How far is Pietermaritzburg from Butterworth by coach?

The journey from Butterworth to Pietermaritzburg by coach covers an approximate distance of 230 miles (371 km).

Is there a way to reach Pietermaritzburg from Butterworth without a car?

You can reach Pietermaritzburg from Butterworth by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Butterworth to Pietermaritzburg from £16 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Butterworth to Pietermaritzburg on 6 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:55	Butterworth	7h 40m	07:35	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
23:55	Butterworth	7h 40m	07:35	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
23:55	Butterworth	7h 40m	07:35	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Next departures from Butterworth to Pietermaritzburg on 7 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:30	Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines	8h 55m	01:25	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	Cheapest
02:05	Butterworth	7h 40m	09:45	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
02:05	Butterworth	7h 40m	09:45	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
02:05	Butterworth	7h 40m	09:45	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
16:50	Butterworth	8h 5m	00:55	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Next departures from Butterworth to Pietermaritzburg on 8 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:30	Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines	8h 55m	01:25	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	Cheapest
02:05	Butterworth	7h 40m	09:45	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
02:05	Butterworth	7h 40m	09:45	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
23:55	Butterworth	7h 40m	07:35	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
23:55	Butterworth	7h 40m	07:35	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Next departures from Butterworth to Pietermaritzburg on 9 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:50	Butterworth	8h 15m	00:05	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
02:05	Butterworth	7h 40m	09:45	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
02:05	Butterworth	7h 40m	09:45	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
15:50	Butterworth	8h 15m	00:05	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
16:30	Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines	8h 55m	01:25	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	No tags

Next departures from Butterworth to Pietermaritzburg on 10 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:50	Butterworth	8h 15m	00:05	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
02:05	Butterworth	7h 40m	09:45	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
02:05	Butterworth	7h 40m	09:45	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
15:50	Butterworth	8h 15m	00:05	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
16:30	Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines	8h 55m	01:25	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	No tags

Next departures from Butterworth to Pietermaritzburg on 11 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:55	Butterworth	7h 40m	07:35	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
02:05	Butterworth	7h 40m	09:45	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
02:05	Butterworth	7h 40m	09:45	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
16:30	Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines	8h 55m	01:25	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	No tags
02:05	Butterworth	7h 40m	09:45	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 18:29 SAST.

Get from Butterworth to Pietermaritzburg

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just £18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

7h 40mAverage duration

230 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,598 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Users have expressed appreciation for the warmth provided by the heater during a night bus journey, contributing to an enjoyable experience. However, there was some dissatisfaction due to delays without prior notification.

Intercape Mainliner Butterworth Pietermaritzburg recent customer reviews

Very bad… the bus was 2 hours late and there was no communication at all from the company. Imagine there’s no shelter whatsoever in Butterworth fir passengers, Ines life is at extreme risk.

Milani M.

8 April 2025

I am very dissapointed! Intercape service is very POOR, my bus was suppose to deputure at 23H55 but it arrived at 01H40am and depured at 02H00 , it was too bad for me to wait for long and please drivers must keep the aircons on.

Siphiwe S.

7 January 2025

I didn't enjoy the delay of a bus without telling us other wise I enjoyed a lot

Thandiwe V.

29 June 2025

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,083 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

Big Sky

3.5/52,923 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

Based on 2923 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 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 £18

Big Sky Butterworth Pietermaritzburg recent customer reviews

I did enjoy the ride with Big Sky, the seats were comfortable and there was a heater and I was satisfied with the service

Aphile C.

16 July 2024

Bus arrived very late I had to make another transport arrangements

Sphesihle M.

4 October 2025

Driving was fine and comfortable but problem is the late arrival...

Nkomo P.

26 June 2024

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Where are the popular stops in Butterworth and Pietermaritzburg?

Stops in Butterworth

A - Butterworth - Ellerines, High Street

Stops in Pietermaritzburg

A - Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)

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

How far is Pietermaritzburg from Butterworth by coach?
The journey from Butterworth to Pietermaritzburg by coach covers an approximate distance of 230 miles (371 km).
Is there a way to reach Pietermaritzburg from Butterworth without a car?
You can reach Pietermaritzburg from Butterworth by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

05/11

£24

06/11

£27

Today

£26

08/11

£26

09/11

£16

10/11

£16

11/11

£26

12/11

£30

The cheapest trip from Butterworth, ZA to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on 10 Nov 2025 with a price of £16

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 Pietermaritzburg as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £16 to £39 for a bus ticket from Butterworth, ZA to Pietermaritzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £16, which is on 2025-11-10.

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.

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