What is the distance between Swellendam and Butterworth?

The distance between Swellendam and Butterworth is around 743 km (461 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Swellendam to Butterworth?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street, in Swellendam, and end it at Butterworth - Ellerines, High Street, in Butterworth.

Bus Swellendam to Butterworth from $41 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Swellendam to Butterworth on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:50pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	13h 10m	8:00am	Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:15am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	15h 30m	1:45am	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	11:40am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	14h 20m	2:00am	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	9:40pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	13h 30m	11:10am	Butterworth, Market Square	No tags
Bus	9:50pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	14h 5m	11:55am	Butterworth, Market Square	No tags

Next departures for Swellendam to Butterworth on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:50pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	13h 10m	8:00am	Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:15am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	15h 30m	1:45am	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	11:40am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	14h 20m	2:00am	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	9:40pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	13h 30m	11:10am	Butterworth, Market Square	No tags
Bus	9:50pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	14h 5m	11:55am	Butterworth, Market Square	No tags

Next departures for Swellendam to Butterworth on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:50pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	13h 10m	8:00am	Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:15am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	15h 30m	1:45am	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	11:40am	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	14h 20m	2:00am	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	9:40pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	13h 30m	11:10am	Butterworth, Market Square	No tags
Bus	9:50pm	Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street	14h 5m	11:55am	Butterworth, Market Square	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 6:53 PM SAST.

Get from Swellendam to Butterworth

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 14 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

14h 5mAverage Duration

742 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,847 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Eagle Liner

3/510,255 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Intercity Xpress

3/510,947 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

APM WC

2/52,712 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Based on 2712 reviews, the company was rated 2 stars on Busbud. Travellers 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 $34

APMWC Swellendam Butterworth recent customer reviews

I did not enjoy anything the bus was 4hours late, as if that is not enough when we we in East london the bus driver we told not to continue and they took us to the taxi rank. And did not want to give the taxi owner money to take us home we had to toyi toyi imagine that

Yolanda Z.

July 26, 2024

Big Sky

3.5/53,003 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

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Where are the popular stops in Swellendam and Butterworth?

Stops in Swellendam

A - Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street

Stops in Butterworth

A - Butterworth - Ellerines, High Street

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

What is the distance between Swellendam and Butterworth?
The distance between Swellendam and Butterworth is around 743 km (461 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Swellendam to Butterworth?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Swellengrebel Hotel, Voortrekker Street, in Swellendam, and end it at Butterworth - Ellerines, High Street, in Butterworth.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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11-17

$41

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$41

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11-23

$41

The cheapest trip from Swellendam to Butterworth, ZA was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $41

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

You can expect to pay from $41 to $117 for a bus ticket from Swellendam to Butterworth, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $41 which is on 2025-11-23.