Bus Tickets from Paarl to Cape Town

TodayJul 31
TomorrowAug 1
from US$65
SatAug 2
from US$19
SunAug 3
from US$19
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Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Paarl
    Departure location: Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Cape Town
    Destination location: Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
    Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Paarl
    Departure location: Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Cape Town
    Destination location: Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
    Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Paarl
    Departure location: Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Cape Town
    Destination location: Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
    Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Paarl
    Departure location: Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Cape Town
    Destination location: Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
    Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Paarl
    Departure location: Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Cape Town
    Destination location: Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive
    Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Paarl to Cape Town: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$28
Average Bus Trip Duration1h
Number of daily buses39
Earliest bus departure12:20am
Distance52 km
Latest bus departure7:55pm

Paarl to Cape Town Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Paarl - Cape Town

  1. What is the travel distance from Paarl to Cape Town?

    It's about 56 km (35 miles) from Paarl to Cape Town.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Paarl to Cape Town?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street, in Paarl, and end it at Bellville - 8 Mabel St. In Cape Town.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
07-29
US$17
07-30
US$17
Today
US$14
08-01
US$63
08-02
US$17
08-03
US$17
08-04
US$17
08-05
US$23
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Paarl to Cape Town was searched and found on Jul 31, 2025 with a price of US$14

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

You can expect to pay from US$14 to US$86 for a bus ticket from Paarl to Cape Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$17 which is on 2025-08-02.

Usually WEZWECOACHES 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

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Paarl and Cape Town!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Paarl to Cape Town, get comfy and count the stars.

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 Paarl to Cape Town.

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Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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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