How much is the bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Paarl?

The cheapest bus tickets from Port Elizabeth to Paarl start at R 388. The average price for this route is around R 654. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Port Elizabeth to Paarl?

The average bus journey time from Port Elizabeth to Paarl is 10h 35m, covering a distance of 610 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 9h 40m and is operated by Intercity Xpress .

Which bus companies service the Port Elizabeth to Paarl route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Big Sky , Eagle Liner , Intercape , Intercity Xpress , APM WC .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Port Elizabeth to Paarl?

The earliest bus departs from Port Elizabeth to Paarl at 06:00. And the latest bus departs at 21:50.

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

A bus trip from Port Elizabeth to Paarl produces an estimated 15 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 Port Elizabeth to Paarl?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky , with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3118 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth 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 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Bus Port Elizabeth to Paarl from R 363 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Port Elizabeth to Paarl on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:10	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	9h 45m	06:55	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	Cheapest
Bus	21:50	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	9h 40m	07:30	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	Fastest
Bus	06:00	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	12h 50m	18:50	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	19:25	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	11h 35m	07:00	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	21:25	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	10h 5m	07:30	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags

Next departures from Port Elizabeth to Paarl on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:10	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	10h 35m	05:45	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	Cheapest
Bus	21:50	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	9h 40m	07:30	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	Fastest
Bus	06:00	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	12h 50m	18:50	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	19:25	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	11h 35m	07:00	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	21:25	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	10h 5m	07:30	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags

Next departures from Port Elizabeth to Paarl on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:10	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	9h 45m	06:55	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	Cheapest
Bus	21:50	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	9h 40m	07:30	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	Fastest
Bus	06:00	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	12h 50m	18:50	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	19:25	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	11h 35m	07:00	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	21:25	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	10h 5m	07:30	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags

Next departures from Port Elizabeth to Paarl on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:25	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	11h 35m	07:00	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	Cheapest
Bus	21:50	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	9h 40m	07:30	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	Fastest
Bus	06:00	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	12h 50m	18:50	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	19:25	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	11h 35m	07:00	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	21:25	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	10h 5m	07:30	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags

Next departures from Port Elizabeth to Paarl on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:00	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	12h 50m	18:50	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	Cheapest
Bus	21:50	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	9h 40m	07:30	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	Fastest
Bus	06:00	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	12h 50m	18:50	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	19:25	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	11h 35m	07:00	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	21:25	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	10h 5m	07:30	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags

Next departures from Port Elizabeth to Paarl on 20 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:00	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	12h 50m	18:50	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	Cheapest
Bus	21:50	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	9h 40m	07:30	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	Fastest
Bus	06:00	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	12h 50m	18:50	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	19:25	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	11h 35m	07:00	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	21:25	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	10h 5m	07:30	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:59 PM SAST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 R 388, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

10h 35mAverage duration

610 kmDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 388 - R 1 379	Average duration10h 35m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average priceR 529 - R 1 997	Average duration12h 30m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Port Elizabeth and Paarl?

Stops in Port Elizabeth

A
Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)
Intercape Office, N Union St, Port Elizabeth Central, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa
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B
Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd
262 Cape Rd, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa
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C
CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.
97 Westview Dr, Mill Park, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa
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D
Railway Station
Railway Station, Cnr Harbor Road and Strand St, Port Elizabeth
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E
Greenacres - Intercape Depot
19 Nile Rd, Perridgevale, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa
F
Port Elizabeth
Intercape office, Link Rd, Perridgevale, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa

Stops in Paarl

A
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

Big Sky

3.5/53 171 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

Eagle Liner

3/510 527 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

Based on 10527 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 Wi-Fi. Eagle Liner ticket prices on this trip start at R 451

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.

29 January 2023

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

Jackson C.

30 December 2024

It was late

Emmanuel M.

16 December 2024

Intercape

3.5/544 509 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

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.

22 August 2025

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

Fezeka J.

12 August 2025

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

Azola M.

22 June 2024

Intercity Xpress

3/511 287 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

APM WC

2/52 829 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.8

WiFi0.5

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth to Paarl?
The cheapest bus tickets from Port Elizabeth to Paarl start at R 388. The average price for this route is around R 654. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Port Elizabeth to Paarl?
The average bus journey time from Port Elizabeth to Paarl is 10h 35m, covering a distance of 610 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 9h 40m and is operated by Intercity Xpress.
Which bus companies service the Port Elizabeth to Paarl route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Big Sky, Eagle Liner, Intercape, Intercity Xpress, APM WC.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Port Elizabeth to Paarl?
The earliest bus departs from Port Elizabeth to Paarl at 06:00. And the latest bus departs at 21:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Port Elizabeth to Paarl?
A bus trip from Port Elizabeth to Paarl produces an estimated 15 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 Port Elizabeth to Paarl?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3118 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth 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 4.2 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

13/12

R 426

14/12

R 348

Today

R 363

16/12

R 432

17/12

R 363

18/12

R 474

19/12

R 495

20/12

R 516

The cheapest trip from Port Elizabeth to Paarl was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of R 348

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 R 348 to R 1 347 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 R 363, which is on 2025-12-17.

Usually 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.