How far is Butterworth from Pietermaritzburg by coach?

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

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

You can travel to Butterworth from Pietermaritzburg by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth from £15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:25	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	9h	17:25	Butterworth	Cheapest
Bus	17:10	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	7h 40m	00:50	Butterworth	Fastest
Bus	08:25	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	9h	17:25	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	17:10	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	7h 40m	00:50	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	23:50	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	8h 10m	08:00	Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines	No tags

Next departures from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:25	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	8h	07:25	Butterworth	Cheapest
Bus	17:10	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	7h 40m	00:50	Butterworth	Fastest
Bus	00:45	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	8h 40m	09:25	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	17:10	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	7h 40m	00:50	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	23:50	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	8h 10m	08:00	Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 20:21 SAST.

Get from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours, and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

8hAverage duration

230 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,765 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Based on 43765 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. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at £17

Intercape Mainliner Pietermaritzburg Butterworth recent customer reviews

Very bad, the bus was very late with 2 hrs, to n fro Pietermaritzburg. I was very disappointed😞

Milani C.

2 February 2024

The bus came late, and it was not in a good condition. We left Pietermaritzburg at 03h00 and few minutes later the bus stopped and we were told that we must get out of the bus it's burning. We had to wait for another bus until 05h00. We were not safe at all, very unhappy

Nolulamo N.

29 April 2023

The bus was delayed by 1hour and as a passenger I was not even informed, beats me why they take our contact details if they don't have the decency of letting us know when running late.

Anela M.

2 December 2019

Big Sky

3.5/52,974 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

Based on 2974 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 Pietermaritzburg Butterworth recent customer reviews

The bus was too hot, no AC for four hours. The seats are too close to each other could not recline i was seating uncomfortable for 8+ hours

Sibonelo M.

13 May 2024

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,116 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

ZA Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Pietermaritzburg and Butterworth?

Stops in Pietermaritzburg

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

Stops in Butterworth

A - Butterworth - Ellerines, High Street

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

How far is Butterworth from Pietermaritzburg by coach?
The distance between Pietermaritzburg and Butterworth by coach is approximately 230 miles (371 km).
Is there a way to reach Butterworth from Pietermaritzburg without a car?
You can travel to Butterworth from Pietermaritzburg by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

13/11

£17

14/11

£16

Today

£19

16/11

£16

17/11

No data

18/11

£21

19/11

£17

20/11

£16

The cheapest trip from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth, ZA was searched and found on 20 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 Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth, ZA as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £16 to £27 for a bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £16, which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually Greyhound South Africa 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.