Bus from Paarl to Cape Town: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Paarl to Cape Town on January 10
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Intercity XpressBus
Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street
Cape Town, 1 Old Marine DriveCheapest
Eagle LinerBus
Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street
Bellville - 8 Mabel St.Fastest
BadelaBus
    PAARL
    CAPE TOWNNo tags
    NoblesBus
      Paarl - Shell Garage, Jan Van Riebeeck Dr.
      Joe Gqabi , CapetownNo tags
      Jacobs CoachesBus
        PAARL - Shell Garage, 25 Main Rd, Southern Paarl
        Bus Station - Civic CentreNo tags

        Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:08 AM SAST.

        Get from Paarl to Cape Town

        This route is served by bus only

        The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

        44bus per day
        1hAverage Duration
        33 milesDistance
        1kgCO₂ emissions

        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.

        1. How much is the bus ticket from Paarl to Cape Town?

          The cheapest bus tickets from Paarl to Cape Town start from $15. The average price for this route is around $28. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

        2. 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 10m and is operated by Atlantic.

        3. Which bus companies service the Paarl to Cape Town route?

          Several major bus companies operate on this route with 44 buses available per day, including services from APM WC, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Makalala Transport, Atlantic, Badela, Flexi City Connect, Gxaweni, ilulaBus, Jacobs Coaches, Nobles, Wez We Coaches, Jobela Star, FF Gertse, Ramalo, Intercape, Big Sky, Chilwans Express.

        4. 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.

        5. 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.

        6. What is the best bus company from Paarl to Cape Town?

          According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45204 reviews.

        7. 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.

        8. 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.

        9. 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 Ramalo, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

        Find cheapest prices for buses

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

        Best price found
        01/07
        $16
        01/08
        $15
        Today
        $15
        01/10
        $18
        01/11
        $18
        01/12
        $18
        01/13
        $18
        01/14
        No data
        busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Paarl to Cape Town was searched and found on Jan 9, 2026 with a price of $15

        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 $15 to $113 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 $18 which is on 2026-01-12.

        Usually Greyhound South Africa, APM WC, Badela 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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