According to customer reviews, there are concerns about poor customer care and instances where the driver left passengers behind despite their efforts to catch the bus.
I was told had missed the bus because it left earlier that what was on my ticket and was forced to get on big city which i dont know if it has same standards. It is late on schedule as i am still on the bus. I am really disapointed
2 out of 5 stars
Lenin M.
I had to sit in the middle seat of the 3 seats side. The problem was the guy sitting by the window was over sized taking up 1 1/2 seat space and the guy sitting at the end was determined to sit in his full seat space. I had to sit beding forward in my seat from Paarl till Bloem. As a result of this my right hip and all the muscles in my body is painful today. I don't know if I will use intercape again. When I booked my seat down to Paarl for the 13 Dec I got the sleepliner and was very impressed. For the same price I booked my seat back Paarl to JHB and got the budget liner. I have raised this with the driver yesterday after the first stop and was told I have to phone the help line. I told them I was unable to cause my phone was on 25% and that I could not even charge my phone for 2 reasons. I am being swatched in my seat as the guy next to me was taking up halve off my seat due to his side yet they insisted that a 3rd person sit next to me as it was a 3 seater. I also advised him that the charge ports was for UBS and my phone needs c type charge point. Yet infront 2 small children we seated with more than enough space. The driver for most of our stops didn't even say where we stopped and since my phoned died cause I was unable to charge it I was in the dark most of the time as to where I was in my yourney .I really have nothing good to say about my budget liner trip.
1 out of 5 stars
Adeile H.
Bad, the driver left me behind even if I tried chasing the bus and showing him my ticket, he left me behind
Based on 2721 reviews, the company was rated 2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at $25
APMWC Paarl Johannesburg recent customer reviews
Poor time management. The bus says,they will departure at 6:15 pm but we end up departure at 9:48pm .l'm so frustrated really.
1 out of 5 stars
Kudakwashe C.
1st time I used this bus company.
Very very bad services.
The bus did not arrive to pick up the passenger.
I had to buy another ticket
1 out of 5 stars
Willem B.
First off all they were very late and didn't apologize for that,they had many unnecessary long stops and we arrived late were supposed to arrive at 07:30but arrived at 12:00 imagine I had an interview to attend and my baby was getting cold, I'll never book that bus again
According to customer reviews, there are mixed opinions about the service. Some customers express satisfaction with the staff and services provided. However, others mention poor hygiene on the bus, specifically mentioning ants, as well as significant delays in departure times. These issues have been consistent across multiple reviews and have caused inconvenience for some passengers.
The driver yelled at me for being late , he crush out on me and I didn't even respond besides saying sorry. He told me I shouldn't say sorry
1 out of 5 stars
Busisiwe M.
I was 19:40there by shell waiting for the bus up to 2:54 no bus come the depart time was 20:00 and im still in paarl and i dont have ani money to buy another bus ticket and lost my job because of the bus
Passengers have shared positive experiences, highlighting the driver's informative communication and uplifting atmosphere with gospel music. However, there were concerns about overbooked seats, multiple ticket checks, and delays on a journey that was supposed to be an upgrade from Eagle Liner to Intercity XpressMusic.
Driver was a prayer warrior and playing gospel music and also they were informative about the trip
5 out of 5 stars
Effort Brett N.
The bus wasn't Eagle Liner, it was intercity XpressMusic supposed to be an upgrade. The seats on the bust were overbooked, there were 3 ticket checks and far too many delays
Intercity Xpress is a long-distance bus company operating in South Africa. The company established itself as an affordable intercity bus operator, offering services between cities all over the country. Their coaches are equipped with standard seats and they have a generous luggage policy of up to 25 kg. Although they make an effort to respect their timetables, travelers report that delays are expected for Intercity Xpress, so it's good to be flexible with your schedule if you're traveling with them. Their cancellation policy is also flexible, as you can cancel your ticket up to 6 hours before travel time and get a refund of 80% of your ticket value.
According to multiple reviews, customers express dissatisfaction with the service provided by this bus company. The main issues mentioned include significant delays, incorrect departure addresses on tickets, and overbooking of seats resulting in children having to share seats. Additionally, there were reports of cockroaches on the bus and frequent breakdowns during the journey. Despite some positive comments about staff behavior, overall customer experiences have been negative due to these various problems encountered during travel.
Wez We Coaches Paarl Johannesburg recent customer reviews
Late departure u don't keep time ,as we speak was supposed to arrive at 5 im still inside bus there was exchange ppl are standing 10 of them with no seats ,ur services are very bad I'll nvr recommend anyone to travel with ur company
1 out of 5 stars
Vanessa Mpho B.
Bus drivers were allowing people to hike them, the bust got late 4 hours because of that. Metro Police stopped us 3 times and they bribed them 3 times. It was an awful trip
1 out of 5 stars
Bayanda N.
I ended up not using the bus because it didn't arrive I'll recommend to exchange my ticket and book for my return
Atlantic offers 1 daily buses from Paarl to Johannesburg. Though the average price for this trip is $41, you can find tickets starting at $41. The trip between the two cities usually takes about 1050.
Users have noted that the drivers were friendly and provided a pleasant experience overall. However, there are concerns about delays in arrival times and the safety of drop-off points, particularly in Johannesburg where passengers felt unsafe due to surrounding touts.
I wish I could but Bus decided to Ghost me thereafter I had to go back home at 22:30 for a Bus I booked 20:00
1 out of 5 stars
Phawulethu N.
The experience was nice only tht the bus did delay in coming to pick me up.The drivers were friendly.And I was not impressed by the point of drop in Joburg. The place were the bus drop people is not safe.At least find a better place to drop off people.By the tym the bus stop it is surrounded by touts.
4 out of 5 stars
Jimmy N.
I didn’t enjoy anything I wasn’t picked up by any bus I was left in the rain I waited for it but it never showed up
Based on 3019 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at $43
Big Sky Express Paarl Johannesburg recent customer reviews
The bus was exellent just the 2 ladies infront had their seats reclined for the full 19 hours nd i had no space to even stretched my feet nd its swollen nd my body aches the space thre was almst non each time I had to get out of the bus for the break I had to ask them to just move fwd thr seats nd the guy next to me same issue
Based on 55 reviews, the company was rated 2.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Nobles ticket prices on this trip start at $34
Based on 817 reviews, the company was rated 2.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the seats but often complained with the wifi. ilulaBus ticket prices on this trip start at $29
Based on 5 reviews, Hartley Tours was rated 1.8 stars for this trip. Hartley Tours ticket prices on this trip start at $43, with the trip lasting on average 900.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Paarl to Johannesburg by bus
What is the distance between Paarl and Johannesburg?
The distance between the two cities is 751 miles (1211 km).
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Paarl to Johannesburg?
If you're headed to Johannesburg from Paarl, chances are that your bus will depart from Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street and arrive at O. R Tambo Airport Johannesburg. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.
What are the best sights and things to do in Johannesburg?
Once in Johannesburg, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Old Fort and Constitution Hill, Botanical Gardens and Emmarentia Dam, SAB World of Beer, Origins Centre and Gold Reef City.
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The cheapest trip from Paarl to Johannesburg was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $23
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Paarl to Johannesburg, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $23 to $107 for a bus ticket from Paarl to Johannesburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-11-23.
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.
The cheapest trip from Paarl to Johannesburg was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $23
