What's the distance between Paarl and Mossel Bay by coach?

The distance between Paarl and Mossel Bay by coach is approximately 185 miles (297 km).

How can I get from Paarl to Mossel Bay without driving?

The best way to go from Paarl to Mossel Bay without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Paarl to Mossel Bay from £18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Paarl to Mossel Bay on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:25	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	5h 10m	01:35	Mossel Bay - Shell Truck Voorbaai, Louis Fourie Road	Cheapest
Bus	19:15	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	4h 25m	23:40	MOSSEL BAY - SHELL GARAGE, LOUIS FOURIE RD, VOORBAAI, MOSSEL BAY, 6500	Fastest
Bus	18:55	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	5h 10m	00:05	Mossel Bay - Shell Truck Voorbaai, Louis Fourie Road	No tags
Bus	18:50	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	4h 55m	23:45	Mossel Bay - Shell Garage, Louis Fourie Rd, Voorbaai, Mossel Bay, 6500	No tags
Bus	18:55	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	5h 10m	00:05	Mossel Bay - Shell Truck Voorbaai, Louis Fourie Road	No tags

Next departures from Paarl to Mossel Bay on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:25	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	5h 10m	01:35	Mossel Bay - Shell Truck Voorbaai, Louis Fourie Road	Cheapest
Bus	19:15	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	4h 25m	23:40	MOSSEL BAY - SHELL GARAGE, LOUIS FOURIE RD, VOORBAAI, MOSSEL BAY, 6500	Fastest
Bus	07:10	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	5h 20m	12:30	Mossel Bay - Shell Truck Voorbaai, Louis Fourie Road	No tags
Bus	18:55	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	5h 10m	00:05	Mossel Bay - Shell Truck Voorbaai, Louis Fourie Road	No tags
Bus	18:50	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	4h 55m	23:45	Mossel Bay - Shell Garage, Louis Fourie Rd, Voorbaai, Mossel Bay, 6500	No tags

Next departures from Paarl to Mossel Bay on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:55	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	5h 10m	01:05	Mossel Bay - Shell Truck Voorbaai, Louis Fourie Road	Cheapest
Bus	19:15	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	4h 25m	23:40	MOSSEL BAY - SHELL GARAGE, LOUIS FOURIE RD, VOORBAAI, MOSSEL BAY, 6500	Fastest
Bus	07:10	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	5h 20m	12:30	Mossel Bay - Shell Truck Voorbaai, Louis Fourie Road	No tags
Bus	18:55	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	5h 10m	00:05	Mossel Bay - Shell Truck Voorbaai, Louis Fourie Road	No tags
Bus	18:50	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	4h 55m	23:45	Mossel Bay - Shell Garage, Louis Fourie Rd, Voorbaai, Mossel Bay, 6500	No tags

Next departures from Paarl to Mossel Bay on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:10	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	5h 20m	12:30	Mossel Bay - Shell Truck Voorbaai, Louis Fourie Road	Cheapest
Bus	19:15	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	4h 25m	23:40	MOSSEL BAY - SHELL GARAGE, LOUIS FOURIE RD, VOORBAAI, MOSSEL BAY, 6500	Fastest
Bus	07:10	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	5h 20m	12:30	Mossel Bay - Shell Truck Voorbaai, Louis Fourie Road	No tags
Bus	18:55	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	5h 10m	00:05	Mossel Bay - Shell Truck Voorbaai, Louis Fourie Road	No tags
Bus	18:50	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	4h 55m	23:45	Mossel Bay - Shell Garage, Louis Fourie Rd, Voorbaai, Mossel Bay, 6500	No tags

Next departures from Paarl to Mossel Bay on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:10	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	5h 20m	12:30	Mossel Bay - Shell Truck Voorbaai, Louis Fourie Road	Cheapest
Bus	19:15	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	4h 25m	23:40	MOSSEL BAY - SHELL GARAGE, LOUIS FOURIE RD, VOORBAAI, MOSSEL BAY, 6500	Fastest
Bus	07:10	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	5h 20m	12:30	Mossel Bay - Shell Truck Voorbaai, Louis Fourie Road	No tags
Bus	18:55	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	5h 10m	00:05	Mossel Bay - Shell Truck Voorbaai, Louis Fourie Road	No tags
Bus	18:50	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	4h 55m	23:45	Mossel Bay - Shell Garage, Louis Fourie Rd, Voorbaai, Mossel Bay, 6500	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Paarl to Mossel Bay

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Mossel Bay. The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

5h 10mAverage duration

182 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£16 - £78	Average duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average price£21 - £64	Average duration6h 25m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Paarl and Mossel Bay?

Stops in Paarl

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Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street
Shell Garage, C/O Suid and Hoof Street, Southern Paarl, Paarl, 7624, South Africa
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Stops in Mossel Bay

A
Mossel Bay
Shell Truckport, Cnr Gericke Rd and Louis Fourie Rd, Voorbaai, Mossel Bay, 6506, South Africa
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Compare bus companies

Big Sky

3.5/53,055 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.5

Based on 3055 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Big Sky ticket prices on this trip start at £17

Big Sky Paarl Mossel Bay recent customer reviews

The service was friendly and helpful. The seats were not spacious and the bathroom on board was dirty. The seats were clean though.

Heloise S.

4 March 2025

Intercape

3.5/544,050 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Based on 44050 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Intercape ticket prices on this trip start at £17

Intercape Budgetliner Paarl Mossel Bay recent customer reviews

Had a breakdown which cause us to be 3 hours late. Driver took many wrong turns toward the end of the trip. The replacement bus was on time which was good.

Leon D.

16 November 2025

Changed busses in Somer Set west that was not clearly stated. Bus broke down andvhad 2 wait 2 hours for another bus.

Reynhardt G.

29 December 2020

Comfortable drive, felt safe. Friendly staff

Maxidore M.

29 June 2025

Eagle Liner

3/510,328 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

Intercity Xpress

3/511,032 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

APM WC

2/52,742 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.5

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Paarl to Mossel Bay

What's the distance between Paarl and Mossel Bay by coach?
The distance between Paarl and Mossel Bay by coach is approximately 185 miles (297 km).
How can I get from Paarl to Mossel Bay without driving?
The best way to go from Paarl to Mossel Bay without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

24/11

£15

25/11

£19

Today

£18

27/11

£27

28/11

£33

29/11

£23

30/11

No data

01/12

£29

The cheapest trip from Paarl to Mossel Bay was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 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 Mossel Bay as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £15 to £84 for a bus ticket from Paarl to Mossel Bay based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £23, which is on 2025-11-29.

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.