Bus Tickets from Butterworth to Pietermaritzburg

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TomorrowMay 6
from US$26
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from US$23
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Butterworth
    Departure location: Butterworth
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Pietermaritzburg
    Destination location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Butterworth
    Departure location: Butterworth
    Arrival time: May 6 at
    Destination city: Pietermaritzburg
    Destination location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Butterworth
    Departure location: Butterworth
    Arrival time: May 6 at
    Destination city: Pietermaritzburg
    Destination location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Butterworth
    Departure location: Butterworth
    Arrival time: May 6 at
    Destination city: Pietermaritzburg
    Destination location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Butterworth
    Departure location: Butterworth
    Arrival time: May 6 at
    Destination city: Pietermaritzburg
    Destination location: Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Butterworth to Pietermaritzburg: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$34
Average Bus Trip Duration7h 40m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure2:05am
Distance371 km
Latest bus departure11:55pm

Butterworth to Pietermaritzburg Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Butterworth - Pietermaritzburg

  1. How long is the trip from Butterworth to Pietermaritzburg by bus?

    The bus ride from Butterworth to Pietermaritzburg takes 7h 40m, on average. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to Pietermaritzburg in about 7h 40m.

  2. What is the travel distance from Butterworth to Pietermaritzburg?

    The distance between Butterworth and Pietermaritzburg is approximately 371 km (230 miles).

  3. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Butterworth to Pietermaritzburg?

    Buses departing from Butterworth - Ellerines, High Street in Butterworth will take you to Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) in Pietermaritzburg.

  4. What is the cheapest way to get from Butterworth to Pietermaritzburg?

    The least expensive way to go from Butterworth to Pietermaritzburg would be going by bus. With a starting ticket price of US$23, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.

  5. How much does the bus ticket cost from Butterworth to Pietermaritzburg?

    You can expect to pay around US$34 for the bus ride from Butterworth to Pietermaritzburg.

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

Best price found
05-03
US$38
05-04
US$28
Today
US$22
05-06
US$24
05-07
US$24
05-08
US$29
05-09
US$21
05-10
US$24
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Butterworth to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on May 9, 2025 with a price of US$21

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

You can expect to pay from US$21 to US$57 for a bus ticket from Butterworth to Pietermaritzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$21 which is on 2025-05-09.

Usually MAINLINER 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Butterworth to Pietermaritzburg.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Butterworth to Pietermaritzburg, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Butterworth to Pietermaritzburg will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Butterworth to Pietermaritzburg while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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