How much is the bus ticket from Plettenberg Bay to Paarl?

The cheapest bus tickets from Plettenberg Bay to Paarl start at R 382. The average price for this route is around R 859. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Plettenberg Bay to Paarl?

The average bus journey time from Plettenberg Bay to Paarl is 7h 20m, covering a distance of 408 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 6h 45m and is operated by Eagle Liner .

Which bus companies service the Plettenberg Bay to Paarl route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Big Sky , Eagle Liner , Intercity Xpress , APM WC .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Plettenberg Bay to Paarl?

The earliest bus departs from Plettenberg Bay to Paarl at 00:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:40.

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

A bus trip from Plettenberg Bay to Paarl produces an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Plettenberg Bay 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 Plettenberg Bay to Paarl?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Plettenberg Bay 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 Plettenberg Bay to Paarl?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Plettenberg Bay to Paarl from R 358 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Plettenberg Bay to Paarl on 20 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:05	Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers)	7h 45m	19:50	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	21:00	Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way, Plettenberg Bay, 6600	7h 15m	04:15	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	21:20	Shell Ultra City @ Steers	7h 50m	05:10	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	22:25	Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers)	7h 20m	05:45	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	23:00	Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way, Plettenberg Bay, 6600	7h 20m	06:20	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Plettenberg Bay 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 7 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 382, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

7h 20mAverage duration

408 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 382 - R 2 157	Average duration7h 20m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average priceR 527 - R 3 546	Average duration8h 30m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Plettenberg Bay and Paarl?

Stops in Plettenberg Bay

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Plettenberg Bay
Shell Ultra, Cnr N2 and Marine Way, Plettenberg Bay
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Stops in Paarl

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

Intercape

3.5/545 757 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Based on 45757 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 Wi-Fi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at R 578

Intercape Plettenberg Bay Paarl recent customer reviews

No informationw as given to me about a connecting bus from somerset to paarl, and as such i did not get off at somerset assuming we would still stop in paarl. I then had to get off in belville and organize my own transport from there to paarl. A gruelling experience, and i will not be using intercape again.

Kent F.

5 December 2019

would most likely not make use of intercape again

Suzen T.

17 December 2021

I was not even dropped of at Paarl and was just told i had to get off

Gerhardus P E.

22 March 2021

Big Sky

3.5/53 423 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.5

Eagle Liner

2.5/511 156 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

Intercity Xpress

3/512 027 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.2

APM WC

2/53 108 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 Plettenberg Bay to Paarl by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Plettenberg Bay to Paarl?
The cheapest bus tickets from Plettenberg Bay to Paarl start at R 382. The average price for this route is around R 859. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Plettenberg Bay to Paarl?
The average bus journey time from Plettenberg Bay to Paarl is 7h 20m, covering a distance of 408 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 6h 45m and is operated by Eagle Liner.
Which bus companies service the Plettenberg Bay to Paarl route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Big Sky, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, APM WC.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Plettenberg Bay to Paarl?
The earliest bus departs from Plettenberg Bay to Paarl at 00:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:40.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Plettenberg Bay to Paarl?
A bus trip from Plettenberg Bay to Paarl produces an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Plettenberg Bay 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 Plettenberg Bay to Paarl?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Big Sky has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.5.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Plettenberg Bay 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 Plettenberg Bay to Paarl?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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R 541

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R 358

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The cheapest trip from Plettenberg Bay to Paarl was searched and found on 22 Jan 2026 with a price of R 358

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

You can expect to pay from R 358 to R 998 for a bus ticket from Plettenberg Bay to Paarl based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 358, which is on 2026-01-22.

Usually 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.