Bus from Cape Town to Paarl: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from Cape Town to Paarl on 29 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
APMWCBus
    Train Station, 1 Old Marine Dr.
    Paarl - Shell GarageCheapest
    GreyhoundBus
    Bellville - 8 Mabel St.
    Paarl - Shell GarageFastest
    BadelaBus
      CAPE TOWN
      PAARLNo tags
      MunenzwaBus
        STOCK RD STATION
        PAARL - Shell Garage, 25 Main Rd, Southern PaarlNo tags
        Wez We CoachesBus
          Cape Town Station
          Paarl - Shell Garage, Jan Van Riebeeck Dr.No tags

          Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:43 SAST.

          Get from Cape Town to Paarl

          This route is served by bus only

          The journey takes about 1 hour, and with fares starting at just €16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

          42bus per day
          1hAverage duration
          53 kmDistance
          1kgCO₂ emissions

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

          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 Cape Town to Paarl?

            The cheapest coach tickets from Cape Town to Paarl start from €16. The average price for this route is around €23. 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 Cape Town to Paarl?

            The average bus journey time from Cape Town to Paarl is 1h, covering a distance of 53 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 10m and is operated by Atlantic.

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

          4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cape Town to Paarl?

            The earliest bus departs from Cape Town to Paarl at 09:00. And the latest bus departs at 19:30.

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

            A bus journey from Cape Town to Paarl 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 Cape Town to Paarl?

            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 Cape Town to Paarl?

            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 Cape Town to Paarl?

            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 Cape Town to Paarl?

            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
          26/01
          €33
          27/01
          €25
          Today
          €27
          29/01
          €16
          30/01
          €16
          31/01
          €16
          01/02
          €16
          02/02
          €16
          busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cape Town to Paarl was searched and found on 2 Feb 2026 with a price of €16

          To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cape Town to Paarl as early as possible.

          You can expect to pay from €16 to €97 for a bus ticket from Cape Town to Paarl based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €16, which is on 2026-02-02.

          Usually Wez We Coaches, Munenzwa 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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