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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Butterworth | Total Garage | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Butterworth | Total Garage | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Butterworth | Total Garage | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:37 PM SAST.
Get from Butterworth to Potchefstroom
The journey takes about 14 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Butterworth and Potchefstroom?
Stops in Butterworth
- A
Butterworth - Ellerines, High Street
Ellerines, High Street, Butterworth, 4960, South Africa
Stops in Potchefstroom
- ATotal Garage, N12 and Rocher Street, 200 Nelson Mandela Dr, Potchefstroom, 2531, South Africa
- B
Potchefstroom
Jennys Quality Foods, 96 Peter Mokaba St, Potchefstroom, 2520, South Africa - C
Total garage
Total garage, Cnr., N12 and Rocher str., Potchefstroom
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The service provided by Intercape bus drivers is highly praised for being great and efficient. However, some customers have mentioned that the buses were late, which was a downside for them. Overall, the experience was positive with efficient service despite minor delays in arrival times.
Intercape Butterworth Potchefstroom recent customer reviews
the service was great and efficient, driving skills by the intercape bus drivers are to be overly rated
Sibulele N.
It was cold the driver was selfish, by putting cold air
Ongezwa M.
The buss was late I didn't like that but the rest was fine for me
Mbinda S.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Butterworth, ZA to Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom?
The cheapest bus tickets from Butterworth to Potchefstroom start from $35. The average price for this route is around $45. 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 Potchefstroom?
The average bus trip duration from Butterworth to Potchefstroom is 14h 15m, covering a distance of 393 miles (634 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 15m and is operated by Intercape.
Which bus companies service the Butterworth to Potchefstroom route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Butterworth to Potchefstroom?
The earliest bus departs from Butterworth to Potchefstroom at 4:15pm. And the latest bus departs at 4:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Butterworth to Potchefstroom?
A bus trip from Butterworth to Potchefstroom generates an estimated 16 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Butterworth, ZA to Potchefstroom was searched and found on Jan 21, 2026 with a price of $35To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Butterworth, ZA to Potchefstroom, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $35 to $63 for a bus ticket from Butterworth, ZA to Potchefstroom based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2026-01-21.
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