What is the best way to travel from Paarl to Cape Town?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Carpool to Cape Town from Paarl. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 13 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Cape Town from Paarl?
You can reach Cape Town with just £9 by taking a Bus from City to City, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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City to City1h 25m007:20PaarlBus Stop08:45Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from City to City goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 15/12/2025 07:20:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 15/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
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Intercity Xpress0h 50m011:50PaarlBus Stop12:40Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 15/12/2025 11:50:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 15/12/2025 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
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Eagle Liner1h 5m005:30PaarlBus Stop06:35Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 15/12/2025 05:30:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 15/12/2025 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
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APM1h 10m007:25PaarlBus Stop08:35Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 15/12/2025 07:25:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 15/12/2025 08:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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IlulaBus0h 50m005:40PaarlMonument Shell06:30Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from IlulaBus goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 15/12/2025 05:40:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 15/12/2025 06:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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Eagle Liner1h 5m005:30PaarlMonument Shell06:35Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 16/12/2025 05:30:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 16/12/2025 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
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Eagle Liner1h 15m010:45PaarlMonument Shell12:00Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 16/12/2025 10:45:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 16/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Intercity Xpress0h 50m011:50PaarlMonument Shell12:40Cape TownAdderley Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 16/12/2025 11:50:00 to Adderley Coach Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 16/12/2025 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
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APM0h 55m003:00PaarlMonument Shell03:55Cape TownDurban Road0EconomyA Bus from APM goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 16/12/2025 03:00:00 to Durban Road, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 16/12/2025 03:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
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APM0h 20m006:45PaarlMonument Shell07:05Cape TownDurban Road0EconomyA Bus from APM goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 16/12/2025 06:45:00 to Durban Road, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 16/12/2025 07:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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City to City1h 25m007:20PaarlBus Stop08:45Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from City to City goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 07:20:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 18/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
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Intercity Xpress0h 50m011:50PaarlBus Stop12:40Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 11:50:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 18/12/2025 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
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Eagle Liner1h 5m005:30PaarlBus Stop06:35Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 05:30:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 18/12/2025 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
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APM2h 0m009:00PaarlBus Stop11:00Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 09:00:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 18/12/2025 11:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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Nobles Transport0h 45m005:15PaarlBus Stop06:00Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from Nobles Transport goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 05:15:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 18/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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City to City1h 25m007:20PaarlBus Stop08:45Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from City to City goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 19/12/2025 07:20:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
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Intercity Xpress0h 50m011:50PaarlBus Stop12:40Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 19/12/2025 11:50:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
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APM1h 10m007:25PaarlBus Stop08:35Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 19/12/2025 07:25:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 08:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Eagle Liner1h 5m005:30PaarlBus Stop06:35Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 19/12/2025 05:30:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
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IlulaBus1h 15m003:45PaarlMonument Shell05:00Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from IlulaBus goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 19/12/2025 03:45:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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City to City1h 25m007:20PaarlBus Stop08:45Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from City to City goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 07:20:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
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Intercity Xpress0h 50m011:50PaarlBus Stop12:40Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 11:50:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
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APM1h 10m007:25PaarlBus Stop08:35Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 07:25:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 08:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Eagle Liner1h 5m005:30PaarlBus Stop06:35Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 05:30:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
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Nobles Transport0h 45m005:15PaarlBus Stop06:00Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from Nobles Transport goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 05:15:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
What are the fastest trips from Paarl to Cape Town?
You can get to Cape Town from Paarl in just 0h 20m with a Bus from APM. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Intercity Xpress0h 50m011:50PaarlBus Stop12:40Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 15/12/2025 11:50:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 15/12/2025 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
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IlulaBus0h 50m005:40PaarlMonument Shell06:30Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from IlulaBus goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 15/12/2025 05:40:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 15/12/2025 06:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
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Eagle Liner1h 5m005:30PaarlBus Stop06:35Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 15/12/2025 05:30:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 15/12/2025 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
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APM1h 10m007:25PaarlBus Stop08:35Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 15/12/2025 07:25:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 15/12/2025 08:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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City to City1h 25m007:20PaarlBus Stop08:45Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from City to City goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 15/12/2025 07:20:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 15/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
Fastest Buses Monday
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APM0h 20m006:45PaarlMonument Shell07:05Cape TownDurban Road0EconomyA Bus from APM goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 16/12/2025 06:45:00 to Durban Road, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 16/12/2025 07:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m
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Intercity Xpress0h 50m011:50PaarlMonument Shell12:40Cape TownAdderley Coach Stop0EconomyA Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 16/12/2025 11:50:00 to Adderley Coach Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 16/12/2025 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
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APM0h 55m003:00PaarlMonument Shell03:55Cape TownDurban Road0EconomyA Bus from APM goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 16/12/2025 03:00:00 to Durban Road, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 16/12/2025 03:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
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Eagle Liner1h 5m005:30PaarlMonument Shell06:35Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 16/12/2025 05:30:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 16/12/2025 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
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Eagle Liner1h 15m010:45PaarlMonument Shell12:00Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 16/12/2025 10:45:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 16/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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Nobles Transport0h 45m005:15PaarlBus Stop06:00Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from Nobles Transport goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 05:15:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 18/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
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Intercity Xpress0h 50m011:50PaarlBus Stop12:40Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 11:50:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 18/12/2025 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
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Eagle Liner1h 5m005:30PaarlBus Stop06:35Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 05:30:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 18/12/2025 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
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City to City1h 25m007:20PaarlBus Stop08:45Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from City to City goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 07:20:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 18/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
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APM2h 0m009:00PaarlBus Stop11:00Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 18/12/2025 09:00:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 18/12/2025 11:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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Intercity Xpress0h 50m011:50PaarlBus Stop12:40Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 19/12/2025 11:50:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
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Eagle Liner1h 5m005:30PaarlBus Stop06:35Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 19/12/2025 05:30:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
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APM1h 10m007:25PaarlBus Stop08:35Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 19/12/2025 07:25:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 08:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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IlulaBus1h 15m003:45PaarlMonument Shell05:00Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from IlulaBus goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 19/12/2025 03:45:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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City to City1h 25m007:20PaarlBus Stop08:45Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from City to City goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 19/12/2025 07:20:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 19/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
Fastest Buses Friday
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Nobles Transport0h 45m005:15PaarlBus Stop06:00Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from Nobles Transport goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 05:15:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
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Intercity Xpress0h 50m011:50PaarlBus Stop12:40Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 11:50:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
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Eagle Liner1h 5m005:30PaarlBus Stop06:35Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 05:30:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
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APM1h 10m007:25PaarlBus Stop08:35Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from APM goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 07:25:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 08:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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City to City1h 25m007:20PaarlBus Stop08:45Cape TownCivic Center0EconomyA Bus from City to City goes from Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) at 20/12/2025 07:20:00 to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 20/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
Fastest Buses Saturday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Paarl to Cape Town
What are the most popular stations in Paarl and Cape Town?
In Paarl, you will usually depart from Monument Shell, GelderblomShell Gas Station or Huguenot Tunnel, while in Cape Town you will be arriving at Civic Center, Darling Bus Stop or Jobela Star Bus Services Coach Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Cape Town from Paarl? With 5 connections between 13 Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Paarl and Cape Town, you can pay as low as £9 with a Bus from City to City.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from APM: you will get to Cape Town in just 0h 20m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Paarl and Cape Town are Eagle Liner, APM and Intercity Xpress, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Paarl and Cape Town is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Wellington or to Rosebank, and look at flights from Cape Town Airport, and landing at Cape Town Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Paarl to Cape Town?
The most popular companies between Paarl and Cape Town, are Eagle Liner, APM and Intercity Xpress. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Eagle Liner, APM, Intercity Xpress and 3 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Paarl to Cape Town
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Paarl to Cape Town. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Paarl to Cape Town
How can I reach Cape Town from Paarl?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus, with which you can get to Cape Town from Paarl.
How far is Cape Town from Paarl?
The distance between Paarl and Cape Town is 55.3 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Paarl and Cape Town?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 1 kgs of CO2, a train 2 kgs, a car 9 kgs, and a flight 14 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Paarl to Cape Town?
You can get to Cape Town with just £9 by taking a Bus from City to City.
What is the fastest way to get from Paarl to Cape Town?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Cape Town in just 0h 20m with a Bus from APM.
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