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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street | Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way, Plettenberg Bay, 6600 | Cheapest | |||||
 | Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street | Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way, Plettenberg Bay, 6600 | Fastest | |||||
 | Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street | Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers) | No tags | |||||
 | Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street | Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers) | No tags | |||||
| Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street | Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way, Plettenberg Bay, 6600 | No tags |
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| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average PriceUS$21 - US$45 | Average Duration7h 30m | 10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly | ||
Shuttle | Average PriceUS$28 - US$52 | Average Duration9h 10m | 13kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars |
Busbud recommends taking the bus from Paarl to Plettenberg BayAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Plettenberg Bay. The journey takes about 7 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Paarl to Plettenberg Bay: Trip Overview
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What is the distance between Paarl and Plettenberg Bay?
Paarl and Plettenberg Bay are 408 km (253 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Paarl to Plettenberg Bay?
Buses departing from Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street in Paarl will take you to Plettenberg Bay in Plettenberg Bay.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Paarl to Plettenberg Bay was searched and found on Aug 31, 2025 with a price of US$19To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Paarl to Plettenberg Bay, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$19 to US$35 for a bus ticket from Paarl to Plettenberg Bay based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$19 which is on 2025-09-04.
Usually Big Sky 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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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 Paarl to Plettenberg Bay.
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One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.
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Popular Buses Connecting Paarl
Buses Leaving from Paarl
- Bus from Paarl to Bellville
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Buses Going to Paarl
- Bus from Stellenbosch to Paarl
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- Bus from Graaff Reinet to Paarl
- Bus Pearston - Paarl
- Colesberg - Paarl
- Bus from Cookhouse to Paarl
- Bus Johannesburg - Paarl
- Vanderbijlpark - Paarl
- Bus from Jeffreys Bay to Paarl
- Bus Bloemfontein - Paarl
- Kroonstad - Paarl
- Bus from Queenstown to Paarl
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Popular Buses Connecting Plettenberg Bay
Buses Leaving from Plettenberg Bay
- Bus from Plettenberg Bay to Knysna
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- Plettenberg Bay - Cape Town
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- Bus Plettenberg Bay - Durban
- Plettenberg Bay - Pietermaritzburg
- Bus from Plettenberg Bay to Swellendam
- Bus Plettenberg Bay - Queenstown
- Plettenberg Bay - Idutywa
- Bus from Plettenberg Bay to George
- Bus Plettenberg Bay - Amanzimtoti
- Plettenberg Bay - Grahamstown
- Bus from Plettenberg Bay to East London
- Bus Plettenberg Bay - Somerset West
- Plettenberg Bay - Riviersonderend
Buses Going to Plettenberg Bay
- Bus from Cape Town to Plettenberg Bay
- Bus Port Elizabeth - Plettenberg Bay
- Knysna - Plettenberg Bay
- Bus from Wilderness to Plettenberg Bay
- Bus Amanzimtoti - Plettenberg Bay
- Somerset West - Plettenberg Bay
- Bus from George to Plettenberg Bay
- Bus Stormsrivier - Plettenberg Bay
- Queenstown - Plettenberg Bay
- Bus from Bloemfontein to Plettenberg Bay
- Bus Oudtshoorn - Plettenberg Bay
- Paarl - Plettenberg Bay
- Bus from Uitenhage to Plettenberg Bay
- Bus Bellville - Plettenberg Bay
- Jeffreys Bay - Plettenberg Bay
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- Bus from Mthatha to Johannesburg
- Bus Cape Town - Mthatha
- Port Elizabeth - Johannesburg
- Bus from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg
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- Pretoria - Cape Town
- Bus from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein
- Bus Cape Town - Pretoria
- Johannesburg - Queenstown
- Bus from East London to Cape Town
- Bus Bloemfontein - Durban
- Idutywa - Johannesburg
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