There are 4 ways to get from Paarl to Cape Town by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Paarl to Cape Town by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paarl to Cape Town is to train which costs R 13 - R 16 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Paarl to Cape Town is to drive which takes 39 min and costs R 160 - R 240.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shell 25 Main Rd and arriving at Cape Town Stn. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Huguenot and arriving at Capetown. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.
The distance between Paarl and Cape Town is 57 km. The road distance is 61.9 km.
The best way to get from Paarl to Cape Town without a car is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs R 45 - R 600.
The bus from Shell 25 Main Rd to Cape Town Stn takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Paarl to Cape Town bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Shell 25 Main Rd station.
Paarl to Cape Town train services, operated by Prasa, depart from Huguenot station.
The best way to get from Paarl to Cape Town is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs R 45 - R 600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs R 13 - R 16 and takes 1h 16m.
What companies run services between Paarl, South Africa and Cape Town, South Africa?
Eagle Liner operates a bus from Shell 25 Main Rd to Cape Town Stn 4 times a day. Tickets cost R 45–190 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Greyhound ZA also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Prasa operates a train from Huguenot to Capetown every 4 hours. Tickets cost R 13–16 and the journey takes 1h 16m.
- Phone
- +27 11 013 6700
- [email protected]
- Website
- PRASA
Train from Huguenot to Capetown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- R 13–16
- Website
- PRASA
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Shell 25 Main Rd to Cape Town Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 45–190
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 45–190
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Shell 25 Main Rd to Cape Town Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 450–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- R 600–750
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games, Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?, and How to get from London to Edinburgh - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Paarl to Cape Town bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Cape Town Stn station.
Paarl to Cape Town train services, operated by Prasa, arrive at Capetown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paarl to Cape Town is 62 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Paarl to Cape Town.
There are 8045+ hotels available in Cape Town.