lelabo J.

June 23, 2026

APM WC

2.3/54,486 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness1.4

Cleanliness3.0

Wi‑Fi0.6

Based on 4486 reviews, the company was rated 2.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at COP 82,081

APMWC Butterworth Bloemfontein recent customer reviews

I didn’t enjoy anything because the bus was almost 2 hours late, and later got lost in a town which we spent another 2 hours at. The bus was supposed to arrive at 22:05pm at my destination but it arrived at 02:00am.

Kuhle N.

March 19, 2025

Very terrible, the bus was supposed to leave Butterworth at 16:20 but they called to tell us that, the bus will leave at 14: 00 bear in mind that we were in the rural areas 2 hrs from Butterworth, we had to leave the funeral very early to try and catch the bus at 14:00, very unprofessional bus, will never use it again.

Pumelela L.

April 15, 2024

I enjoyed everything their service was good

Sisipho G.

July 21, 2026

Greyhound South Africa

3.2/510,479 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.0

Wi‑Fi1.3

Based on 10479 reviews, the company was rated 3.2 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 COP 104,771

Citiliner Plus Butterworth Bloemfontein recent customer reviews

Everything was perfect the bus met my expectations but it was 40min late, besides that Everything was fine

Inga D.

May 20, 2025

ZA bus companies:Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Greyhound South Africa, Citiliner

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Butterworth to Bloemfontein?
The cheapest bus tickets from Butterworth to Bloemfontein start from COP 72,807. The average price for this route is around COP 139,432. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Butterworth to Bloemfontein?
The average bus travel time from Butterworth to Bloemfontein is 8h 5m, covering a distance of 403 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 50m and is operated by APM WC.
Which bus companies service the Butterworth to Bloemfontein route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Flexi City Connect, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Greyhound South Africa.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Butterworth to Bloemfontein?
The earliest bus departs from Butterworth to Bloemfontein at 12:05pm. And the latest bus departs at 4:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Butterworth to Bloemfontein?
A bus trip from Butterworth to Bloemfontein generates an estimated 10.0595 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Butterworth to Bloemfontein?
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 45784 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Butterworth to Bloemfontein?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Greyhound South Africa has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.3.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Butterworth to Bloemfontein?
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 Butterworth to Bloemfontein?
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

08-02

COP 74,320

08-03

COP 77,345

Today

COP 76,260

08-05

COP 74,320

08-06

COP 96,616

08-07

COP 74,451

08-08

COP 77,345

08-09

COP 95,925

The cheapest trip from Butterworth, ZA to Bloemfontein was searched and found on Aug 2, 2026 with a price of COP 74,320

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 Bloemfontein, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from COP 74,320 to COP 185,240 for a bus ticket from Butterworth, ZA to Bloemfontein based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at COP 74,320 which is on 2026-08-05.

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.