Bus and Coach from Paarl to Cape Town: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Paarl to Cape Town

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Paarl to Cape Town from various bus operators like APM, Eagle Liner or MAKALALATRANSPORT for the next days.

today

£13

tomorrow

Wednesday

£17

Thursday

£13

Friday

£14

Saturday

£14

Sunday

£13

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	1h 15m	10:45	Paarl	Monument Shell	12:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£13	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 27/04/2026 10:45:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 27/04/2026 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Intercity Xpress	0h 50m	11:50	Paarl	Monument Shell	12:40	Cape Town	Adderley Coach Stop	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 27/04/2026 11:50:00 to Adderley Coach Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 27/04/2026 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
APM	0h 55m	03:25	Paarl	Monument Shell	04:20	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£17	A Bus from APM goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 27/04/2026 03:25:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 27/04/2026 04:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	0h 40m	04:20	Paarl	Monument Shell	05:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£29	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 27/04/2026 04:20:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 27/04/2026 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
Greyhound South Africa	1h 10m	07:30	Paarl	Monument Shell	08:40	Cape Town	Adderley Coach Stop	Economy	£36	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 27/04/2026 07:30:00 to Adderley Coach Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 27/04/2026 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	0h 30m	03:25	Paarl	Monument Shell	03:55	Cape Town	Durban Road	Economy	£17	A Bus from APM goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 29/04/2026 03:25:00 to Durban Road, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 29/04/2026 03:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
APM	0h 20m	06:45	Paarl	Monument Shell	07:05	Cape Town	Durban Road	Economy	£19	A Bus from APM goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 29/04/2026 06:45:00 to Durban Road, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 29/04/2026 07:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m
APM	1h 5m	06:45	Paarl	Monument Shell	07:50	Cape Town	Durban Road	Economy	£26	A Bus from APM goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 29/04/2026 06:45:00 to Durban Road, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 29/04/2026 07:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
APM	1h 5m	13:05	Paarl	Monument Shell	14:10	Cape Town	Durban Road	Economy	£26	A Bus from APM goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 29/04/2026 13:05:00 to Durban Road, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 29/04/2026 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
APM	0h 25m	06:05	Paarl	Monument Shell	06:30	Cape Town	Durban Road	Economy	£29	A Bus from APM goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 29/04/2026 06:05:00 to Durban Road, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 29/04/2026 06:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	1h 15m	10:45	Paarl	Monument Shell	12:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£13	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 30/04/2026 10:45:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 30/04/2026 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Intercity Xpress	0h 50m	11:50	Paarl	Monument Shell	12:40	Cape Town	Adderley Coach Stop	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 30/04/2026 11:50:00 to Adderley Coach Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 30/04/2026 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
APM	0h 55m	03:25	Paarl	Monument Shell	04:20	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£17	A Bus from APM goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 30/04/2026 03:25:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 30/04/2026 04:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	0h 40m	04:20	Paarl	Monument Shell	05:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£29	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 30/04/2026 04:20:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 30/04/2026 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
Greyhound South Africa	1h 10m	07:30	Paarl	Monument Shell	08:40	Cape Town	Adderley Coach Stop	Economy	£35	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 30/04/2026 07:30:00 to Adderley Coach Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 30/04/2026 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	1h 15m	10:45	Paarl	Monument Shell	12:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£14	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 01/05/2026 10:45:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 01/05/2026 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Intercity Xpress	0h 50m	11:50	Paarl	Monument Shell	12:40	Cape Town	Adderley Coach Stop	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 01/05/2026 11:50:00 to Adderley Coach Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 01/05/2026 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
APM	0h 55m	03:25	Paarl	Monument Shell	04:20	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£17	A Bus from APM goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 01/05/2026 03:25:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 01/05/2026 04:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	1h 0m	04:20	Paarl	Monument Shell	05:20	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£29	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 01/05/2026 04:20:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 01/05/2026 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Greyhound South Africa	1h 10m	07:30	Paarl	Monument Shell	08:40	Cape Town	Adderley Coach Stop	Economy	£36	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 01/05/2026 07:30:00 to Adderley Coach Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 01/05/2026 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	1h 15m	10:45	Paarl	Monument Shell	12:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£14	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 02/05/2026 10:45:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 02/05/2026 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Intercity Xpress	0h 50m	11:50	Paarl	Monument Shell	12:40	Cape Town	Adderley Coach Stop	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 02/05/2026 11:50:00 to Adderley Coach Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 02/05/2026 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
APM	0h 55m	03:25	Paarl	Monument Shell	04:20	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£17	A Bus from APM goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 02/05/2026 03:25:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 02/05/2026 04:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	0h 40m	04:20	Paarl	Monument Shell	05:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£29	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 02/05/2026 04:20:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 02/05/2026 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
Greyhound South Africa	1h 10m	07:30	Paarl	Monument Shell	08:40	Cape Town	Adderley Coach Stop	Economy	£36	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 02/05/2026 07:30:00 to Adderley Coach Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 02/05/2026 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	1h 15m	10:45	Paarl	Monument Shell	12:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£13	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 03/05/2026 10:45:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 03/05/2026 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Intercity Xpress	0h 50m	11:50	Paarl	Monument Shell	12:40	Cape Town	Adderley Coach Stop	Economy	£16	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 03/05/2026 11:50:00 to Adderley Coach Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 03/05/2026 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
APM	0h 55m	03:25	Paarl	Monument Shell	04:20	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£17	A Bus from APM goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 03/05/2026 03:25:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 03/05/2026 04:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	0h 40m	04:20	Paarl	Monument Shell	05:00	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	£29	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 03/05/2026 04:20:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 03/05/2026 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
Greyhound South Africa	1h 10m	07:30	Paarl	Monument Shell	08:40	Cape Town	Adderley Coach Stop	Economy	£36	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 03/05/2026 07:30:00 to Adderley Coach Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 03/05/2026 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Paarl to Cape Town is £9 on 11/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Paarl and Cape Town

See here how frequent the connections between Paarl and Cape Town are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 30 daily coaches from Paarl to Cape Town. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Paarl and Cape Town.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 67 coaches from Paarl to Cape Town, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Paarl and Cape Town, with 16 offers.

Facts about coaches from Paarl to Cape Town

Compare all providers like APM, Eagle Liner and MAKALALATRANSPORT that travel 22 times every day by bus from Paarl to Cape Town in one click! Book your bus ticket from Paarl to Cape Town starting from £9!

Cheapest Bus	£9
Fastest Bus	0h 20m
Earliest Coach	00:30
Latest Coach	13:25
Daily Bus Connections	22 Ø
Distance	55.3 km
Coach Companies	APM, Eagle Liner, MAKALALATRANSPORT, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa and Badela

Cheapest coach connections from Paarl to Cape Town

Every day, 22 buses from 6 coach companies leave Paarl for Cape Town: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 27/04/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 27/04

£13

Tuesday 28/04

Wednesday 29/04

£17

Thursday 30/04

£13

Friday 01/05

£14

Saturday 02/05

£14

Sunday 03/05

£13

Monday 04/05

£13

Tuesday 05/05

Wednesday 06/05

Thursday 07/05

Friday 08/05

£18

Saturday 09/05

Sunday 10/05

£13

Monday 11/05

£9

Tuesday 12/05

£20

Wednesday 13/05

£13

Thursday 14/05

£20

Friday 15/05

£13

Saturday 16/05

£20

Sunday 17/05

£13

Monday 18/05

£13

Tuesday 19/05

£13

Wednesday 20/05

£13

Thursday 21/05

Friday 22/05

Saturday 23/05

£18

Sunday 24/05

The cheapest time to travel from Paarl to Cape Town

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

With a price starting from £9, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Paarl to Cape Town. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £14.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Paarl to Cape Town, with £9. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £26.

How to save money travelling from Paarl to Cape Town

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Paarl to Cape Town in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Paarl to Cape Town, 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 Paarl to Cape Town are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Paarl and Cape Town

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Paarl and Cape Town.

Monument Shell

Main Rd 25

Bus Stop

GelderblomShell Gas Station

Jan Van Riebeeck Drive 27

Huguenot Tunnel

Civic Center

Old Marine Dr

Durban Road

Durban Road 181

Darling Bus Stop

Darling Darling

Intercape Depot

Morris Cl

Jobela Star Bus Services Coach Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Paarl to Cape Town

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Paarl to Cape Town? Or which bus companies serve the route Paarl to Cape Town? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Paarl to Cape Town bus

How much does a Paarl - Cape Town coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Paarl - Cape Town bus trip is available from £9 and takes 1h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Paarl to Cape Town is offered by 6 companies with ticket prices ranging from £9 to £44. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Paarl to Cape Town is offered by roughly 22 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest coach from Paarl to Cape Town is provided by APM and takes 0h 20m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £19. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Cape Town departs from Paarl at 00:30. 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 Paarl to Cape Town?

The latest bus to Cape Town departs from Paarl at 13:25. 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 Paarl - Cape Town route?

Passengers looking to travel from Paarl to Cape Town 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 Paarl and Cape Town?

You can check all the direct connections between Paarl and Cape Town 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 Cape Town from Paarl?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Paarl Cape Town 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 Paarl Cape Town 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 Paarl to Cape Town on your planned travel date.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Paarl and to Cape Town

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