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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Paarl
    Departure location: Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Port Elizabeth
    Destination location: Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)
    Operated by: APMWCAPMWC
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Paarl
    Departure location: Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Port Elizabeth
    Destination location: Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd
    Operated by: Intercity XpressIntercity Xpress
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Paarl
    Departure location: Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Port Elizabeth
    Destination location: Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)
    Operated by: Intercape MainlinerIntercape Mainliner
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Paarl
    Departure location: Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street
    Arrival time: May 23 at
    Destination city: Port Elizabeth
    Destination location: Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street
    Operated by: Big SkyBig Sky
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Paarl
    Departure location: Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Port Elizabeth
    Destination location: Port Elizabeth Railway Station
    Operated by: Intercity XpressIntercity Xpress
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Paarl to Port Elizabeth.

Bus
Average Price$22 - $57Average Duration11h 20m
15kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Shuttle
Average Price$32 - $58Average Duration12h 35m
19kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Paarl to Port Elizabeth

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Port Elizabeth. The journey takes about 11 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day
11h 20mAverage Duration
$22Cheapest ticket
15kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Paarl to Port Elizabeth: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$30
Average bus trip duration11h 20m
Number of daily buses12
Earliest bus departure7:10am
Distance382 miles (616 km)
Latest bus departure8:25pm

Paarl to Port Elizabeth Bus

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05/21
$20
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$20
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$20
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$21
05/25
$20
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Paarl to Port Elizabeth was searched and found on May 23, 2025 with a price of $20

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

You can expect to pay from $20 to $42 for a bus ticket from Paarl to Port Elizabeth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-05-23.

Usually MAINLINER, intercity_xpress 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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The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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