Bus Paarl to Cape Town: Compare prices and save money

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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

$18

tomorrow

Wednesday

$23

Thursday

$18

Friday

$18

Saturday

$18

Sunday

$18

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Eagle Liner	1h 15m	10:45 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	12:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$18	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 4/27/2026 10:45:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 4/27/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Intercity Xpress	0h 50m	11:50 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	12:40 PM	Cape Town	Adderley Bus Stop	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 4/27/2026 11:50:00 AM to Adderley Bus Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 4/27/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
APM	0h 55m	3:25 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	4:20 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$23	A Bus from APM goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 4/27/2026 3:25:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 4/27/2026 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	0h 40m	4:20 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	5:00 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$39	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 4/27/2026 4:20:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 4/27/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
Greyhound South Africa	1h 10m	7:30 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	8:40 AM	Cape Town	Adderley Bus Stop	Economy	$48	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 4/27/2026 7:30:00 AM to Adderley Bus Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 4/27/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 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	3:25 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	3:55 AM	Cape Town	Durban Road	Economy	$23	A Bus from APM goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 4/29/2026 3:25:00 AM to Durban Road, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 4/29/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
APM	0h 20m	6:45 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	7:05 AM	Cape Town	Durban Road	Economy	$26	A Bus from APM goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 4/29/2026 6:45:00 AM to Durban Road, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 4/29/2026 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m
APM	1h 5m	6:45 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	7:50 AM	Cape Town	Durban Road	Economy	$35	A Bus from APM goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 4/29/2026 6:45:00 AM to Durban Road, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 4/29/2026 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
APM	1h 5m	1:05 PM	Paarl	Monument Shell	2:10 PM	Cape Town	Durban Road	Economy	$35	A Bus from APM goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 4/29/2026 1:05:00 PM to Durban Road, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 4/29/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
APM	0h 25m	6:05 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	6:30 AM	Cape Town	Durban Road	Economy	$39	A Bus from APM goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 4/29/2026 6:05:00 AM to Durban Road, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 4/29/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 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 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	12:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$18	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 4/30/2026 10:45:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 4/30/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Intercity Xpress	0h 50m	11:50 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	12:40 PM	Cape Town	Adderley Bus Stop	Economy	$21	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 4/30/2026 11:50:00 AM to Adderley Bus Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 4/30/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
APM	0h 55m	3:25 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	4:20 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$23	A Bus from APM goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 4/30/2026 3:25:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 4/30/2026 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	0h 40m	4:20 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	5:00 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$39	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 4/30/2026 4:20:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 4/30/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
Greyhound South Africa	1h 10m	7:30 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	8:40 AM	Cape Town	Adderley Bus Stop	Economy	$48	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 4/30/2026 7:30:00 AM to Adderley Bus Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 4/30/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 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 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	12:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$18	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 5/1/2026 10:45:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 5/1/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Intercity Xpress	0h 50m	11:50 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	12:40 PM	Cape Town	Adderley Bus Stop	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 5/1/2026 11:50:00 AM to Adderley Bus Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 5/1/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
APM	0h 55m	3:25 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	4:20 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$23	A Bus from APM goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 5/1/2026 3:25:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 5/1/2026 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	1h 0m	4:20 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	5:20 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$39	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 5/1/2026 4:20:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 5/1/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Greyhound South Africa	1h 10m	7:30 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	8:40 AM	Cape Town	Adderley Bus Stop	Economy	$49	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 5/1/2026 7:30:00 AM to Adderley Bus Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 5/1/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 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 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	12:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$18	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 5/2/2026 10:45:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 5/2/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Intercity Xpress	0h 50m	11:50 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	12:40 PM	Cape Town	Adderley Bus Stop	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 5/2/2026 11:50:00 AM to Adderley Bus Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 5/2/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
APM	0h 55m	3:25 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	4:20 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$23	A Bus from APM goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 5/2/2026 3:25:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 5/2/2026 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	0h 40m	4:20 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	5:00 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$40	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 5/2/2026 4:20:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 5/2/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
Greyhound South Africa	1h 10m	7:30 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	8:40 AM	Cape Town	Adderley Bus Stop	Economy	$49	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 5/2/2026 7:30:00 AM to Adderley Bus Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 5/2/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 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 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	12:00 PM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$18	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 5/3/2026 10:45:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 5/3/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Intercity Xpress	0h 50m	11:50 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	12:40 PM	Cape Town	Adderley Bus Stop	Economy	$22	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 5/3/2026 11:50:00 AM to Adderley Bus Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 5/3/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
APM	0h 55m	3:25 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	4:20 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$23	A Bus from APM goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 5/3/2026 3:25:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 5/3/2026 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
MAKALALATRANSPORT	0h 40m	4:20 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	5:00 AM	Cape Town	Civic Center	Economy	$39	A Bus from MAKALALATRANSPORT goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 5/3/2026 4:20:00 AM to Civic Center, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 5/3/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
Greyhound South Africa	1h 10m	7:30 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	8:40 AM	Cape Town	Adderley Bus Stop	Economy	$48	A Bus from Greyhound South Africa goes from Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) at 5/3/2026 7:30:00 AM to Adderley Bus Stop, Cape Town (South Africa) arriving at 5/3/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Paarl to Cape Town is $13 on 5/11/2026. Flexible travelers 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.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 30 daily buses 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 buses from Paarl to Cape Town, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Paarl and Cape Town, with 16 offers.

Facts about the bus 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 $13!

Cheapest Bus	$13
Fastest Bus	0h 20m
Earliest Bus	12:30 AM
Latest Bus	1:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes	22 Ø
Distance	34.4 miles
Bus Companies	APM, Eagle Liner, MAKALALATRANSPORT, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa and Badela

Cheapest bus connections from Paarl to Cape Town

Every day, 22 buses from 6 bus 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 04/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 04/26

Monday 04/27

$18

Tuesday 04/28

Wednesday 04/29

$23

Thursday 04/30

$18

Friday 05/01

$18

Saturday 05/02

$18

Sunday 05/03

$18

Monday 05/04

$18

Tuesday 05/05

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

Friday 05/08

$24

Saturday 05/09

Sunday 05/10

$18

Monday 05/11

$13

Tuesday 05/12

$27

Wednesday 05/13

$17

Thursday 05/14

$27

Friday 05/15

$18

Saturday 05/16

$27

Sunday 05/17

$18

Monday 05/18

$18

Tuesday 05/19

$18

Wednesday 05/20

$18

Thursday 05/21

Friday 05/22

Saturday 05/23

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 $13, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Paarl to Cape Town. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $18.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Paarl to Cape Town, with $13. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $35.

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 buses from Paarl to Cape Town are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Paarl to Cape Town

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

APM from Paarl to Cape Town

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

Cheapest Price	$23
Fastest Bus	0h 20m
Earliest Bus	3:25 AM
Last Bus	1:15 PM
Daily Connections	9 Ø
Found on	4/3/2026

Intercity Xpress from Paarl to Cape Town

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

Cheapest Price	$21
Fastest Bus	0h 50m
Earliest Bus	4:40 AM
Last Bus	11:50 AM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	4/3/2026

All bus stations and stops in Paarl and Cape Town

In the map below, you can see where to find all 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 Bus Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Paarl to Cape Town

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses 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 bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $13 and takes 1h 15m to reach Cape Town. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 6 companies with a range of ticket prices between $13 and $59. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cape Town.

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

Every day, the Paarl to Cape Town bus route is served by approximately 22 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Paarl to Cape Town is offered by APM and takes 0h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $26. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Cape Town from Paarl starts at 12:30 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 Paarl to Cape Town?

The latest bus trip departing from Paarl for Cape Town starts at 1:25 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 Paarl Cape Town route?

When traveling by bus from Paarl to Cape Town, passengers can travel with APM, Eagle Liner and MAKALALATRANSPORT. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works 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 Paarl to Cape Town 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 Paarl Cape Town 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 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 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 Paarl to Cape Town on your planned travel date.

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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

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