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How to get fromPaarl to Hout Bayby train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Paarl to Hout Bay by train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Huguenot to Capetowntrain train Northern
    2. Take the taxi from Capetown to Hout Baytaxi taxi
    1h 35m
    R 274–335

  2. Drive  78.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Paarl to Hout Baycar car 78.2 km
    55 min
    R 180–260

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shell 25 Main Rd to Cape Town Stnbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Long Street to Mariners Wharfbus bus Mini Peninsula Tour
    2h 36m
    R 368–956

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Huguenot to Capetowntrain train Northern
    2. Take the bus from Long Street to Mariners Wharfbus bus Mini Peninsula Tour
    2h 42m
    R 334–415

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Paarl to Hout Baytaxi taxi 78.2 km
    55 min
    R 1,000–1,300

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  • Distance: 83.1 km
  • Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Paarl, South Africa and Hout Bay, South Africa?

You can take a bus from Shell 25 Main Rd to Mariners Wharf via Cape Town Stn and Long Street in around 2h 36m.

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