Coach Cape Town to Paarl from £12

Which bus from Cape Town to Paarl is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Cape Town to Paarl. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like APM, Eagle Liner or MAKALALATRANSPORT. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today

£12

tomorrow

£14

Thursday

£12

Friday

Saturday

£20

Sunday

£14

Monday

£12

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	1h 40m	17:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	18:40	Paarl	Bus Stop	Economy	£12	A Bus from City to City goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 16/12/2025 17:00:00 to Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 16/12/2025 18:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Eagle Liner	1h 5m	18:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	19:05	Paarl	Bus Stop	Economy	£13	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 16/12/2025 18:00:00 to Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 16/12/2025 19:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
Intercity Xpress	0h 55m	13:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	13:55	Paarl	Bus Stop	Economy	£15	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 16/12/2025 13:00:00 to Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 16/12/2025 13:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
Nobles Transport	0h 50m	19:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	19:50	Paarl	Bus Stop	Economy	£22	A Bus from Nobles Transport goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 16/12/2025 19:00:00 to Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 16/12/2025 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
Wezwe Coaches	0h 55m	19:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	19:55	Paarl	GelderblomShell Gas Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Wezwe Coaches goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 16/12/2025 19:00:00 to GelderblomShell Gas Station, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 16/12/2025 19:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	1h 0m	12:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	13:30	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	£14	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 17/12/2025 12:30:00 to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 17/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Intercity Xpress	0h 55m	13:00	Cape Town	Adderley Coach Stop	13:55	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	£15	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Adderley Coach Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) at 17/12/2025 13:00:00 to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 17/12/2025 13:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
APM	0h 55m	16:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	16:55	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	£32	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 17/12/2025 16:00:00 to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 17/12/2025 16:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
Nobles Transport	0h 50m	19:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	19:50	Paarl	GelderblomShell Gas Station	Economy	£34	A Bus from Nobles Transport goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 17/12/2025 19:00:00 to GelderblomShell Gas Station, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 17/12/2025 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	1h 30m	17:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	19:00	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	£44	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 17/12/2025 17:30:00 to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 17/12/2025 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	1h 40m	17:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	18:40	Paarl	Bus Stop	Economy	£12	A Bus from City to City goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 17:00:00 to Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 18/12/2025 18:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Eagle Liner	1h 5m	18:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	19:05	Paarl	Bus Stop	Economy	£21	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 18:00:00 to Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 18/12/2025 19:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
Intercity Xpress	0h 55m	13:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	13:55	Paarl	Bus Stop	Economy	£27	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 13:00:00 to Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 18/12/2025 13:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
APM	0h 55m	16:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	16:55	Paarl	Bus Stop	Economy	£35	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 16:00:00 to Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 18/12/2025 16:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
Nobles Transport	0h 50m	19:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	19:50	Paarl	Bus Stop	Economy	£38	A Bus from Nobles Transport goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 19:00:00 to Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 18/12/2025 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	1h 5m	17:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	18:05	Paarl	Bus Stop	Economy	£20	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 17:00:00 to Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 18:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
Intercity Xpress	0h 55m	13:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	13:55	Paarl	Bus Stop	Economy	£27	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 13:00:00 to Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 13:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
APM	0h 55m	16:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	16:55	Paarl	Bus Stop	Economy	£35	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 16:00:00 to Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 16:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
Nobles Transport	0h 50m	19:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	19:50	Paarl	Bus Stop	Economy	£38	A Bus from Nobles Transport goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 19:00:00 to Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	1h 0m	19:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	20:00	Paarl	Bus Stop	Economy	£42	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 19:00:00 to Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	0h 55m	13:00	Cape Town	Adderley Coach Stop	13:55	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	£14	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Adderley Coach Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 13:00:00 to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 13:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
Eagle Liner	1h 0m	12:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	13:30	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	£14	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 12:30:00 to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
APM	0h 55m	16:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	16:55	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	£36	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 16:00:00 to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 16:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
Nobles Transport	0h 50m	19:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	19:50	Paarl	GelderblomShell Gas Station	Economy	£37	A Bus from Nobles Transport goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 19:00:00 to GelderblomShell Gas Station, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	1h 30m	17:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	19:00	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	£44	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 21/12/2025 17:30:00 to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 21/12/2025 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
City to City	1h 40m	17:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	18:40	Paarl	Bus Stop	Economy	£12	A Bus from City to City goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 17:00:00 to Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 18:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Eagle Liner	1h 0m	12:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	13:30	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	£14	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 12:30:00 to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Intercity Xpress	0h 55m	13:00	Cape Town	Adderley Coach Stop	13:55	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Adderley Coach Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 13:00:00 to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 13:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
Nobles Transport	0h 50m	19:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	19:50	Paarl	GelderblomShell Gas Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from Nobles Transport goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 19:00:00 to GelderblomShell Gas Station, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
APM	1h 20m	18:30	Cape Town	Civic Center	19:50	Paarl	Bus Stop	Economy	£36	A Bus from APM goes from Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) at 22/12/2025 18:30:00 to Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 22/12/2025 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Cape Town to Paarl is £12 on 16/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Cape Town and Paarl?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Cape Town to Paarl. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 53 daily coaches from Cape Town to Paarl. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 25 daily coaches between Cape Town and Paarl.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 113 coaches from Cape Town to Paarl, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Cape Town and Paarl, with 13 offers.

All facts for Cape Town to Paarl bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like APM, Eagle Liner and MAKALALATRANSPORT that travel daily 35 times by bus from Cape Town to Paarl in one click. Book your Cape Town to Paarl bus ticket starting from £12!

Cheapest Bus	£12
Fastest Bus	0h 20m
Earliest Coach	09:00
Latest Coach	19:00
Daily Bus Connections	35 Ø
Distance	55.3 km
Coach Companies	APM, Eagle Liner, MAKALALATRANSPORT, Greyhound South Africa, Intercity Xpress, Badela, Jacobs Coaches, Nobles Transport, City to City, Munenzwa and 2 more.

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Cape Town to Paarl?

Every day, 35 buses from 12 coach companies leave Cape Town for Paarl. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 16/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

£12

Wednesday 17/12

£14

Thursday 18/12

£12

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

£20

Sunday 21/12

£14

Monday 22/12

£12

Tuesday 23/12

£12

Wednesday 24/12

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

Monday 29/12

Tuesday 30/12

Wednesday 31/12

£13

Thursday 01/01

Friday 02/01

Saturday 03/01

Sunday 04/01

Monday 05/01

Tuesday 06/01

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 08/01

Friday 09/01

Saturday 10/01

Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from Cape Town to Paarl

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cape Town to Paarl, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £12, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cape Town to Paarl. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £20.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cape Town to Paarl, with £12. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £15.

How to save money travelling from Cape Town to Paarl

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Cape Town to Paarl in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Cape Town to Paarl, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Cape Town to Paarl are also emptier.

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What are the most popular bus companies from Cape Town to Paarl?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Cape Town to Paarl timetable.

Intercity Xpress from Cape Town to Paarl

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercity Xpress bus route Cape Town to Paarl:

Cheapest Price	£14
Fastest Coach	0h 55m
Earliest Coach	13:00
Last Coach	18:00
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	16/12/2025

In total 12 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Cape Town and Paarl

Here is a map with all coach stations in Cape Town and Paarl. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Civic Center

Old Marine Dr

Durban Road

Durban Road 181

Bakoven

Camps Bay

Firlands Service Station

Monument Shell

Main Rd 25

Bus Stop

GelderblomShell Gas Station

Jan Van Riebeeck Drive 27

Huguenot Tunnel

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Cape Town to Paarl

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Cape Town to Paarl. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Cape Town to Paarl bus

How much does a Cape Town Paarl coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cape Town Paarl bus trip is available from £12 and takes 1h 40m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cape Town to Paarl?

This connection is offered by 12 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £138. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Paarl.

How many connections are available for the Cape Town Paarl route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Cape Town to Paarl is offered by roughly 35 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Paarl from Cape Town take?

The quickest coach from Cape Town to Paarl is provided by Badela and takes 0h 20m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £49. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cape Town to Paarl?

The earliest bus to Paarl departs from Cape Town at 09:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Cape Town to Paarl?

The latest bus to Paarl departs from Cape Town at 19:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Cape Town Paarl route?

Passengers looking to travel from Cape Town to Paarl can travel with APM, Eagle Liner and MAKALALATRANSPORT. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cape Town and Paarl?

You can check all the direct connections between Cape Town and Paarl by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: APM, Eagle Liner and MAKALALATRANSPORT.

What can I take with me on the bus to Paarl from Cape Town?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Cape Town Paarl bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cape Town Paarl bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cape Town to Paarl on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Cape Town to Paarl?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 35 daily trips between Cape Town and Paarl. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Cape Town to Paarl?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cape Town to Paarl

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Cape Town and to Paarl

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Cape Town and to Paarl. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!