Bus Mthatha to Paarl - Compare all Companies

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Mthatha to Paarl from various bus operators like Intercape, APM or Big Sky Intercity for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$27

Sunday

$22

Monday

$26

Tuesday

$22

Wednesday

$22

Thursday

$23

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	20h 20m	11:20 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	7:40 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 11:20:00 AM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 20m
Intercape	16h 10m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	6:40 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 2:30:00 PM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m
Intercape	20h 40m	11:00 AM	Mthatha	Station	7:40 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 11:00:00 AM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 40m
Intercape	16h 25m	2:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:40 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$27	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 2:15:00 PM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 25m
Intercape	14h 55m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	5:55 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/6/2025 3:00:00 PM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	16h 15m	1:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:00 AM	Paarl	Bus Stop	Economy	$22	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 1:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 15m
Intercape	15h 25m	2:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:55 AM	Paarl	Bus Stop	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 2:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 25m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	16h 45m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:15 AM	Paarl	Bus Stop	Economy	$32	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 12:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
Big Sky Intercity	15h 15m	3:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:45 AM	Paarl	Bus Stop	Economy	$37	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 3:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
Badela	14h 10m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	2:10 AM	Paarl	Bus Stop	Economy	$41	A Bus from Badela goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/7/2025 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	14h 55m	3:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	5:55 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$26	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 3:00:00 PM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m
City to City	18h 0m	1:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:15 AM	Paarl	Bus Stop	Economy	$29	A Bus from City to City goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 1:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	16h 45m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:15 AM	Paarl	Bus Stop	Economy	$32	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 12:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
APM	16h 0m	2:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	6:00 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$38	A Bus from APM goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 2:00:00 PM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
Big Sky Intercity	14h 45m	4:00 PM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	6:45 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Basic	$46	A Bus from Big Sky Intercity goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/8/2025 4:00:00 PM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	16h 15m	1:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:00 AM	Paarl	Bus Stop	Economy	$22	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 1:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 15m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	16h 45m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:15 AM	Paarl	Bus Stop	Economy	$32	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 12:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
City to City	18h 30m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:15 AM	Paarl	Bus Stop	Economy	$32	A Bus from City to City goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 12:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
Intercape	20h 40m	11:00 AM	Mthatha	Station	7:40 AM	Paarl	Bus Stop	Economy	$35	A Bus from Intercape goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 11:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 40m
Badela	14h 10m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	2:10 AM	Paarl	Bus Stop	Economy	$41	A Bus from Badela goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/9/2025 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 12/10/2025 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	16h 15m	1:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:00 AM	Paarl	Bus Stop	Economy	$22	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 1:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 15m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	16h 45m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:15 AM	Paarl	Bus Stop	Economy	$32	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 12:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
City to City	18h 30m	12:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:15 AM	Paarl	Bus Stop	Economy	$32	A Bus from City to City goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 12:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
Intercape	20h 20m	11:20 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	7:40 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$33	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 11:20:00 AM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 20m
Badela	14h 10m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	2:10 AM	Paarl	Bus Stop	Economy	$41	A Bus from Badela goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/10/2025 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 12/11/2025 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
APM	16h 15m	1:45 PM	Mthatha	Station	6:00 AM	Paarl	Bus Stop	Economy	$23	A Bus from APM goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 1:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 15m
City to City	18h 0m	1:15 PM	Mthatha	Station	7:15 AM	Paarl	Bus Stop	Economy	$29	A Bus from City to City goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 1:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	16h 45m	12:30 PM	Mthatha	Station	5:15 AM	Paarl	Bus Stop	Economy	$32	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 12:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
Intercape	20h 20m	11:20 AM	Mthatha	Shell Ultra City	7:40 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$33	A Bus from Intercape goes from Shell Ultra City, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 11:20:00 AM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 20m
Badela	14h 10m	12:00 PM	Mthatha	Station	2:10 AM	Paarl	Bus Stop	Economy	$53	A Bus from Badela goes from Station, Mthatha (South Africa) at 12/11/2025 12:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 12/12/2025 2:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Mthatha to Paarl is $22 on 12/2/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Mthatha and Paarl

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 88 daily buses from Mthatha to Paarl. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 22 daily coaches between Mthatha and Paarl.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 244 buses from Mthatha to Paarl, while Night sees the fewest connections between Mthatha and Paarl, with 11 offers.

Facts about the bus from Mthatha to Paarl

Compare all providers like Intercape, APM and Big Sky Intercity that travel 53 times every day by bus from Mthatha to Paarl in one click! Book your bus ticket from Mthatha to Paarl starting from $22!

Cheapest Bus	$22
Fastest Bus	14h 10m
Earliest Bus	12:25 AM
Latest Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	53 Ø
Distance	589.4 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, APM, Big Sky Intercity, Intercity Xpress, Eagle Liner, City to City, Badela and MAKALALATRANSPORT

Cheapest bus connections from Mthatha to Paarl

Every day, 53 buses from 8 bus companies leave Mthatha for Paarl: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

Saturday 12/06

$27

Sunday 12/07

$22

Monday 12/08

$26

Tuesday 12/09

$22

Wednesday 12/10

$22

Thursday 12/11

$23

Friday 12/12

$28

Saturday 12/13

$23

Sunday 12/14

$22

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

$32

Wednesday 12/17

$32

Thursday 12/18

$34

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

$32

Sunday 12/21

$29

Monday 12/22

$33

Tuesday 12/23

$22

Wednesday 12/24

$22

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$33

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Mthatha to Paarl

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

With a price starting from $22, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Mthatha to Paarl. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $26.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Mthatha to Paarl, with $22. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $30.

How to save money travelling from Mthatha to Paarl

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 Mthatha 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 bus from Mthatha 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 buses from Mthatha to Paarl are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Mthatha to Paarl

These are the most booked bus companies between Mthatha to Paarl from our users.

Intercape from Mthatha to Paarl

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercape bus route Mthatha to Paarl:

Cheapest Price	$26
Fastest Bus	14h 45m
Earliest Bus	12:25 AM
Last Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Connections	35 Ø
Found on	12/2/2025

APM from Mthatha to Paarl

Here you will find the key facts about the APM bus route Mthatha to Paarl:

Cheapest Price	$22
Fastest Bus	15h 30m
Earliest Bus	1:45 PM
Last Bus	3:00 PM
Daily Connections	6 Ø
Found on	12/2/2025

Eagle Liner from Mthatha to Paarl

Here you will find the key facts about the Eagle Liner bus route Mthatha to Paarl:

Cheapest Price	$56
Fastest Bus	14h 50m
Earliest Bus	2:00 PM
Last Bus	2:15 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	12/2/2025

All bus stations and stops in Mthatha and Paarl

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Mthatha and Paarl.

Shell Ultra City

Nelson Mandela Drive N2

Station

Nelson Mandela Drive 33

Chatam St. & Sutherland St.

Tembuland Gas Station

Momelezi Road 3

Monument Shell

Main Rd 25

Bus Stop

GelderblomShell Gas Station

Jan Van Riebeeck Drive 27

Huguenot Tunnel

Service and Comfort on the bus from Mthatha to Paarl

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

FAQs about the Mthatha to Paarl bus

How much does a Mthatha Paarl bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $22 and takes 16h 15m to reach Paarl. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 8 companies with a range of ticket prices between $22 and $73. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Paarl.

On average, how many connections are available from Mthatha to Paarl each day?

Every day, the Mthatha to Paarl bus route is served by approximately 53 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Mthatha to Paarl take?

The fastest bus from Mthatha to Paarl is offered by Badela and takes 14h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $41. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Mthatha to Paarl?

The earliest bus arriving in Paarl from Mthatha starts at 12:25 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Mthatha to Paarl?

The latest bus trip departing from Mthatha for Paarl starts at 11:45 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Mthatha Paarl route?

When traveling by bus from Mthatha to Paarl, passengers can travel with Intercape, APM and Big Sky Intercity. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Mthatha and Paarl?

You can check all the direct connections between Mthatha 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: Intercape, APM and Big Sky Intercity.

What can I take with me on the Mthatha to Paarl bus route?

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 Mthatha Paarl bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Mthatha 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 traveling 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 Mthatha to Paarl on your planned travel date.

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

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

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

More bus routes to Mthatha and to Paarl

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