Is there a way to reach Paarl from Queenstown without flying?

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Paarl without flying. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. You also have the option of using carpooling services.

How long does it take to get to Paarl from Queenstown by bus?

Traveling from Queenstown to Paarl takes around 11h 10m on average, but you can get there in as little as 8h 35m with the quickest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 476 miles (767 km) that separate the two cities.

What is the distance between Queenstown and Paarl?

Queenstown and Paarl are 476 miles (767 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Queenstown to Paarl?

If you're headed to Paarl from Queenstown, chances are that your bus will depart from Queenstown Station and arrive at Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What is the most affordable way to travel from Queenstown to Paarl?

Go for the bus if you want the most affordable way to travel this route. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $20.

What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Queenstown to Paarl?

The bus ticket costs $35 on average. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $20 and $57, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Queenstown, ZA to Paarl Bus Tickets

TodayMay 1

from $19

TomorrowMay 2

from $19

SatMay 3

from $19

SunMay 4

from $20

MonMay 5

from $19

TueMay 6

WedMay 7

ThuMay 8

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: May 2 at 5:00pm
Departure city: Queenstown
Departure location: Railway Station
Arrival time: May 3 at 3:50am
Destination city: Paarl
Destination location: Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street
Operated by: APMWC
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 50m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: May 2 at 3:45pm
Departure city: Queenstown
Departure location: QUEENSTOWN
Arrival time: May 3 at 12:20am
Destination city: Paarl
Destination location: PAARL
Operated by: BADELA
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h 35m
Departure time: May 2 at 2:25pm
Departure city: Queenstown
Departure location: Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)
Arrival time: May 3 at 5:45am
Destination city: Paarl
Destination location: Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 15h 20m
Departure time: May 2 at 5:40pm
Departure city: Queenstown
Departure location: Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)
Arrival time: May 3 at 5:20am
Destination city: Paarl
Destination location: Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street
Operated by: Big Sky
Vehicle: BusDuration: 11h 40m
Departure time: May 2 at 6:15pm
Departure city: Queenstown
Departure location: Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)
Arrival time: May 3 at 5:25am
Destination city: Paarl
Destination location: Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street
Operated by: Intercape Mainliner Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 11h 10m

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Bus Queenstown to Paarl: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$35

Average bus trip duration11h 10m

Number of daily buses25

Earliest bus departure11:45am

Distance477 miles (768 km)

Latest bus departure9:00pm

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Intercape

3.5/539,485 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Customers have shared positive experiences with Intercape, highlighting it as a safe and reliable bus company. Many appreciated the overall service quality and mentioned that their perceptions of bus travel improved significantly after using this company. However, some noted minor issues such as the lack of advertised Wi-Fi and occasional high speeds during trips.

Intercape Mainliner Queenstown Paarl recent customer reviews

I enjoyed everything the only thing I didn't like was that they was no wifi yet it was advertised

Lunga M.

July 1, 2024

I’ve had recently had bad experiences with other bus companies and told myself I would never be on a bus ever again.But when I travelled with intercape my perception changed completely I don’t want to lie my experience with intercape went exceptionally well👌

Natasha L.

February 25, 2022

Really enjoyed

Sinesihle M.

February 17, 2024

APM WC

2/51,745 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness0.9

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.4

Users have reported that despite the bus being late, with a scheduled departure from Queenstown at 17:20 but arriving at 19:00, they experienced a pleasant journey. The buses were in good condition and managed to reach their destination on time by the next morning.

APMWC Queenstown Paarl recent customer reviews

its not a reliable bus. I was supposed to board at half past 4 yesterday, the bus delayed by a whole hour and when an Apm bus arrived it only picked up like 4 people. These people even arrived later than me, i arrived at half past 4 and ended up getting on the bus at half past 8 yesterday evening, i still havent arrived where im going. I wish they can work on improving their service

Buhle D.

November 24, 2024

The bus was late supposed depart from Queenstown at 17:20 it arrived at 19:00 but I had a nice journey but was in good condition 😁😊 it made the arrival time of 07:20 next morning in paarl

Avuyile M.

October 10, 2024

Good drivers, bad managers, waited 2 hrs in Graaf Reinet confused and frustrated

Gcinisiko M.

September 28, 2024

Big Sky

3.5/52,106 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.6

Eagle Liner

2.5/58,659 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness3.5

Wifi0.7

Eagleliner bus company connects South Africa’s largest cities and beach resorts. They are known for having the most affordable fares in the country, so if the price is your main concern, this might the bus company for you. Their buses are equipped with standard features, like reclining seats, air conditioning and bathrooms. You can travel with up to 25kg of luggage, which is more than enough for most travelers. If your travel plans change, you can reschedule your ticket by paying a 20% fee, up to 6 hours before travel time.

Eagle Liner Queenstown Paarl recent customer reviews

Drivers Driving safe and they understand the customers. I only complain about heaters

Vuyiseka M.

December 27, 2023

Makalala Transport

3/5179 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi1.3

BADELA

3.5/5192 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.9

ilulaBus

2/5816 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.3

According to customer reviews, Ilula Bus service has received negative feedback regarding their reliability and customer care. Passengers have reported being dropped off at the wrong station without any assistance or compensation. Additionally, there are complaints about significant delays with no prior notification provided to passengers. These issues raise concerns about the company's organization and communication practices, which may affect travelers' overall experience negatively.

ilulaBus Queenstown Paarl recent customer reviews

Terrible,the bus pass my destination point and drop me at the following station,claiming that they did not know if there was a person for my station which was Paarl even though i have bought a ticket The driver gave me R50 to catch a taxi that was not available at the drop off point,and he told me to see how i get home because it was not their fault that i did not come to report to them when they called for laguage,which i did not have I was left there

Thembakazi S.

June 19, 2023

It was the disaster of a trip, I will never in my life book that stupid bus again. I can't be believe what that busy company have to put the passengers in that situation where we have to stuck in Graaff Reniet for hours because the is no money for deisel. So we ended up contributing to our pockets so that the bus can get diesel and go we contributed to the amount of R3400, then the Bus stopped again then to Leinsburg because the diesel is low then we again contributed the amount of R1000.00 we then went to Worcester with that diesel. It stopped again in another garade in Worcester then we didn't have money any more to contribute for the diesel money as passengers. Luckily we saw some police in that garage and we told them our story and the situation we in. The police got the cell numbers of the lady who is claiming that she is the daughter of the owner of the bus that Ilula has hired, the name of the Buss is "Freeway Coaches". When called by the police we waited only five minutes and the money of the diesel that will take from Worcester to Cape Town was transferred. The management of Ilula Bus is disappointing and the drivers were also rude to us. So I will never recommend anyone to book that bus. To be honest I had an 😞 trip. Didn't enjoy anything about that bus. I only thank god that I have arrived safely🙏.

Jongisizwe M.

June 5, 2023

Very bad, the bus delayed for more than 5 hours. Passengers were never informed about the delay. Taxis were organized much later for us. Ilula is the worst bus service, I will never recommend anyone to use it, in fact I will warn people about this experience

Siyathandwa S.

May 22, 2023

Nobles

2/552 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness1.3

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi0.6

JOBELASTAR

2.5/5245 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness1.9

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi0.6

Gxaweni

1/518 reviews

Staff0.5

Timeliness0.3

Cleanliness1.9

Wifi0

NALEDI

2.5/520 reviews

Staff2.2

Timeliness0.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0

FFGERTSE

1.5/5372 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.6

Cleanliness2.1

Wifi0.1

Intercity Xpress

3/58,845 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1

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.

Chilwans Express

ZA bus companies: Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Delta Coaches

Queenstown to Paarl Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Queenstown and Paarl?

Stops in Queenstown

A - Railway Station

B - Intercape Office, Cathcart Road (next to Sasol Garage)

C - Queenstown Station

D - Greyhound Office

Stops in Paarl

A - Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street

Frequently asked questions for your trip Queenstown - Paarl

Is there a way to reach Paarl from Queenstown without flying?
How long does it take to get to Paarl from Queenstown by bus?
What is the distance between Queenstown and Paarl?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Queenstown to Paarl?
What is the most affordable way to travel from Queenstown to Paarl?
What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Queenstown to Paarl?

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

04/29

$19

04/30

$19

Today

$19

05/02

$19

05/03

$19

05/04

$20

05/05

$19

05/06

$19

The cheapest trip from Queenstown to Paarl was searched and found on May 6, 2025 with a price of $19

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

You can expect to pay from $19 to $57 for a bus ticket from Queenstown to Paarl based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-05-06.

Usually BIG SKY, MAINLINER 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Queenstown to Paarl.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Queenstown to Paarl, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Queenstown to Paarl.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Queenstown to Paarl while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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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Bus Queenstown to Paarl: Trip Overview

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Intercape Mainliner Queenstown Paarl recent customer reviews

APMWC Queenstown Paarl recent customer reviews

Eagle Liner Queenstown Paarl recent customer reviews

BADELA Queenstown Paarl recent customer reviews

ilulaBus Queenstown Paarl recent customer reviews

Queenstown to Paarl Bus

Where are the popular stops in Queenstown and Paarl?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Queenstown - Paarl

Is there a way to reach Paarl from Queenstown without flying?

How long does it take to get to Paarl from Queenstown by bus?

What is the distance between Queenstown and Paarl?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Queenstown to Paarl?

What is the most affordable way to travel from Queenstown to Paarl?

What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Queenstown to Paarl?

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