What is the travel distance from Butterworth to Pietermaritzburg?

Butterworth and Pietermaritzburg are 230 miles (371 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Butterworth to Pietermaritzburg?

Buses going from Butterworth to Pietermaritzburg begin their journey at Butterworth - Ellerines, High Street and reach their destination at Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds).

Bus Butterworth to Pietermaritzburg from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Butterworth to Pietermaritzburg on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:50pm	Butterworth	8h 5m	12:55am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	11:55pm	Butterworth	7h 40m	7:35am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	4:50pm	Butterworth	8h 5m	12:55am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines	8h 55m	1:25am	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	No tags
Bus	4:50pm	Butterworth	8h 5m	12:55am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Next departures for Butterworth to Pietermaritzburg on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30pm	Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines	8h 55m	1:25am	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	Cheapest
Bus	2:05am	Butterworth	7h 40m	9:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	4:50pm	Butterworth	8h 5m	12:55am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	4:50pm	Butterworth	8h 5m	12:55am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	4:50pm	Butterworth	8h 5m	12:55am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags

Next departures for Butterworth to Pietermaritzburg on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:50pm	Butterworth	8h 15m	12:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	2:05am	Butterworth	7h 40m	9:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	3:50pm	Butterworth	8h 15m	12:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	4:50pm	Butterworth	8h 5m	12:55am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines	8h 55m	1:25am	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	No tags

Next departures for Butterworth to Pietermaritzburg on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:50pm	Butterworth	8h 15m	12:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	2:05am	Butterworth	7h 40m	9:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	2:05am	Butterworth	7h 40m	9:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	3:50pm	Butterworth	8h 15m	12:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines	8h 55m	1:25am	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	No tags

Next departures for Butterworth to Pietermaritzburg on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:50pm	Butterworth	8h 15m	12:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Cheapest
Bus	2:05am	Butterworth	7h 40m	9:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	Fastest
Bus	2:05am	Butterworth	7h 40m	9:45am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	3:50pm	Butterworth	8h 15m	12:05am	Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines	8h 55m	1:25am	PIETERMARITZBURG - Mc Donalds Centre	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:22 PM SAST.

Get from Butterworth to Pietermaritzburg

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

8h 5mAverage Duration

230 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/543,863 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.

April 8, 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.

January 7, 2025

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

Thandiwe V.

June 29, 2025

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,130 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Big Sky

3.5/53,005 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Based on 3005 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 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 $23

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.

July 16, 2024

Bus arrived very late I had to make another transport arrangements

Sphesihle M.

October 4, 2025

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

Nkomo P.

June 26, 2024

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

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 traveling from Butterworth, ZA to Pietermaritzburg by bus

What is the travel distance from Butterworth to Pietermaritzburg?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Butterworth to Pietermaritzburg?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/17

$21

11/18

$27

Today

$22

11/20

$33

11/21

$27

11/22

$21

11/23

$21

11/24

$21

The cheapest trip from Butterworth, ZA to Pietermaritzburg was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $21

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 $21 to $78 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 $21 which is on 2025-11-23.

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.