How much is the bus ticket from Pretoria to Butterworth?

The cheapest bus tickets from Pretoria to Butterworth start from $27. The average price for this route is around $47. 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 Pretoria to Butterworth?

The average bus trip duration from Pretoria to Butterworth is 16h 5m, covering a distance of 454 miles (732 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 13h 30m and is operated by APM WC .

Which bus companies service the Pretoria to Butterworth route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Eagle Liner , APM WC , Greyhound South Africa , Big Sky , Citiliner .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Pretoria to Butterworth?

The earliest bus departs from Pretoria to Butterworth at 3:20pm. And the latest bus departs at 7:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Pretoria to Butterworth?

A bus trip from Pretoria to Butterworth generates an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Pretoria to Butterworth?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Citiliner , with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 2055 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Pretoria to Butterworth?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Citiliner has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.6.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Pretoria to Butterworth?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Big Sky , with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Pretoria to Butterworth?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky , with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Bus Pretoria to Butterworth from $24 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Pretoria to Butterworth on January 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	13h 45m	6:45am	Butterworth	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	13h 45m	6:45am	Butterworth	Fastest
Bus	3:20pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	16h 5m	7:25am	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	16h 55m	8:55am	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	15h	7:30am	Butterworth, Market Square	No tags

Next departures for Pretoria to Butterworth on January 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	16h 55m	8:55am	Butterworth	Cheapest
Bus	4:30pm	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	15h	7:30am	Butterworth, Market Square	Fastest
Bus	3:20pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	16h 5m	7:25am	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	16h 55m	8:55am	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Bosman Station - Scheiding Street.	16h 30m	8:00am	Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines	No tags

Next departures for Pretoria to Butterworth on January 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	13h 45m	6:45am	Butterworth	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	13h 45m	6:45am	Butterworth	Fastest
Bus	3:20pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	16h 5m	7:25am	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	16h 55m	8:55am	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	15h	7:30am	Butterworth, Market Square	No tags

Next departures for Pretoria to Butterworth on January 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	13h 45m	6:45am	Butterworth	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	13h 45m	6:45am	Butterworth	Fastest
Bus	3:20pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	16h 5m	7:25am	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	16h 55m	8:55am	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	15h	7:30am	Butterworth, Market Square	No tags

Next departures for Pretoria to Butterworth on January 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30pm	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	15h	7:30am	Butterworth, Market Square	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	13h 45m	6:45am	Butterworth	Fastest
Bus	3:20pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	16h 5m	7:25am	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	16h 55m	8:55am	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Bosman Station - Scheiding Street.	16h 30m	8:00am	Butterworth - High Street, Opposite Ellerines	No tags

Next departures for Pretoria to Butterworth on January 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	16h 55m	9:25am	Butterworth	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	13h 45m	6:45am	Butterworth	Fastest
Bus	3:20pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	16h 5m	7:25am	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	16h 55m	8:55am	Butterworth	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	15h	7:30am	Butterworth, Market Square	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:43 PM SAST.

Get from Pretoria to Butterworth

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 16 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

16h 5mAverage Duration

454 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Pretoria and Butterworth?

Stops in Pretoria

A
Pretoria Station
Office 4, Pretoria Station, 180 Scheiding St, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
B
Pretoria Station
Motor Coach Terminal, corner of Paul Kruger and Sheiding street

Stops in Butterworth

A
Butterworth - Ellerines, High Street
Ellerines, High Street, Butterworth, 4960, South Africa
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Intercape

3.5/545,296 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

The bus service is appreciated for being punctual and providing comfortable seats with convenient charging points. However, some users have reported issues such as broken seats at the back and non-functional charging ports. Additionally, there were concerns about pest control due to sightings of cockroaches on board.

Intercape Mainliner Pretoria Butterworth recent customer reviews

The whole experience was bad I left Pta at 4:30 on the 06th of March 2025. I arrived at Butterworth th following day at 13:00 on the ticket I was told the bus will arrive at 09:30. The importance of time is not a priority.

Unathi M.

March 7, 2025

Unfortunately I did not enjoy anything, the bus had an issue with wipers as they were not working therefore had to wait for 4 hours for the mechanic. The bus got stuck again so much that the bus departed at Pretoria station at 16:30 and was due to arrive in Butterworth at 09:30. The time now is 13:28 and still in Mthatha. This was a horrible experience and a nightmare to say the least.

Tembile M.

December 20, 2024

The bus was always on time , comfortable and having charging points which is very convenient for travelling.

Bathandwa M.

August 14, 2024

Eagle Liner

3/510,946 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Customers express dissatisfaction with the service, specifically mentioning delays and late arrivals. These issues seem to be consistent across multiple reviews. Additionally, one review mentions poor bus maintenance as a possible factor for the negative experience.

Eagle Liner Pretoria Butterworth recent customer reviews

The drivers has no hospitality skills and they only stopped twice for toilets while were traveling with kids.

Zinhle L.

February 15, 2025

It was good

Emihle M.

January 11, 2025

The drivers are not very kind

Mandiluve S.

September 21, 2024

APM WC

2/53,003 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi0.5

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,347 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Based on 9347 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Greyhound South Africa ticket prices on this trip start at $33

Citiliner Plus Pretoria Butterworth recent customer reviews

What I loved about their services is their time management, everything was on time and there no delays along the way. What I didn't like is that the charging ports were all not working in the bus

Yamkela M.

December 17, 2024

Excellent 👌🏾

Luzuko M.

July 31, 2025

It arrived on time as always

Phenyo T.

April 12, 2025

Big Sky

3.5/53,326 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.5

Citiliner

3.5/52,072 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.6

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Pretoria to Butterworth, ZA 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 Pretoria to Butterworth?
The cheapest bus tickets from Pretoria to Butterworth start from $27. The average price for this route is around $47. 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 Pretoria to Butterworth?
The average bus trip duration from Pretoria to Butterworth is 16h 5m, covering a distance of 454 miles (732 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 13h 30m and is operated by APM WC.
Which bus companies service the Pretoria to Butterworth route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Greyhound South Africa, Big Sky, Citiliner.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Pretoria to Butterworth?
The earliest bus departs from Pretoria to Butterworth at 3:20pm. And the latest bus departs at 7:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Pretoria to Butterworth?
A bus trip from Pretoria to Butterworth generates an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Pretoria to Butterworth?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Citiliner, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 2055 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Pretoria to Butterworth?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Citiliner has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Pretoria to Butterworth?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Big Sky, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Pretoria to Butterworth?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01/04

$26

01/05

$26

Today

$24

01/07

$26

01/08

$25

01/09

$25

01/10

$25

01/11

$30

The cheapest trip from Pretoria to Butterworth, ZA was searched and found on Jan 6, 2026 with a price of $24

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

You can expect to pay from $24 to $53 for a bus ticket from Pretoria to Butterworth, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2026-01-10.

Usually Greyhound South Africa, 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.