How much is the bus ticket from Butterworth to Durban?

The cheapest bus tickets from Butterworth to Durban start from $25. The average price for this route is around $49. 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 Durban?

The average bus travel time from Butterworth to Durban is 9h 5m, covering a distance of 392 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 55m and is operated by APM WC .

Which bus companies service the Butterworth to Durban route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 15 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , APM WC , Intercity Xpress , Big Sky , Greyhound South Africa .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Butterworth to Durban?

The earliest bus departs from Butterworth to Durban at 1:50am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.

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

A bus trip from Butterworth to Durban generates an estimated 10 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 Durban?

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 45776 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Butterworth to Durban?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky , with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky , with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Bus Butterworth to Durban from $25 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Butterworth to Durban on March 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:45am	Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines	8h 15m	7:00pm	Durban Beach Front	Cheapest
Bus	10:45am	Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines	7h 55m	6:40pm	Durban bus station, Jelf Taylor Cres	Fastest
Bus	1:50am	Butterworth	8h 35m	10:25am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	2:05am	Butterworth	8h 50m	10:55am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	11:15am	Butterworth, Market Square	9h 15m	8:30pm	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:13 AM SAST.

Get from Butterworth to Durban

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

9h 5mAverage Duration

392 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Butterworth and Durban?

Stops in Butterworth

A
Butterworth - Ellerines, High Street
Ellerines, High Street, Butterworth, 4960, South Africa
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Stops in Durban

A
Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)
Intercape Office, O.R Tambo Parade (opposite Tropicana Hotel), South Beach, Durban, 4001, South Africa
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B
Durban Station
222 Umgeni Rd, Stamford Hill, Durban, 4025, South Africa
C
Durban King Shaka Airport
Visit page
D
Jacobs
6 Bonnington Pl, Mobeni East, Durban, 4060
E
Airport (DBN)
Durban International Airport, 4029, South Africa

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,777 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi1.2

Passengers generally appreciated the punctuality of the bus service and found it to be satisfactory overall. However, there were consistent mentions across multiple reviews about concerns with cleanliness in the toilet facilities. Additionally, some users noted a lack of communication from staff regarding stop times and places during their journey.

Intercape Mainliner Butterworth Durban recent customer reviews

The bus was late and it was stinking. I did not have a seat. The allowed passengers to put their kids on our booked seats. It was chaotic

Philisa M.

December 8, 2025

Everything was okay, however, we have to upgrade our bathroom in particular the toilets.

Bukhobakhe G.

January 16, 2025

I'm so disappointed. The bus was late for 5 hours and I called their office with no luck.

Abongile B.

July 4, 2024

APM WC

2/53,119 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

Wi‑Fi0.5

Intercity Xpress

3/512,045 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wi‑Fi1.2

Users have expressed satisfaction with the service, highlighting excellent communication and well-mannered drivers who adhered to bus rules effectively. The driving was praised for being superb. However, there were mentions of a delay as one bus arrived 40 minutes late. Overall, the positive aspects seem to outweigh any minor inconveniences reported by users.

Intercity Xpress Butterworth Durban recent customer reviews

Good everything they mentioned was there and it was fast like enkosi sazokhwela kuyo futhi

Somila M.

October 31, 2025

The drivers were friendly and yet firm on the bus rules. Therefore they handled the trip well. Their driving too was superb.

Pateka D.

May 26, 2025

The bus was cleans and seats are comfortable but the driver was very unfriendly. He didn’t not know how to speak to us as passengers.

Nonceba S.

April 5, 2025

Big Sky

3.5/53,438 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wi‑Fi1.5

Based on 3438 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 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 $48

Big Sky Butterworth Durban recent customer reviews

The bus was 6 hours late and there was no message sent to inform me that the bus will be delayed

Mitchel N.

September 27, 2025

The bus was 3 hours late and the bigsky Intercity bus didn't come, ended up using INTERCAPE bus

Mxolisi N.

November 23, 2024

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,432 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wi‑Fi1.3

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Butterworth, ZA to Durban 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 Durban?
The cheapest bus tickets from Butterworth to Durban start from $25. The average price for this route is around $49. 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 Durban?
The average bus travel time from Butterworth to Durban is 9h 5m, covering a distance of 392 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 55m and is operated by APM WC.
Which bus companies service the Butterworth to Durban route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 15 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Intercity Xpress, Big Sky, Greyhound South Africa.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Butterworth to Durban?
The earliest bus departs from Butterworth to Durban at 1:50am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Butterworth to Durban?
A bus trip from Butterworth to Durban generates an estimated 10 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 Durban?
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 45776 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Butterworth to Durban?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Butterworth to Durban?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Butterworth to Durban?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 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

03-04

$30

03-05

$32

Today

$25

03-07

$25

03-08

$25

03-09

$25

03-10

$25

03-11

$25

The cheapest trip from Butterworth, ZA to Durban was searched and found on Mar 6, 2026 with a price of $25

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 Durban, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $25 to $65 for a bus ticket from Butterworth, ZA to Durban based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2026-03-07.

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.