How much is the bus ticket from Paarl to King William’s Town?

The cheapest bus tickets from Paarl to King William’s Town start from $22. 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 Paarl to King William’s Town?

The average bus trip duration from Paarl to King William’s Town is 13h 45m, covering a distance of 490 miles (791 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 20m and is operated by Jacobs Coaches .

Which bus companies service the Paarl to King William’s Town route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Jacobs Coaches , APM WC , Flexi City Connect , Badela , Eagle Liner , Intercity Xpress , Wez We Coaches , Big Sky , Nobles , ilulaBus , Chilwans Express , Makalala Transport .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Paarl to King William’s Town?

The earliest bus departs from Paarl to King William’s Town at 7:10am. And the latest bus departs at 8:45pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Paarl to King William’s Town?

A bus trip from Paarl to King William’s Town generates an estimated 20 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 Paarl to King William’s Town?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45773 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Paarl to King William’s Town?

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 Paarl to King William’s Town?

According to Busbud traveler 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 Paarl to King William’s Town?

According to Busbud traveler 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 Paarl to King William’s Town from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Paarl to King William’s Town on February 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:50pm	Paarl - Shell Garage	14h 50m	9:40am	Station - Qonce 5601	Cheapest
Bus	8:45pm	PAARL - Shell Garage, 25 Main Rd, Southern Paarl	12h 5m	8:50am	Station - Qonce 5601	Fastest
Bus	6:55pm	Paarl - Shell Garage	14h 30m	9:25am	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	8:15pm	PAARL	13h 15m	9:30am	King Williams Town (Railway Station)	No tags
Bus	8:45pm	PAARL - Shell Garage, 25 Main Rd, Southern Paarl	12h 20m	9:05am	Engen garage - 2 Cathcart St	No tags

Next departures for Paarl to King William’s Town on February 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:05pm	Paarl - Shell Garage	14h 35m	2:40am	Train station, King Williams Town	Cheapest
Bus	8:45pm	PAARL - Shell Garage, 25 Main Rd, Southern Paarl	12h 5m	8:50am	Station - Qonce 5601	Fastest
Bus	7:10am	Paarl - Shell Garage	16h	11:10pm	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	6:55pm	Paarl - Shell Garage	14h 30m	9:25am	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	8:15pm	PAARL	13h 15m	9:30am	King Williams Town (Railway Station)	No tags

Next departures for Paarl to King William’s Town on February 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:05pm	Paarl - Shell Garage	14h 35m	2:40am	Train station, King Williams Town	Cheapest
Bus	7:20pm	Paarl - Shell Garage	12h 45m	8:05am	Railway Station	Fastest
Bus	7:10am	Paarl - Shell Garage	16h	11:10pm	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	6:55pm	Paarl - Shell Garage	14h 30m	9:25am	Railway Station	No tags
Bus	7:15pm	Paarl - Shell Garage	13h 30m	8:45am	Station - Qonce 5601	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:11 AM SAST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Paarl to King William’s Town

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach King William’s Town. The journey takes about 13 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

13h 45mAverage Duration

490 milesDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$22 - $76	Average Duration13h 45m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$38 - $80	Average Duration16h 5m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Paarl and King William’s Town?

Stops in Paarl

A
Paarl - Shell Garage
Shell Garage, C/O Suid and Hoof Street, Southern Paarl, Paarl, 7624, South Africa
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Stops in King William’s Town

A
King Williams Town Railway Station
King William's Town, 5601, South Africa
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B
Railway Station
Railway Station, 1 Grey St, Qonce, 5601, South Africa
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/545,773 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users generally found the service comfortable and appreciated that everything was in order. However, there were some concerns about the driver's communication skills.

Intercape Paarl King William’s Town recent customer reviews

Everything was in order I don't mind the arrival time because it was just a mistake

Anelisa V.

February 7, 2022

Comfortable was fine but the driver menus was bad

Zola M.

September 16, 2024

Stuff is rude

Sisonke M.

February 18, 2021

Jacobs Coaches

2/5101 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi1

APM WC

2/53,119 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi0.5

Flexi City Connect

2.5/5195 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness1.4

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi1

Based on 195 reviews, the company was rated 2.4 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Flexi City Connect ticket prices on this trip start at $25

Flexi City Connect Paarl King William’s Town recent customer reviews

Wasn’t impressive at all the bus arrived late without communication

Sinikeziwe M.

December 22, 2025

Badela

3.5/5278 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2

Eagle Liner

2.5/511,169 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

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.

Intercity Xpress

3/512,045 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.2

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

1.5/5565 reviews

Staff1.8

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness1.7

Wifi0.4

Big Sky

3.5/53,438 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi1.5

Nobles

2/558 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness3.5

Wifi0.6

ilulaBus

2/5825 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.4

Wifi0.3

Chilwans Express

Makalala Transport

3/5238 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi1.2

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Paarl to King William’s Town 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 Paarl to King William’s Town?
The cheapest bus tickets from Paarl to King William’s Town start from $22. 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 Paarl to King William’s Town?
The average bus trip duration from Paarl to King William’s Town is 13h 45m, covering a distance of 490 miles (791 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 20m and is operated by Jacobs Coaches.
Which bus companies service the Paarl to King William’s Town route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Jacobs Coaches, APM WC, Flexi City Connect, Badela, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, Wez We Coaches, Big Sky, Nobles, ilulaBus, Chilwans Express, Makalala Transport.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Paarl to King William’s Town?
The earliest bus departs from Paarl to King William’s Town at 7:10am. And the latest bus departs at 8:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Paarl to King William’s Town?
A bus trip from Paarl to King William’s Town generates an estimated 20 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 Paarl to King William’s Town?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 45773 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Paarl to King William’s Town?
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 Paarl to King William’s Town?
According to Busbud traveler 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 Paarl to King William’s Town?
According to Busbud traveler 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

02/03

$21

02/04

$26

Today

$23

02/06

$23

02/07

$23

02/08

No data

02/09

$22

02/10

No data

The cheapest trip from Paarl to King William’s Town was searched and found on Feb 3, 2026 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 Paarl to King William’s Town, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $21 to $58 for a bus ticket from Paarl to King William’s Town based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2026-02-09.

Usually Big Sky, 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.