How much is the bus ticket from Cradock to Paarl?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cradock to Paarl start from $32. The average price for this route is around $89. 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 Cradock to Paarl?

The average bus travel time from Cradock to Paarl is 9h 10m, covering a distance of 647 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 30m and is operated by Badela .

Which bus companies service the Cradock to Paarl route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Badela , Makalala Transport , Flexi City Connect , Eagle Liner , Big Sky , Ramalo , ilulaBus , Gxaweni , Jobela Star , Wez We Coaches , Chilwans Express , APM WC .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cradock to Paarl?

The earliest bus departs from Cradock to Paarl at 1:30pm. And the latest bus departs at 9:40pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cradock to Paarl?

A bus trip from Cradock to Paarl generates an estimated 16 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Cradock to Paarl?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45626 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cradock to Paarl?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Badela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.0.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cradock to Paarl?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 Cradock to Paarl?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Ramalo , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Cradock to Paarl from $38 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cradock to Paarl on January 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	Cradock - Total Garage, Voortrekker Street (Struwig Motors)	9h 5m	5:05am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	Cheapest
Bus	5:50pm	CRADOCK	6h 30m	12:20am	PAARL	Fastest
Bus	7:20pm	Caltex Garage/Adamis Fuel	9h 35m	4:55am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	CRADOCK	8h 25m	2:10am	PAARL	No tags
Bus	8:15pm	Caltex Garage/Adamis Fuel	9h 10m	5:25am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags

Next departures for Cradock to Paarl on January 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	Cradock - Total Garage, Voortrekker Street (Struwig Motors)	9h 5m	5:05am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	Cheapest
Bus	5:50pm	CRADOCK	6h 30m	12:20am	PAARL	Fastest
Bus	7:20pm	Caltex Garage/Adamis Fuel	9h 35m	4:55am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	9:40pm	Caltex Garage/Adamis Fuel	9h 5m	6:45am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	CRADOCK	8h 25m	2:10am	PAARL	No tags

Next departures for Cradock to Paarl on January 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	Cradock - Total Garage, Voortrekker Street (Struwig Motors)	9h 5m	5:05am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	Cheapest
Bus	5:50pm	CRADOCK	6h 30m	12:20am	PAARL	Fastest
Bus	7:20pm	Caltex Garage/Adamis Fuel	9h 35m	4:55am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	CRADOCK	8h 25m	2:10am	PAARL	No tags
Bus	6:25pm	Calata St. - Shell Garage	10h 50m	5:15am	PAARL - Shell Garage, 25 Main Rd, Southern Paarl	No tags

Next departures for Cradock to Paarl on January 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	Cradock - Total Garage, Voortrekker Street (Struwig Motors)	9h 5m	5:05am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	Cheapest
Bus	5:50pm	CRADOCK	6h 30m	12:20am	PAARL	Fastest
Bus	7:20pm	Caltex Garage/Adamis Fuel	9h 35m	4:55am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	CRADOCK	8h 25m	2:10am	PAARL	No tags
Bus	6:25pm	Calata St. - Shell Garage	10h 50m	5:15am	PAARL - Shell Garage, 25 Main Rd, Southern Paarl	No tags

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

Compare 2 ways to go from Cradock to Paarl

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Paarl. The journey takes about 9 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

9h 10mAverage Duration

647 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$32 - $174	Average Duration9h 10m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$57 - $134	Average Duration14h 50m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cradock and Paarl?

Stops in Cradock

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Cradock - Total Garage, Voortrekker Street (Struwig Motors)
Total Garage, Voortrekker Street (Struwig Motors), Cradock, 5880, South Africa
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Stops in Paarl

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Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street
Shell Garage, C/O Suid and Hoof Street, Southern Paarl, Paarl, 7624, South Africa
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,656 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Based on 45656 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at $52

Intercape Budgetliner Cradock Paarl recent customer reviews

It was terrible. I took a night bus and the entire time the bus driver playd loud music and it did not stop so I couldn’t sleep at all.

Mia J.

July 7, 2024

Badela

3.5/5275 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.9

Makalala Transport

3/5237 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi1.2

Flexi City Connect

2.5/5192 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness1.4

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi1

Eagle Liner

2.5/511,119 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Big Sky

3.5/53,399 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.5

Ramalo

3/527 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness1.9

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi0

ilulaBus

2/5825 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.4

Wifi0.3

Gxaweni

2/5107 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness0.9

Cleanliness3.1

Wifi0.6

Jobela Star

2.5/5300 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi0.6

Wez We Coaches

1.5/5563 reviews

Staff1.8

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness1.7

Wifi0.4

Chilwans Express

APM WC

2/53,080 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi0.5

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cradock to Paarl 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 Cradock to Paarl?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cradock to Paarl start from $32. The average price for this route is around $89. 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 Cradock to Paarl?
The average bus travel time from Cradock to Paarl is 9h 10m, covering a distance of 647 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 30m and is operated by Badela.
Which bus companies service the Cradock to Paarl route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Badela, Makalala Transport, Flexi City Connect, Eagle Liner, Big Sky, Ramalo, ilulaBus, Gxaweni, Jobela Star, Wez We Coaches, Chilwans Express, APM WC.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cradock to Paarl?
The earliest bus departs from Cradock to Paarl at 1:30pm. And the latest bus departs at 9:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cradock to Paarl?
A bus trip from Cradock to Paarl generates an estimated 16 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Cradock to Paarl?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45626 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cradock to Paarl?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Badela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cradock to Paarl?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 Cradock to Paarl?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Ramalo, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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

01-14

$62

01-15

No data

Today

$61

01-17

$68

01-18

No data

01-19

$41

01-20

$38

01-21

No data

The cheapest trip from Cradock to Paarl was searched and found on Jan 20, 2026 with a price of $38

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

You can expect to pay from $38 to $109 for a bus ticket from Cradock to Paarl based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2026-01-20.

Usually Badela 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.