How can I travel from Cape Town to Butterworth without flying?

The best way to travel from Cape Town to Butterworth is by bus. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

How long does it take to get to Butterworth from Cape Town by bus?

The average travel time from Cape Town to Butterworth is about 16h 50m, although the fastest bus will take 11h 20m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 573 miles (924 km) that separate the two cities.

What is the travel distance from Cape Town to Butterworth?

The distance between the two cities is 573 miles (924 km).

What is the number of daily buses traveling from Cape Town to Butterworth?

On average, there is 1 daily departure on this route, offered by Intercape, APM WC and JOBELASTAR. The number of buses from Cape Town to Butterworth can differ depending on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from Cape Town to Butterworth by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel needs and budget on Busbud.

What are the departure times for the first and last bus traveling from Cape Town to Butterworth?

The first bus leaves at 6:00am and the last one leaves at 10:30pm.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Cape Town to Butterworth start their journey at Bellville - 8 Mabel St. And wind up at Butterworth - Ellerines, High Street. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What is the most affordable way to get from Cape Town to Butterworth?

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. With prices starting at $21, you won't find a cheaper way to get there.

How much are the bus tickets from Cape Town to Butterworth?

The average bus ticket price from Cape Town to Butterworth is $40. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $21 to $111, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Cape Town to Butterworth, ZA Bus Tickets

TodayJan 22

from $22

TomorrowJan 23

from $22

FriJan 24

from $20

SatJan 25

from $20

SunJan 26

from $20

MonJan 27

from $20

TueJan 28

from $20

WedJan 29

from $20

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: January 23 at 6:00pm
Departure city: Cape Town
Departure location: Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.
Arrival time: January 24 at 12:00pm
Destination city: Butterworth
Destination location: Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines
Operated by: APMWC
Vehicle: BusDuration: 18h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: January 23 at 6:45pm
Departure city: Cape Town
Departure location: Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.
Arrival time: January 24 at 8:05am
Destination city: Butterworth
Destination location: BUTTERWORTH
Operated by: JOBELASTAR
Vehicle: BusDuration: 13h 20m
Departure time: January 23 at 6:35am
Departure city: Cape Town
Departure location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Arrival time: January 24 at 1:45am
Destination city: Butterworth
Destination location: Butterworth - Ellerines, High Street
Operated by: Big Sky
Vehicle: BusDuration: 19h 10m
Departure time: January 23 at 8:10am
Departure city: Cape Town
Departure location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Arrival time: January 24 at 2:00am
Destination city: Butterworth
Destination location: Butterworth - Ellerines, High Street
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 17h 50m
Departure time: January 23 at 6:15pm
Departure city: Cape Town
Departure location: Bellville - Intercape Office, 8 Mabel Street (turnoff from Durban Road)
Arrival time: January 24 at 9:25am
Destination city: Butterworth
Destination location: Butterworth - Ellerines, High Street
Operated by: Intercape Budgetliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 15h 10m

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Bus Cape Town to Butterworth: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$40

Average bus trip duration16h 50m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure6:00am

Distance572 miles (922 km)

Latest bus departure10:30pm

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Intercape

3.5/537,895 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Passengers have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting the professionalism and kindness of drivers, as well as comfortable seating. The buses are generally clean and punctual. However, some users noted limited opportunities for fresh air during long journeys and occasional delays in arrival times due to slow driving speeds.

Intercape Budgetliner Cape Town Butterworth recent customer reviews

Dissatisfied, I booked a Intercape Budgetliner bus and the bus left me because apparently the bus was BigSky Intercity and the bus left.

Kuhle N.

January 6, 2025

We enjoy the treatment and the bus was not speeding it was a safe ride we could sleep without any fear

Yonelisa V.

November 12, 2024

I did not like the fact that for 19 hours, we were only allowed to go get fresh air twice in a bus full of people who are eating different products with different scents. We need to breathe please.

Yolanda M.

November 3, 2024

APM WC

2/51,396 reviews

Staff2.4

Timeliness0.7

Cleanliness2.4

Wifi0.3

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting the trip as a great experience and appreciating arriving earlier than expected. However, there was an isolated incident where someone experienced discomfort due to a door causing pain in their leg after surgery. Overall, travelers seem satisfied with the service provided.

APMWC Cape Town Butterworth recent customer reviews

The trip was awful from the beginning in Cape Town, busses delayed for about 5 hours and we were told after we waited there for a long time,the stuff was annoyed when we asked about the delays they started shouting at passengers, the experience was not good at all

Zikhona M.

December 24, 2024

The bus arrived 3 hours late it was a small bus we were standing in the bus as it was full,it stopped at brackenfell for some strange reasons for hours then We got transferred to another bus in Worcester.again in Queenstown the bus stopped we had to involve police then we were again transferred to a quantum worse journey i have ever had it is 16:00 now still not home yet

Zandile T.

December 13, 2024

The bus was supposed to departure from cape town at 18:00 but we had to wait until 21:00. The APM but dropped us in East london. It's 16:00 nw we are still in a taxi to Butterworth. Zero communication again from APM. Never take this bus

Zibele M.

December 13, 2024

JOBELASTAR

2.5/5214 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness3

Wifi0.7

Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting friendly and efficient staff, timely departures and arrivals, as well as excellent communication. Many appreciated the courtesy calls informing them of delays or confirming their boarding status. The comfort provided during travel was also frequently praised by passengers.

JOBELASTAR Cape Town Butterworth recent customer reviews

Very dissapointed with the poor service, still on the way of which the bus was supposed to arrive at 8 Never again with their bus

Zanele M.

December 14, 2024

Arrived late at pick up point,broke down shifted to another bus,then shifted to a taxi to final destination, still enroute to final destination

David O.

October 1, 2024

They called me to tell me that the bus will delay about 30 minute. And when the bus was about to leave they called me to confirm that I boarded the bus. I was so impressed as this was the first time I travelled with Jobela and believe me I never received courtesy call from other bus operators

Vuyiswa M.

September 24, 2024

Big Sky

3.5/51,807 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.6

Eagle Liner

2.5/57,899 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness3.5

Wifi0.7

Customers generally had a positive experience with the bus service, mentioning that it was on time and they appreciated the great service. However, some customers reported cleanliness issues with cockroaches from previous trips.

Eagle Liner Cape Town Butterworth recent customer reviews

Terrible bus don't have heater we were cold the whole night,we still on road since last night 6pm bus broke twice in this trip I would not recommend to anyone 😔

Tembela B.

October 2, 2024

Everything was fine execpt the bus didn't seem like it was cleaned from its previous trip, the were cocroaches

Pambili G.

December 29, 2023

Bus was on time I liked that and the service was great 👍

Bonelwa M.

April 17, 2024

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

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Where are the popular stops in Cape Town and Butterworth?

Stops in Cape Town

A - Bellville - 8 Mabel St.

B - Bus Station - Old Marine Drive

C - Bus Station - Civic Centre

D - Bellville - Sasol Oaks Service Station

E - Bellville

F - Civic Centre

Stops in Butterworth

A - Butterworth - Ellerines, High Street

Frequently asked questions for your trip Cape Town - Butterworth

How can I travel from Cape Town to Butterworth without flying?
How long does it take to get to Butterworth from Cape Town by bus?
What is the travel distance from Cape Town to Butterworth?
What is the number of daily buses traveling from Cape Town to Butterworth?
What are the departure times for the first and last bus traveling from Cape Town to Butterworth?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cape Town to Butterworth?
What is the most affordable way to get from Cape Town to Butterworth?
How much are the bus tickets from Cape Town to Butterworth?

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

Best price found

01/20

$21

01/21

$21

Today

$22

01/23

$22

01/24

$20

01/25

$20

01/26

$20

01/27

$20

The cheapest trip from Cape Town to Butterworth was searched and found on Jan 27, 2025 with a price of $20

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

You can expect to pay from $20 to $48 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Butterworth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-01-27.

Usually MAINLINER 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Cape Town to Butterworth.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Cape Town to Butterworth, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Cape Town to Butterworth will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Cape Town to Butterworth while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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Where are the popular stops in Cape Town and Butterworth?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Cape Town - Butterworth

How can I travel from Cape Town to Butterworth without flying?

How long does it take to get to Butterworth from Cape Town by bus?

What is the travel distance from Cape Town to Butterworth?

What is the number of daily buses traveling from Cape Town to Butterworth?

What are the departure times for the first and last bus traveling from Cape Town to Butterworth?

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

What is the most affordable way to get from Cape Town to Butterworth?

How much are the bus tickets from Cape Town to Butterworth?

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