- Paarl to Cape Town buses
Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street | Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive | Cheapest | |||||
| Bus | Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street | Bellville - 8 Mabel St. | Fastest | |||||
![]() | Bus | PAARL | CAPE TOWN | No tags | ||||
![]() | Bus | Paarl - Shell Garage, Jan Van Riebeeck Dr. | Cape Town | No tags | ||||
![]() | Bus | PAARL (JOBELASTAR) | Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr. | No tags |
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Get from Paarl to Cape Town
The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Paarl and Cape Town?
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
Stops in Cape Town
- A8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
- B
Bus Station - Old Marine Drive
Old Marine Drive Unit 11, Long Distance Bus Facility, Cape Town Station - C1 Old Marine Dr, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
- D
Civic Centre
8001,, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa - E
Bellville
8 Mabel St, Oakdale, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa - F
Bellville - Oakdale
Caltex Garage,, 140 Durban Road,, Oakdale,, Bellville ,, Cape Town
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Paarl to Cape Town 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 Paarl to Cape Town?
The cheapest bus tickets from Paarl to Cape Town start from $17. The average price for this route is around $27. 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 Paarl to Cape Town?
The average bus trip duration from Paarl to Cape Town is 1h, covering a distance of 33 miles (53 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 15m and is operated by Eagle Liner.
Which bus companies service the Paarl to Cape Town route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 37 buses available per day, including services from APM WC, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Makalala Transport, Flexi City Connect, ilulaBus, Badela, Gxaweni, Jacobs Coaches, Jobela Star, Atlantic, Wez We Coaches, Nobles, FF Gertse, Intercape, Big Sky, Chilwans Express, Hartley Tours.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Paarl to Cape Town?
The earliest bus departs from Paarl to Cape Town at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 1:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Paarl to Cape Town?
A bus trip from Paarl to Cape Town generates an estimated 1 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 Paarl to Cape Town?
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 Paarl to Cape Town?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Badela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.0.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Paarl to Cape Town?
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 Paarl to Cape Town?
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.
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 $17 to $100 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 $17 which is on 2025-12-17.
Usually Flexi City Connect, Greyhound South Africa 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.
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