How much is the bus ticket from Bloemfontein to Paarl?

The cheapest bus tickets from Bloemfontein to Paarl start from $25. The average price for this route is around $50. 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 Bloemfontein to Paarl?

The average bus trip duration from Bloemfontein to Paarl is 12h, covering a distance of 533 miles (860 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 30m and is operated by Flexi City Connect .

Which bus companies service the Bloemfontein to Paarl route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Eagle Liner , Greyhound South Africa , Big Sky , APM WC , Atlantic , Flexi City Connect .

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

The earliest bus departs from Bloemfontein to Paarl at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

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

A bus trip from Bloemfontein to Paarl generates an estimated 21 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Bloemfontein 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 3015 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bloemfontein 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 has the most timely service from Bloemfontein to Paarl?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Bloemfontein 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 Bloemfontein to Paarl from $35 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bloemfontein to Paarl on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:40pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	13h 35m	11:15am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	Cheapest
Bus	6:00pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	12h	6:00am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	Fastest
Bus	8:45am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	21h	5:45am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	12h	6:00am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	BLOEMFONTEIN (ATLANTIC)	12h	11:00am	PAARL (ATLANTIC)	No tags

Next departures for Bloemfontein to Paarl on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:45am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	21h	5:45am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	Cheapest
Bus	6:15pm	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	11h 10m	5:25am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	Fastest
Bus	12:45am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	11h 30m	12:15pm	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	8:45am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	21h	5:45am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	12:15am	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	13h 5m	1:20pm	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags

Next departures for Bloemfontein to Paarl on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:40pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	13h 35m	11:15am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	Cheapest
Bus	12:45am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	11h 30m	12:15pm	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	12h 10m	12:40pm	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	8:45am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	21h	5:45am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	12h 10m	12:40pm	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags

Next departures for Bloemfontein to Paarl on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30pm	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	12h	11:30am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	Cheapest
Bus	6:15pm	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	11h 10m	5:25am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	Fastest
Bus	12:45am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	11h 30m	12:15pm	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	8:45am	Intercape Office, Park Road (Tourist Centre)	21h	5:45am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	12:15am	Bloemfontein Tourist Centre	13h 5m	1:20pm	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:49 PM SAST.

Get from Bloemfontein to Paarl

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

12hAverage Duration

533 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Bloemfontein and Paarl?

Stops in Bloemfontein

A
Engen Bloemfontein 1 Stop South
N1 South, Groenvlei, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa
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B
Bloemfontein Tourist Centre
60 Park Rd, Willows, Tourist Centre, Park Road (next to Municipal Swimming Pool)
C
Engen Mangaung
n8 Kruger Ave, Estoire, Bloemfontein, 9300, 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

Intercape

3.5/544,293 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Intercape has received positive feedback for its punctuality and excellent driver services, contributing to an overall enjoyable travel experience. However, some users have noted areas for improvement in communication with passengers and air conditioning quality during trips.

Intercape Bloemfontein Paarl recent customer reviews

They should try to communicate with passengers and confirm if they are still going to have that trip,just incase that person has not arrived. Call centre staff should be trained properly. Some they lack communication skills

Nokubonga M.

January 31, 2022

Charging points were not working, the bus was late by an hour plus.

Imameleng T.

June 29, 2025

Good but the bus was delayed by 2hrs..overall good trip.

Onalerona M.

November 18, 2024

Eagle Liner

3/510,422 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

According to customer reviews, there have been complaints about the lack of monitoring for phone calls. Customers found it frustrating that they were redirected to different numbers and experienced slow response times. Additionally, some customers mentioned that the bus was late by 45 minutes without any notification from the company.

Eagle Liner Bloemfontein Paarl recent customer reviews

We book for tonight the trip and we had the time wrong it was for last night and we ask if they can change the ticket for tonight answer is NO buy a new ticket that is very unprofessional so we must buy a new ticket for tonight very unhappy for this service that's cost me dubble

Esme F.

January 24, 2025

First of all the bus was late for more than 2 and half hour, imagine and the was no communication sent saying its going to late for me i will never again use eagles liner or recommend anyone your services is very bad

Tamara S.

February 14, 2024

The drivers screamed asking if there is someone who gets off before they themselves check the list

Jane K.

May 2, 2023

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,186 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

According to customer reviews, the bus service received mixed feedback. Some customers mentioned that the trip was very good despite the bus being dirty on the inside. However, there were also complaints about a significant delay of over 5 hours and misleading information from the office regarding its arrival time.

Greyhound Bloemfontein Paarl recent customer reviews

Worst service ever, thebus was over 5 hours late and on top of that the office kept telling us the bus will be here soon, this is unexpected.

Sunel S.

April 5, 2023

On time, nice seats

Paul K.

July 9, 2023

Big Sky

3.5/53,110 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

APM WC

2/52,783 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Atlantic

Flexi City Connect

2/535 reviews

Staff3.1

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi1.2

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bloemfontein 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 Bloemfontein to Paarl?
The cheapest bus tickets from Bloemfontein to Paarl start from $25. The average price for this route is around $50. 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 Bloemfontein to Paarl?
The average bus trip duration from Bloemfontein to Paarl is 12h, covering a distance of 533 miles (860 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 30m and is operated by Flexi City Connect.
Which bus companies service the Bloemfontein to Paarl route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Eagle Liner, Greyhound South Africa, Big Sky, APM WC, Atlantic, Flexi City Connect.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bloemfontein to Paarl?
The earliest bus departs from Bloemfontein to Paarl at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bloemfontein to Paarl?
A bus trip from Bloemfontein to Paarl generates an estimated 21 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Bloemfontein 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 3015 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bloemfontein 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 has the most timely service from Bloemfontein to Paarl?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Bloemfontein 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

12/03

$24

12/04

$29

Today

$35

12/06

$43

12/07

$35

12/08

$42

12/09

$45

12/10

$45

The cheapest trip from Bloemfontein to Paarl was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $24

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

You can expect to pay from $24 to $122 for a bus ticket from Bloemfontein to Paarl based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2025-12-07.

Usually Greyhound South Africa, 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.