Is there a way to reach Paarl from Johannesburg without flying?

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Paarl without flying. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

How long is the bus trip from Johannesburg to Paarl?

On average, the trip from Johannesburg to Paarl takes around 17h 30m, but the fastest bus can get you there in about 6h. This is the time it takes to travel the 751 miles (1211 km) that separate the two cities.

What is the distance between Johannesburg and Paarl?

The distance separating Johannesburg and Paarl is 751 miles (1211 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Johannesburg to Paarl?

If you're headed to Paarl from Johannesburg, chances are that your bus will leave from O. R Tambo Airport Johannesburg and arrive at Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What is the cheapest way to travel from Johannesburg to Paarl?

Go for the bus if you want the most economical way to travel this route. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $17.

What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Johannesburg to Paarl?

You can expect to pay around $43 for a bus ticket. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $17 and $90, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Johannesburg to Paarl Bus Tickets

TodayApr 29

from $23

TomorrowApr 30

from $23

ThuMay 1

from $23

FriMay 2

from $23

SatMay 3

from $23

SunMay 4

from $24

MonMay 5

TueMay 6

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: April 30 at 6:00pm
Departure city: Johannesburg
Departure location: Johannesburg Park Station, Johannesburg
Arrival time: May 1 at 11:30am
Destination city: Paarl
Destination location: Paarl - Shell Garage, Jan Van Riebeeck Dr.
Operated by: Wez We Coaches
Vehicle: BusDuration: 17h 30m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: April 30 at 6:00pm
Departure city: Johannesburg
Departure location: Johannesburg (Park Station)
Arrival time: May 1 at 12:00am
Destination city: Paarl
Destination location: Paarl - Shell Garage, Jan Van Riebeeck Dr.
Operated by: FFGERTSE
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h
Departure time: April 30 at 11:30am
Departure city: Johannesburg
Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Arrival time: May 1 at 6:00am
Destination city: Paarl
Destination location: Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street
Operated by: Intercape Sleepliner
Vehicle: BusDuration: 18h 30m
Departure time: April 30 at 1:00pm
Departure city: Johannesburg
Departure location: Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)
Arrival time: May 1 at 8:25am
Destination city: Paarl
Destination location: Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street
Operated by: Big Sky Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 19h 25m
Departure time: April 30 at 1:00pm
Departure city: Johannesburg
Departure location: Johannesburg Park Station, Johannesburg
Arrival time: May 1 at 4:30am
Destination city: Paarl
Destination location: Paarl - Shell Garage, Jan Van Riebeeck Dr.
Operated by: Wez We Coaches
Vehicle: BusDuration: 15h 30m

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Bus Johannesburg to Paarl: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$43

Average bus trip duration17h 30m

Number of daily buses18

Earliest bus departure11:30am

Distance753 miles (1213 km)

Latest bus departure8:30pm

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Intercape

3.5/539,452 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Customers have mentioned that the chargers were not working, but there are also positive reviews about being comfortable and arriving early in Paarl.

Intercape Budgetliner Express Johannesburg Paarl recent customer reviews

At first the bus delayed with 1hr 45mns and just after Johnsburg the bus had a breakdown around 23:00 only to get another bus at 5:00am instead of reaching my destination at 11:15, l arrived at 19:00

Jestina M.

July 14, 2024

Excellent customer service just please allow passengers to open windows or leave the air-conditioning on due to the current situation

Nthabiseng M.

February 14, 2021

Intercape bus was very dirty. Toilet had no toilet paper, no water to wash my hands and I couldn't flush the toilet.. The toilet was filthy and smelled very bad

Christalle S.

January 3, 2020

Greyhound South Africa

3/57,645 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.2

Users have reported that the bus service was excellent, consistently arriving on time and even reaching destinations ahead of schedule. This punctuality seems to be a common highlight among travelers' experiences with this company.

Greyhound Johannesburg Paarl recent customer reviews

The bus was on time and arrived at my destination an hour ahead of time.

Moruti Jerry D.

February 23, 2025

Excellent and the bus was on time

Tshepo M.

January 3, 2025

WEZWECOACHES

1.5/5483 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.7

Cleanliness1.8

Wifi0.5

Based on 483 reviews, the company was rated 1.7 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the power outlets but often complained with the wifi. WEZWECOACHES ticket prices on this trip start at $5.00

Wez We Coaches Johannesburg Paarl recent customer reviews

Frauds they didn’t come and they were rude on the call when asking about the bus not coming

Nompumelelo P.

February 6, 2025

I don't want to lie their service is very poor..I will never waste my money and time...The bus never showed up sat there was very cold 🥶 more than 4 hours..Wez we and Luoqman thanks for bad experience no more😢😭😭

Masina N.

September 23, 2024

APM WC

2/51,731 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness0.9

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.4

Eagle Liner

2.5/58,645 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness3.5

Wifi0.7

Users have expressed satisfaction with the overall service, highlighting that the buses are neat and tidy. The affordability of the service is also appreciated by passengers. However, some travelers noted disturbances due to crying babies during their journey, which affected their ability to rest comfortably while on board.

Eagle Liner Johannesburg Paarl recent customer reviews

The bus broke down and my traveller's are still travelling with a possibility that they might miss their appointment

Bonnie B.

February 24, 2025

The trip was not that good because the drivers left one passenger and we had to turn around an hour into the journey after the other passengers had told them that one passenger is missing.

Silt S.

February 2, 2025

Enjoyed everything, just people with their babies that can't controll them made me irritated and a few other passengers, couldn't get any sleep with the babies crying continuously. Other than that everything was fine, bus was neat and tidy !!

Reghardt J.

December 28, 2024

Intercity Xpress

3/58,828 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1

According to user feedback, the drivers were professional and friendly, contributing positively to their travel experience. However, there was a mention of the bus not arriving at its scheduled estimated time of arrival (ETA), which could be an area for improvement in punctuality.

Intercity Xpress Johannesburg Paarl recent customer reviews

The service was excellent for me, the drivers where very professional and friendly

Odumo X.

March 7, 2025

Bus departed later than scheduled time from park station and arrived latter than scheduled time in Paarl.

Lena . S.

October 7, 2023

The bus didn't arrive on the scheduled ETA!

Siphokazi S.

March 19, 2024

Big Sky

3.5/52,099 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.6

ilulaBus

2/5816 reviews

Staff2.1

Timeliness0.8

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0.3

FFGERTSE

1.5/5372 reviews

Staff1.9

Timeliness0.6

Cleanliness2.1

Wifi0.1

Based on 372 reviews, the company was rated 1.5 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the power outlets but often complained with the wifi. FFGERTSE ticket prices on this trip start at $24.00

FFGERTSE Johannesburg Paarl recent customer reviews

There was no bus, apparently the bus broke down and now the time has been extended to this afternoon.

Hector M.

November 4, 2024

we were supposed to leave Joburg at 6p.m but we ended up leaving at 9.45pm

Yojhi W.

December 20, 2023

JOBELASTAR

2.5/5242 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2

Cleanliness3

Wifi0.6

HARTLEYTOURS

2/55 reviews

Timeliness0

Nobles

2/552 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness1.3

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi0.6

ZA bus companies: Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Delta Coaches

Johannesburg to Paarl Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Johannesburg and Paarl?

Stops in Johannesburg

A - Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station

B - O.R Tambo Airport Johannesburg

C - Bethrams

D - Eaglecity Kerk Street

E - Kerk Street

F - Southgate Shopping Centre

Stops in Paarl

A - Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street

Frequently asked questions for your trip Johannesburg - Paarl

Is there a way to reach Paarl from Johannesburg without flying?
How long is the bus trip from Johannesburg to Paarl?
What is the distance between Johannesburg and Paarl?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Johannesburg to Paarl?
What is the cheapest way to travel from Johannesburg to Paarl?
What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Johannesburg to Paarl?

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

04/27

$25

04/28

$23

Today

$23

04/30

$22

05/01

$22

05/02

$22

05/03

$23

05/04

$24

The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Paarl was searched and found on May 2, 2025 with a price of $22

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Johannesburg to Paarl, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $22 to $84 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Paarl based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-05-02.

Usually SLEEPLINER, WEZWECOACHES will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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Is there a way to reach Paarl from Johannesburg without flying?

How long is the bus trip from Johannesburg to Paarl?

What is the distance between Johannesburg and Paarl?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Johannesburg to Paarl?

What is the cheapest way to travel from Johannesburg to Paarl?

What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Johannesburg to Paarl?

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