How much is the bus ticket from East London to Paarl?

The cheapest bus tickets from East London to Paarl start from $21. The average price for this route is around $38. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from East London to Paarl?

The average bus trip duration from East London to Paarl is 14h 20m, covering a distance of 519 miles (836 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 10m and is operated by Makalala Transport .

Which bus companies service the East London to Paarl route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , APM WC , Eagle Liner , Intercity Xpress , Wez We Coaches , Flexi City Connect , Jacobs Coaches , Badela , Makalala Transport , Chilwans Express , Big Sky , ilulaBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from East London to Paarl?

The earliest bus departs from East London to Paarl at 3:40am. And the latest bus departs at 5:15pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from East London to Paarl?

A bus trip from East London to Paarl generates an estimated 21 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from East London to Paarl?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky , with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3015 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from East London to Paarl?

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

Which bus company has the most timely service from East London to Paarl?

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.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from East London to Paarl?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky , with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Bus East London to Paarl from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for East London to Paarl on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:25pm	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	14h 15m	6:40am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	Cheapest
Bus	3:20pm	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	13h 10m	4:30am	PAARL - Shell Garage, 25 Main Rd, Southern Paarl	Fastest
Bus	3:40am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	16h 10m	7:50pm	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	4:50pm	Railway Station	14h 40m	7:30am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Railway Station	14h 55m	6:55am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags

Next departures for East London to Paarl on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:05pm	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	17h 15m	7:20am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	Cheapest
Bus	5:15pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	13h 25m	6:40am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	Fastest
Bus	3:40am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	16h 10m	7:50pm	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	4:50pm	Railway Station	14h 40m	7:30am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	4:25pm	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	14h 15m	6:40am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags

Next departures for East London to Paarl on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:25pm	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	14h 15m	6:40am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	Cheapest
Bus	3:20pm	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	13h 10m	4:30am	PAARL - Shell Garage, 25 Main Rd, Southern Paarl	Fastest
Bus	3:40am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	16h 10m	7:50pm	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	4:50pm	Railway Station	14h 40m	7:30am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	2:05pm	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	17h 15m	7:20am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags

Next departures for East London to Paarl on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:05pm	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	17h 15m	7:20am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	Cheapest
Bus	3:20pm	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	13h 10m	4:30am	PAARL - Shell Garage, 25 Main Rd, Southern Paarl	Fastest
Bus	3:40am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	16h 10m	7:50pm	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	4:50pm	Railway Station	14h 40m	7:30am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	4:25pm	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	14h 15m	6:40am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags

Next departures for East London to Paarl on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:05pm	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	17h 15m	7:20am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	Cheapest
Bus	3:20pm	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	13h 10m	4:30am	PAARL - Shell Garage, 25 Main Rd, Southern Paarl	Fastest
Bus	3:40am	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	16h 10m	7:50pm	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	4:50pm	Railway Station	14h 40m	7:30am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags
Bus	4:25pm	EAST LONDON - Train Station, East London, Station St, Quigney	14h 15m	6:40am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:21 PM SAST.

Compare 2 ways to go from East London to Paarl

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Paarl. The journey takes about 14 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

14h 20mAverage Duration

519 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$21 - $99	Average Duration14h 20m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$32 - $182	Average Duration16h 5m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in East London and Paarl?

Stops in East London

A
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park), East London, 5201, South Africa
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B
Railway Station
East London, Station St, Quigney, East London, 5201, South Africa
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C
East London
37 Cambridge St, East London Cbd, East London, 5200, South Africa
D
Windmill Mall
Windmill Mall, 122 Moore St, East London
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Stops in Paarl

A
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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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544,070 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have expressed satisfaction with their travel experience, highlighting the professionalism and friendliness of the staff. The driver was praised for providing a good ride, contributing to an overall pleasant journey.

Intercape Budgetliner East London Paarl recent customer reviews

Driver shouted at me when I asked him about my suitcase

Sinalo J.

September 13, 2025

Enjoy the ride, the driver was good.

Zameka P.

June 24, 2024

Your hostess were very nice and professional. The journey was fine.

Thandisizwe M.

December 30, 2023

APM WC

2/52,747 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Eagle Liner

3/510,336 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Eagleliner bus company connects South Africa’s largest cities and beach resorts. They are known for having the most affordable fares in the country, so if the price is your main concern, this might the bus company for you. Their buses are equipped with standard features, like reclining seats, air conditioning and bathrooms. You can travel with up to 25kg of luggage, which is more than enough for most travelers. If your travel plans change, you can reschedule your ticket by paying a 20% fee, up to 6 hours before travel time.

Eagle Liner East London Paarl recent customer reviews

I had the best journey with Eagle liner, but the seats are not comfortable

Hlalempini N.

December 1, 2022

Intercity Xpress

3/511,039 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Intercity Xpress is a long-distance bus company operating in South Africa. The company established itself as an affordable intercity bus operator, offering services between cities all over the country. Their coaches are equipped with standard seats and they have a generous luggage policy of up to 25 kg. Although they make an effort to respect their timetables, travelers report that delays are expected for Intercity Xpress, so it's good to be flexible with your schedule if you're traveling with them. Their cancellation policy is also flexible, as you can cancel your ticket up to 6 hours before travel time and get a refund of 80% of your ticket value.

Wez We Coaches

1.5/5540 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness1.7

Wifi0.4

Flexi City Connect

2.5/518 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi0.7

Jacobs Coaches

2/588 reviews

Staff3.1

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi0.9

Badela

3.5/5252 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2

Makalala Transport

3/5224 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi1.2

Chilwans Express

Big Sky

3.5/53,059 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

ilulaBus

2/5817 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.3

ZA bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from East London to Paarl by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from East London to Paarl?
The cheapest bus tickets from East London to Paarl start from $21. The average price for this route is around $38. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from East London to Paarl?
The average bus trip duration from East London to Paarl is 14h 20m, covering a distance of 519 miles (836 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 10m and is operated by Makalala Transport.
Which bus companies service the East London to Paarl route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, APM WC, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, Wez We Coaches, Flexi City Connect, Jacobs Coaches, Badela, Makalala Transport, Chilwans Express, Big Sky, ilulaBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from East London to Paarl?
The earliest bus departs from East London to Paarl at 3:40am. And the latest bus departs at 5:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from East London to Paarl?
A bus trip from East London to Paarl generates an estimated 21 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from East London to Paarl?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Big Sky, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3015 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from East London to Paarl?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Badela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.0.
Which bus company has the most timely service from East London to Paarl?
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.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from East London to Paarl?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Big Sky, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 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

11/25

$22

11/26

$21

Today

$22

11/28

$22

11/29

$21

11/30

$22

12/01

$22

12/02

$21

The cheapest trip from East London to Paarl was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $21

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

You can expect to pay from $21 to $58 for a bus ticket from East London to Paarl based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually Intercity Xpress, Intercape 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.