Bus Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth: Trip Overview
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Intercape is a long-distance bus company operating mainly in South Africa, but also in Namibia, Botswana and Mozambique. One of the largest and most reputable intercity bus operators in the region, Intercape buses are known for their safety, comfort, and convenience, presenting three bus classes: sleepliner, mainline and budgetliner, each with its own features and level of comfort. Every coach is equipped with bathrooms, air conditioning, individual reading lights, reclining seats, and onboard audio/video entertainment to make your journey even more enjoyable. The company operates a network of routes across South Africa and neighboring countries, connecting major cities and towns.
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😞
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
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.
Based on 805 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 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 $27.00
Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth Buses
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Information on this bus route
| Daily Departures | 3 |
| Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 12:45AM - 6:10PM |
| Minimum Price | $16 |
| Average Ticket Price | $28 |
| Minimum Trip Duration | 7h40m |
| Average Bus Trip Duration | 7h45m |
| Distance | 229 miles (368 km) |
| Bus Companies on This Route | Intercape, Big Sky |
Where are the popular bus stations and stops in Pietermaritzburg and Butterworth?
Intercape Office, 269 Burger St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds)Ellerines, High Street, Butterworth, 4960, South Africa
Butterworth - Ellerines, High Street
Frequently asked questions for your trip Pietermaritzburg - Butterworth
The bus is the best choice to get to Butterworth without a car. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.
On average, the trip from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth takes around 7h 45m, although the fastest bus will take 7h 40m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 230 miles (371 km) that separate the two cities.
The distance separating Pietermaritzburg and Butterworth is 230 miles (371 km).
You can choose from 3 travel times and travel with Intercape and Big Sky. The number of buses from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth can differ depending on the day of the week. Want to make your bus journey from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth as smooth as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.
The bus service operates between 12:45 AM and 6:10 PM.
Buses going from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth start their journey at Pietermaritzburg - Intercape Office, Burger Street (opposite McDonalds) and reach their destination at Butterworth - Ellerines, High Street.
You can save a lot of money on your trip from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $16.
You can expect to pay around $28 for a bus ticket. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $16 to $68, so it's good to do your research before booking.
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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth.
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Did you know?
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
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Popular Buses Connecting Butterworth
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- Bus Mthatha - Butterworth
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- Bus from Pietermaritzburg to Butterworth
- Bus Cofimvaba - Butterworth
- Aliwal North - Butterworth
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