Next bus departures

Next departures from Johannesburg to Butterworth on 22 July
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:00	Johannesburg (Park Station)	12h 30m	08:30	Fingoland Mall Bus Rank, Mthatha St	CheapestFastest
Bus	17:30	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	15h 25m	08:55	Fingoland Mall, Mthatha Road	No tags
Bus	17:45	Johannesburg (Park Station)	13h 45m	07:30	Fingoland Mall Bus Rank, Mthatha St	No tags
Bus	17:00	Park Station, 96 Rissik St.	15h	08:00	Fingoland Mall Bus Rank, Mthatha St	No tags
Bus	17:30	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	15h 25m	08:55	Fingoland Mall, Mthatha Road	No tags
Bus	17:30	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	15h 25m	08:55	Fingoland Mall, Mthatha Road	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 19:06 SAST.

Get from Johannesburg to Butterworth

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 14 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just £21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

14h 25mAverage duration

424 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

Bus stations and stops in Johannesburg and Butterworth

Stops in Johannesburg

A
O.R Tambo Airport Johannesburg
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B
Southgate Shopping Centre
Southgate Shopping Centre, Cnr Rifle Range and Colombine,, Johannesburg,Gauteng,SouthAfrica
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C
Bethrams
Mozambique Touring Serices, 37 Bezuidenhout St, Troyeville, Johannesburg, 2094, South Africa
D
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station (Bay21), 96 Rissik St, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
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E
Eaglecity Kerk Street
84 Kerk St, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
F
Kerk Street
77 Nugget St, Hillbrow, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa

Stops in Butterworth

A
Butterworth - Ellerines, High Street
Ellerines, High Street, Butterworth, 4960, South Africa
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,784 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi1.2

Many users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting friendly and informative drivers, clean buses, comfortable seats, and an overall enjoyable journey. However, some reviews mention areas for improvement such as non-functional USB chargers and unannounced stops. Despite these minor issues, travelers generally express satisfaction with their trips.

Intercape Budgetliner Johannesburg Butterworth recent customer reviews

Traveling was good. The only problem was the bus arrival at park station delayed for almost 2 hours.

Nomasonto N.

22 November 2025

The bus was late faced number of delay due was late about 6 hours to destination

Inga M.

31 October 2025

Bus was not comfortable, driver was rude. The bus didn't have toilet and driver didn't want to stop so that customers can go to the bathrooms.

Nolufefe S.

21 December 2024

Flexi City Connect

2.4/5195 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness1.4

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi0.9

Eagle Liner

2.7/511,169 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.5

Wi‑Fi0.8

Users have shared positive experiences with Eagle Liner, highlighting the comfortable journey thanks to ample seating and effective air conditioning. The driver was noted for being friendly and engaging, adding a pleasant touch to the trip. Overall satisfaction is evident as users enjoyed their travels without encountering significant issues.

Eagle Liner Johannesburg Butterworth recent customer reviews

Eagler Liner management and operators are the worst, I lost two bags and no one is taking any accountability for it.

Avile B.

24 December 2025

We were told to use another bus without communication, old and lost drivers who didn’t even know the way

Sisipho M.

17 December 2025

Eagle Liner have a bad service , lack of time and they made us to use national express bus instant of eagle liner and they employees are not organized and very rude .

Stempa L.

15 December 2025

APM WC

2.1/53,120 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

Wi‑Fi0.5

Users have expressed appreciation for the careful driving and overall enjoyable experience. However, some noted discomfort due to small bus chairs, while others mentioned delays and inconvenience caused by changing buses without assistance with luggage.

APMWC Johannesburg Butterworth recent customer reviews

I enjoyed but the bus chairs are too small making it uncomfortable for one to enjoy

Zintle R.

28 December 2025

Enjoyed the careful driving. Didn't enjoy where or the bus was parked at partstation boarding

Nogumbe M.

1 December 2025

The bus delayed n didn't come on time n while we thought we r sitting comfortable they changed us to another bus imagine we've got laggages that we need to pack in n out of ur buses with no help

Langa S.

14 May 2025

Greyhound South Africa

3.1/59,433 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.0

Cleanliness4.0

Wi‑Fi1.3

Users have shared positive feedback about the bus service, highlighting punctuality and cleanliness. The drivers are noted for being attentive and courteous, ensuring passengers' comfort by checking on them at stops. Although one user mentioned a non-reclining seat and missing their stop due to unclear announcements, overall satisfaction remains high with timely arrivals.

Citiliner Plus Johannesburg Butterworth recent customer reviews

I missed the bus and I could see the bus leaving the bus station and the manwger refused to call the driver to wait for us at the next bus station or nearest garage

Patrick Sontuntu M.

1 December 2024

Bus was clean and the driver was super amazing, he would check if everybody is back from every stop we take and also the bus was on time even though my seat wasn't inclining but that was not a train smash. I did not know where i was going and i missed my stop, if only I heard the driver shouting to each stop I wouldn't have got lost

Sibongile N.

2 September 2024

Bus did not have a toilet.

Mlungisi N.

24 May 2025

Big Sky

3.5/53,439 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wi‑Fi1.5

Based on 3439 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 £30

Big Sky Johannesburg Butterworth recent customer reviews

To much enjoy everything it's fine lovet big Sky

Yanga N.

10 October 2025

No experience the bus left me

Nomthandazo T.

30 September 2025

The service was great

Zuko V.

29 December 2024

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

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Johannesburg to Butterworth?
The cheapest coach tickets from Johannesburg to Butterworth start from £21. The average price for this route is around £37. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Johannesburg to Butterworth?
The average bus journey time from Johannesburg to Butterworth is 14h 25m, covering a distance of 424 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 12h 30m and is operated by APM WC.
Which bus companies service the Johannesburg to Butterworth route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Flexi City Connect, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Greyhound South Africa, Big Sky.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Johannesburg to Butterworth?
The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg to Butterworth at 17:00. And the latest bus departs at 20:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Johannesburg to Butterworth?
A bus journey from Johannesburg to Butterworth produces an estimated 17.063149999999997 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Johannesburg to Butterworth?
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 company has the best Wi-Fi from Johannesburg to Butterworth?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Johannesburg to Butterworth?
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 Johannesburg to Butterworth?
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

20/07

£84

21/07

£29

Today

£27

23/07

£22

24/07

£22

25/07

£22

26/07

£22

27/07

£23

The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Butterworth, ZA was searched and found on 25 Jul 2026 with a price of £22

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

You can expect to pay from £22 to £84 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Butterworth, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £22, which is on 2026-07-25.

Usually Intercape, Big Sky 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.