How far is Port Elizabeth from Paarl?

Port Elizabeth and Paarl are 611 km (379 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Port Elizabeth to Paarl?

Buses departing from Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd in Port Elizabeth will take you to Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street in Paarl.

Bus Port Elizabeth to Paarl from $33 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Port Elizabeth to Paarl on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:10pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	10h 35m	5:45am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	Cheapest
Bus	9:50pm	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	9h 40m	7:30am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	Fastest
Bus	7:10pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	10h 35m	5:45am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	7:25pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	11h 35m	7:00am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	9:25pm	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	10h 5m	7:30am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags

Next departures for Port Elizabeth to Paarl on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:10pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	10h 35m	5:45am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	Cheapest
Bus	9:50pm	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	9h 40m	7:30am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	Fastest
Bus	7:10pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	10h 35m	5:45am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	7:25pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	11h 35m	7:00am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	9:25pm	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	10h 5m	7:30am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags

Next departures for Port Elizabeth to Paarl on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:10pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	10h 35m	5:45am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	Cheapest
Bus	9:50pm	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	9h 40m	7:30am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	Fastest
Bus	7:10pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	10h 35m	5:45am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	7:25pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	11h 35m	7:00am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	9:25pm	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	10h 5m	7:30am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags

Next departures for Port Elizabeth to Paarl on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:20am	Intercape Office, 336 Cape Rd	11h 30m	7:50pm	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	Cheapest
Bus	9:50pm	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	9h 40m	7:30am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	Fastest
Bus	7:10pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	10h 35m	5:45am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	7:25pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	11h 35m	7:00am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	9:25pm	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	10h 5m	7:30am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags

Next departures for Port Elizabeth to Paarl on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:25pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	11h 35m	7:00am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	Cheapest
Bus	9:50pm	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	9h 40m	7:30am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	Fastest
Bus	7:10pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	10h 35m	5:45am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	7:25pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	11h 35m	7:00am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	9:25pm	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	10h 5m	7:30am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Port Elizabeth 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 10 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

10h 35mAverage Duration

616 kmDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$34 - $163	Average Duration10h 35m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$46 - $168	Average Duration12h 30m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Eagle Liner

3/510,236 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Based on 10236 reviews, the company was rated 2.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Eagle Liner ticket prices on this trip start at $38

Eagle Liner Port Elizabeth Paarl recent customer reviews

Seats are comfortable but there is no room space. Also the driver played loud music when it was time to sleep so that was not comfortable

Siviwe J.

January 29, 2023

Bus arrived late, was not clean. No toilets inside,

Jackson C.

December 30, 2024

It was late

Emmanuel M.

December 16, 2024

Big Sky

3.5/52,984 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Intercity Xpress

3/510,928 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Intercape

3.5/543,807 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

According to user feedback, the drivers are praised for their excellent service and ensuring a safe journey. However, there is some concern about buses arriving late and cleanliness issues on certain trips. Despite these aspects, many travelers still express satisfaction with their overall travel experience due to the professionalism of the drivers.

Intercape Mainliner Port Elizabeth Paarl recent customer reviews

The bus provided was not the mainliner bus, it arrived on time and there were not many steps on the way.

Yoliswa K.

August 22, 2025

Ibus ibibanda ngathi ngamaphela asenyanga nangku ndinegqela emqolo awusoze undibone ndiphinda kuIntercape zange ndagodola kangaka

Fezeka J.

August 12, 2025

Drivers were amazing but the bus was not clean at al and that was a big disappointment for me.

Azola M.

June 22, 2024

APM WC

2/52,707 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

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Where are the popular stops in Port Elizabeth and Paarl?

Stops in Port Elizabeth

A - Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd

B - Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)

C - CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.

D - Railway Station

E - Greenacres - Intercape Depot

F - Port Elizabeth

Stops in Paarl

A - Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Port Elizabeth to Paarl by bus

How far is Port Elizabeth from Paarl?
Port Elizabeth and Paarl are 611 km (379 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Port Elizabeth to Paarl?
Buses departing from Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd in Port Elizabeth will take you to Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street in Paarl.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-14

$33

11-15

$33

Today

$33

11-17

$33

11-18

$37

11-19

$35

11-20

$37

11-21

$46

The cheapest trip from Port Elizabeth to Paarl was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $33

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

You can expect to pay from $33 to $81 for a bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Paarl based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $33 which is on 2025-11-17.

Usually Intercape, Big Sky 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.