What is the travel distance from Paarl to Cape Town?

It's about 56 km (35 miles) from Paarl to Cape Town.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Paarl to Cape Town?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street, in Paarl, and end it at Bus Station - Civic Centre, in Cape Town.

Bus Paarl to Cape Town from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Paarl to Cape Town on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:50am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	50m	12:40pm	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	Cheapest
Bus	11:50am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	25m	12:15pm	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	Fastest
Bus	7:30am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	35m	8:05am	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	1h	8:30am	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	No tags
Bus	10:45am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	1h 15m	12:00pm	Cape Town Bus Station - 1 Old Marine Drive	No tags

Next departures for Paarl to Cape Town on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:50am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	50m	12:40pm	Cape Town, 1 Old Marine Drive	Cheapest
Bus	5:15am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	15m	5:30am	Bellville - 8 Mabel St.	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	PAARL	1h 30m	2:00am	CAPE TOWN	No tags
Bus	4:20am	PAARL - Shell Garage, 25 Main Rd, Southern Paarl	40m	5:00am	1 Old Marine Dr., Forshore	No tags
Bus	4:35am	PAARL - Shell Garage, 25 Main Rd, Southern Paarl	1h 5m	5:40am	Bus Station - Civic Centre	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:44 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 $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

40bus per day

1hAverage Duration

34 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

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According to customer reviews, there have been consistent complaints about the bus service, specifically regarding delays and lack of communication. Customers mentioned that the buses did not show up as scheduled and that they experienced difficulties contacting the company. These issues resulted in missed buses and frustration among customers.

Eagle Liner Paarl Cape Town recent customer reviews

Very bad I was there 15 min prior to my departure and the bus was an hour late Was suppose to be there by 7 and get to cape town past 8 I got to work 11h o clock this morning

Jo-wade F.

June 5, 2023

the bus was extremely late, and there was no way to contact the bus company because each number given directed me to a different number or the number was not available. I ended up missing the bus because i couldn't get a hold of anyone at the eagle liner bus company. I am disappointed in the service

Calem T.

April 7, 2023

The bus delayed and didn’t inform us

Amahle S.

May 28, 2023

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Where are the popular stops in Paarl and Cape Town?

Stops in Paarl

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

Stops in Cape Town

A - Bus Station - Civic Centre

B - Bellville - 8 Mabel St.

C - Bus Station - Old Marine Drive

D - Civic Centre

E - Bellville

F - Bellville - Oakdale

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Paarl to Cape Town by bus

What is the travel distance from Paarl to Cape Town?
It's about 56 km (35 miles) from Paarl to Cape Town.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Paarl to Cape Town?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street, in Paarl, and end it at Bus Station - Civic Centre, in Cape Town.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-16

$25

11-17

$44

Today

$25

11-19

$25

11-20

No data

11-21

$25

11-22

No data

11-23

$24

The cheapest trip from Paarl to Cape Town was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $24

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 $24 to $104 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 $24 which is on 2025-11-23.

Usually Jacobs Coaches 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.