Sat, 09 November

Bus from Cape Town to Paarl

Only R273 for APM WC bus tickets on a 50m trip. Choose a date, or explore more travel options below.

Buy your tickets by selecting from the best options that fit your schedule

CompaniesDurationPrice
APM WC
50m
Eagle Liner
1h 15m
Greyhound South Africa
1h 5m
Wezwe Coaches
1h 40m
Intercity Xpress
1h
Makalala Transport
1h
Badela
50m

Bus from Cape Town to Paarl

The bus trip from Cape Town to Paarl takes approximately 1h duration and covers a distance of about 55km. There are usually 19 buses traveling daily to Paarl and you can find the cheapest tickets from R272.67 if you buy in advance on the internet.

Cape Town, WC

Getting around Cape Town

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Explore Cape Town with ease: discover the main bus and train stations

  • 1 Old Marine Dr Forshore

  • Bellville 8 Mabel St

  • Bus Station Civic Centre

  • CAPE TOWN

  • CAPE TOWN BUS TERMINAL OLD MARINE DRIVE CAPE TOWN STATION 8001

  • CAPE TOWN Long Distance Bus Facility 1 Old Marine Drive Cape Town

  • CAPE TOWN Long Distance Bus Facility Old Marine Drive

  • CAPE TOWN RAILWAY STATION

  • Cape Town Bus Station 1 Old Marine Drive

  • Long Distance Bus Facility

  • STOCK RD STATION

  • Shop 7 132 Durban Rd Bellville

Paarl, WC

Getting around Paarl

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  • PAARL

  • PAARL MONUMENT MOTORS

  • PAARL MONUMENT SHELL 25 MAIN RD SOUTHERN PAARL PAARL 7646

  • PAARL Monument Shell Cnr Main And South Street

  • PAARL Shell Garage 25 Main Rd Southern Paarl

  • Paarl Shell Garage C O Suid And Hoof Street

  • Paarl Shell Garage Jan Van Riebeeck Dr

Guide: Bus Onboard Services

Common Amenities

Most bus companies offer a range of onboard services to ensure comfort and convenience during travel. Common features include:

  • Reclining Seats: The degree of recline and padding quality may vary.
  • Onboard Toilets: Available on most long trip buses.
  • Air Conditioning: Standard climate control is offered by all companies.
  • Charging Ports: Increasingly common, many buses now offer USB charging outlets.
  • Safety Measures: Trained drivers and, in many cases, seatbelts for passengers.

Key Differences

Comfort Level

Intercape’s Sleepliner offers superior comfort with memory foam seats and 150-degree recline, while Greyhound and Citiliner feature extra legroom and memory foam, but standard recline.

Entertainment

Intercape provides a family-friendly entertainment system, while companies like Eagle Liner and Intercity Express offer optional or standard onboard entertainment depending on the bus.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is not consistently available, with Intercity Express occasionally offering it.

Seating

Greyhound and Citiliner eliminate middle seats for a more spacious experience, whereas others retain standard seating configurations.

Specific Onboard Services

Greyhound

Luxury Dreamliner: Reclining memory foam seats, extra legroom, power outlets, onboard toilets, and no middle seats​.

Eagle Liner

  • Luxury Class: Reclining seats, toilets, air conditioning, entertainment system, USB ports.
  • Economy Class: Similar features with higher seating capacity (65 seats vs. 50 in Luxury)​.

Citiliner

Reclining memory foam seats with power outlets at every seat, no middle seats, onboard toilets​.

City to City

  • Basic amenities with reclining seats.
  • No specific mention of charging ports or entertainment systems​.

Intercape

  • Sleepliner: Reclining memory foam seats (150 degrees), extra legroom, USB ports, family-friendly entertainment.
  • Mainliner: Standard reclining seats with USB ports, onboard entertainment​.

Intercity Express

Reclining seats with extra legroom, USB charging, occasional Wi-Fi availability, modern onboard entertainment depending on the bus​.

Translux

Basic services with reclining seats and onboard toilets. No mention of charging ports or entertainment​.

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Saving Money

Cheapest Bus

The cheapest bus ticket from Cape Town to Paarl is a regular seat, one-way trip, when booked in advance. Buying on the day of travel is usually more expensive and may include additional costs that can vary depending on the time of day and bus class.

Cheapest Bus
Book in advance.
Most companies sell bus tickets about three to six months in advance. If you already have your travel date set, search as early as possible to save money.
Be flexible with your travel times.
Many companies increase ticket prices during "peak hours" (usually between 06:00 - 10:00 and 15:00 - 19:00 on weekdays). If possible, choose to travel outside of these hours to find cheaper tickets and save money.
Check connections.
On some of the busiest routes, you may also have the option of taking a slower or connecting transportation. It may take a little longer, but if you have a bit more time available, you may find a cheaper ticket.