Bus from Paarl to Cape Town: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from Paarl to Cape Town on 28 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Intercity XpressBus
Paarl - Shell Garage
Cape Town, 1 Old Marine DriveCheapest
Eagle LinerBus
Paarl - Shell Garage
Bellville - 8 Mabel St.Fastest
BadelaBus
    PAARL
    CAPE TOWNNo tags
    Wez We CoachesBus
      Paarl - Shell Garage, Jan Van Riebeeck Dr.
      Cape Town StationNo tags
      FF GertseBus
        Paarl - Shell Garage, Jan Van Riebeeck Dr.
        1 Old Marine Dr., ForshoreNo tags

        Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 15:34 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 £12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

        41bus per day
        1hAverage duration
        33 milesDistance
        1kgCO₂ emissions

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

        Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

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

          The cheapest coach tickets from Paarl to Cape Town start from £12. The average price for this route is around £26. 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 journey from Paarl to Cape Town?

          The average bus journey time from Paarl to Cape Town is 1h, covering a distance of 33 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 10m and is operated by Atlantic.

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

        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 00:20. And the latest bus departs at 13:25.

        5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Paarl to Cape Town?

          A bus journey from Paarl to Cape Town produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

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

          According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Badela, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 278 reviews.

        7. Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Paarl to Cape Town?

          Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Badela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.0.

        8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Paarl to Cape Town?

          According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 4.5 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
        25/01
        £14
        26/01
        £12
        Today
        £14
        28/01
        £14
        29/01
        £14
        30/01
        £14
        31/01
        £14
        01/02
        £14
        busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Paarl to Cape Town was searched and found on 26 Jan 2026 with a price of £12

        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 £12 to £95 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 £14, which is on 2026-01-31.

        Usually Atlantic, Wez We 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.

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