How much is the bus ticket from Butterworth to Durban?

The cheapest bus tickets from Butterworth to Durban start from $22. The average price for this route is around $52. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Butterworth to Durban?

The average bus trip duration from Butterworth to Durban is 8h 55m, covering a distance of 242 miles (390 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 5m and is operated by Greyhound South Africa .

Which bus companies service the Butterworth to Durban route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Intercity Xpress , APM WC , Greyhound South Africa , Big Sky .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Butterworth to Durban?

The earliest bus departs from Butterworth to Durban at 1:50am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Butterworth to Durban?

A bus trip from Butterworth to Durban generates an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Butterworth to Durban?

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 44567 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Butterworth to Durban?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Butterworth to Durban?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Butterworth to Durban?

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.

Bus Butterworth to Durban from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Butterworth to Durban on December 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:15am	Butterworth, Market Square	9h 15m	8:30pm	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	Cheapest
Bus	11:55pm	Butterworth	8h 50m	8:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Fastest
Bus	11:55pm	Butterworth	8h 50m	8:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	10:55pm	Butterworth, Market Square	8h 55m	7:50am	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	Butterworth	8h 50m	8:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags

Next departures for Butterworth to Durban on December 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55pm	Butterworth	8h 50m	8:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Cheapest
Bus	11:55pm	Butterworth	8h 50m	8:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Fastest
Bus	12:05pm	Butterworth	9h 40m	9:45pm	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	11:15am	Butterworth, Market Square	9h 15m	8:30pm	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	Butterworth	8h 50m	8:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags

Next departures for Butterworth to Durban on December 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55pm	Butterworth	8h 50m	8:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Cheapest
Bus	1:50am	Butterworth	8h 35m	10:25am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Fastest
Bus	1:50am	Butterworth	8h 35m	10:25am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	2:05am	Butterworth	8h 50m	10:55am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	11:15am	Butterworth, Market Square	9h 15m	8:30pm	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	No tags

Next departures for Butterworth to Durban on December 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55pm	Butterworth	8h 50m	8:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Cheapest
Bus	2:05am	Butterworth	8h 50m	10:55am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Fastest
Bus	2:05am	Butterworth	8h 50m	10:55am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	11:15am	Butterworth, Market Square	9h 15m	8:30pm	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	No tags
Bus	2:05am	Butterworth	8h 50m	10:55am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags

Next departures for Butterworth to Durban on December 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55pm	Butterworth	8h 50m	8:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Cheapest
Bus	1:50am	Butterworth	8h 35m	10:25am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Fastest
Bus	1:50am	Butterworth	8h 35m	10:25am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	2:05am	Butterworth	8h 50m	10:55am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	10:55pm	Butterworth, Market Square	8h 55m	7:50am	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	No tags

Next departures for Butterworth to Durban on December 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55pm	Butterworth	8h 50m	8:45am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Cheapest
Bus	1:50am	Butterworth	8h 35m	10:25am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Fastest
Bus	1:50am	Butterworth	8h 35m	10:25am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	2:05am	Butterworth	8h 50m	10:55am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	11:15am	Butterworth, Market Square	9h 15m	8:30pm	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	No tags

Next departures for Butterworth to Durban on December 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:50am	Butterworth	8h 35m	10:25am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Cheapest
Bus	1:50am	Butterworth	8h 35m	10:25am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	Fastest
Bus	1:50am	Butterworth	8h 35m	10:25am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	2:05am	Butterworth	8h 50m	10:55am	Durban - Intercape office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (Durban Station)	No tags
Bus	11:15am	Butterworth, Market Square	9h 15m	8:30pm	Durban Station (Coach terminus)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:00 AM SAST.

Get from Butterworth to Durban

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

8h 55mAverage Duration

242 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Butterworth and Durban?

Stops in Butterworth

A
Butterworth - Ellerines, High Street
Ellerines, High Street, Butterworth, 4960, South Africa
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Stops in Durban

A
Durban Beach - Intercape Office, o.r Tambo Parade (Opposite Tropicana Hotel)
Intercape Office, O.R Tambo Parade (opposite Tropicana Hotel), South Beach, Durban, 4001, South Africa
Visit page
B
Durban Station
222 Umgeni Rd, Stamford Hill, Durban, 4025, South Africa
C
Durban King Shaka Airport
Visit page
D
Jacobs
6 Bonnington Pl, Mobeni East, Durban, 4060
E
Airport (DBN)
Durban International Airport, 4029, South Africa

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544,776 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Passengers generally appreciated the punctuality of the bus service and found it to be satisfactory overall. However, there were consistent mentions across multiple reviews about concerns with cleanliness in the toilet facilities. Additionally, some users noted a lack of communication from staff regarding stop times and places during their journey.

Intercape Mainliner Butterworth Durban recent customer reviews

The bus was late and it was stinking. I did not have a seat. The allowed passengers to put their kids on our booked seats. It was chaotic

Philisa M.

December 8, 2025

Everything was okay, however, we have to upgrade our bathroom in particular the toilets.

Bukhobakhe G.

January 16, 2025

I'm so disappointed. The bus was late for 5 hours and I called their office with no luck.

Abongile B.

July 4, 2024

Intercity Xpress

3/511,442 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Users have expressed satisfaction with the service, highlighting excellent communication and well-mannered drivers who adhered to bus rules effectively. The driving was praised for being superb. However, there were mentions of a delay as one bus arrived 40 minutes late. Overall, the positive aspects seem to outweigh any minor inconveniences reported by users.

Intercity Xpress Butterworth Durban recent customer reviews

Good everything they mentioned was there and it was fast like enkosi sazokhwela kuyo futhi

Somila M.

October 31, 2025

The drivers were friendly and yet firm on the bus rules. Therefore they handled the trip well. Their driving too was superb.

Pateka D.

May 26, 2025

The bus was cleans and seats are comfortable but the driver was very unfriendly. He didn’t not know how to speak to us as passengers.

Nonceba S.

April 5, 2025

APM WC

2/52,877 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi0.5

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,255 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Big Sky

3.5/53,226 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Based on 3226 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at $37

Big Sky Butterworth Durban recent customer reviews

The bus was 6 hours late and there was no message sent to inform me that the bus will be delayed

Mitchel N.

September 27, 2025

The bus was 3 hours late and the bigsky Intercity bus didn't come, ended up using INTERCAPE bus

Mxolisi N.

November 23, 2024

ZA bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Butterworth, ZA to Durban by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Butterworth to Durban?
The cheapest bus tickets from Butterworth to Durban start from $22. The average price for this route is around $52. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Butterworth to Durban?
The average bus trip duration from Butterworth to Durban is 8h 55m, covering a distance of 242 miles (390 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 5m and is operated by Greyhound South Africa.
Which bus companies service the Butterworth to Durban route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Intercity Xpress, APM WC, Greyhound South Africa, Big Sky.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Butterworth to Durban?
The earliest bus departs from Butterworth to Durban at 1:50am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Butterworth to Durban?
A bus trip from Butterworth to Durban generates an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Butterworth to Durban?
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 44567 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Butterworth to Durban?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Butterworth to Durban?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Butterworth to Durban?
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

12/20

$42

12/21

$43

Today

$37

12/23

$54

12/24

$45

12/25

$33

12/26

$35

12/27

$38

The cheapest trip from Butterworth, ZA to Durban was searched and found on Dec 25, 2025 with a price of $33

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 Durban, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $33 to $111 for a bus ticket from Butterworth, ZA to Durban based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $33 which is on 2025-12-25.