Bus Butterworth (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg

Compare all timetables for the bus from Butterworth (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Butterworth (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg from various bus operators like Intercape, Greyhound South Africa or Big Sky Intercity for the next days.

today

$23

tomorrow

$31

Wednesday

$31

Thursday

$32

Friday

$21

Saturday

$27

Sunday

$21

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Big Sky Intercity	8h 15m	3:50 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	12:05 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 3:50:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
Intercape	8h 5m	4:50 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	12:55 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 4:50:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Intercape	7h 40m	11:55 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	7:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 11:55:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Greyhound South Africa	8h 55m	4:30 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	1:25 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 4:30:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 1:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 40m	2:05 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	9:45 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 2:05:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Intercape	7h 40m	11:55 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	7:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 11:55:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Greyhound South Africa	8h 55m	4:30 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	1:25 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 4:30:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intercape	7h 40m	2:05 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	9:45 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station		Economy	$31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 2:05:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
	Intercape	7h 40m	11:55 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	7:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station		Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 11:55:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	7h 40m	2:05 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	9:45 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 2:05:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Intercape	7h 40m	11:55 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	7:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 11:55:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Greyhound South Africa	8h 55m	4:30 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	1:25 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 4:30:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 1:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	8h 15m	3:50 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	12:05 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 3:50:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
Intercape	8h 5m	4:50 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	12:55 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 4:50:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 12:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Intercape	7h 40m	2:05 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	9:45 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 2:05:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Greyhound South Africa	8h 55m	4:30 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	1:25 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 4:30:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 1:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound South Africa	8h 55m	4:30 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	1:25 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 4:30:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 1:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
Intercape	7h 40m	2:05 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	9:45 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 2:05:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Intercape	7h 40m	11:55 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	7:35 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 11:55:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	8h 15m	3:50 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	12:05 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 8/2/2026 3:50:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 8/3/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
Intercape	8h 5m	4:50 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	12:55 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 8/2/2026 4:50:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 8/3/2026 12:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Greyhound South Africa	8h 55m	4:30 PM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	1:25 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 8/2/2026 4:30:00 PM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 8/3/2026 1:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
Intercape	7h 40m	2:05 AM	Butterworth (ZA)	Bus Stop	9:45 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Bus Stop, Butterworth (ZA) (South Africa) at 8/2/2026 2:05:00 AM to Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Butterworth (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg is $21 on 7/26/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Butterworth (ZA) and Pietermaritzburg

See here how frequent the connections between Butterworth (ZA) and Pietermaritzburg are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily buses from Butterworth (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Butterworth (ZA) and Pietermaritzburg.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 16 buses from Butterworth (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg, while Night sees the fewest connections between Butterworth (ZA) and Pietermaritzburg, with 10 offers.

Facts about the bus from Butterworth (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg

Compare all providers like Intercape, Greyhound South Africa and Big Sky Intercity that travel 5 times every day by bus from Butterworth (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg in one click! Book your bus ticket from Butterworth (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg starting from $21!

Cheapest Bus	$21
Fastest Bus	7h 40m
Earliest Bus	3:50 PM
Latest Bus	11:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	229.9 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Greyhound South Africa and Big Sky Intercity

Cheapest bus connections from Butterworth (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg

Every day, 5 buses from 3 bus companies leave Butterworth (ZA) for Pietermaritzburg: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

$23

Tuesday 07/28

$32

Wednesday 07/29

$32

Thursday 07/30

$32

Friday 07/31

$21

Saturday 08/01

$31

Sunday 08/02

$24

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$34

Thursday 08/06

$34

Friday 08/07

$25

Saturday 08/08

$34

Sunday 08/09

$23

Monday 08/10

$23

Tuesday 08/11

$35

Wednesday 08/12

$34

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

$23

Monday 08/17

Tuesday 08/18

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Butterworth (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Butterworth (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $21, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Butterworth (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $32.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Butterworth (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg, with $21. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $35.

How to save money travelling from Butterworth (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Butterworth (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Butterworth (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Butterworth (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Butterworth (ZA) and Pietermaritzburg

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Butterworth (ZA) and Pietermaritzburg.

Bus Stop

High Street

Burger St. Bus Station

Burger Street 269

Montrose Bus Station

Leinster Road

Woodburn Rugby Stadium

Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse

Service and Comfort on the bus from Butterworth (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Butterworth (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg? Or which bus companies serve the route Butterworth (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Butterworth (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg bus

How much does a Butterworth (ZA) Pietermaritzburg bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $21 and takes 8h 15m to reach Pietermaritzburg. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Butterworth (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $21 and $54. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Pietermaritzburg.

On average, how many connections are available from Butterworth (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg each day?

Every day, the Butterworth (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Butterworth (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg take?

The fastest bus from Butterworth (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg is offered by Intercape and takes 7h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $37. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Butterworth (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg?

The earliest bus arriving in Pietermaritzburg from Butterworth (ZA) starts at 3:50 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Butterworth (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg?

The latest bus trip departing from Butterworth (ZA) for Pietermaritzburg starts at 11:55 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Butterworth (ZA) Pietermaritzburg route?

When traveling by bus from Butterworth (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg, passengers can travel with Intercape, Greyhound South Africa and Big Sky Intercity. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Butterworth (ZA) and Pietermaritzburg?

You can check all the direct connections between Butterworth (ZA) and Pietermaritzburg by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Intercape, Greyhound South Africa and Big Sky Intercity.

What can I take with me on the Butterworth (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Butterworth (ZA) Pietermaritzburg bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Butterworth (ZA) Pietermaritzburg bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Butterworth (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Butterworth (ZA) to Pietermaritzburg

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Butterworth (ZA) and to Pietermaritzburg

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Butterworth (ZA) and to Pietermaritzburg. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!