Bus Pietermaritzburg to Paarl: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Paarl

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Pietermaritzburg to Paarl from various bus operators like Intercape for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$46

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

$44

Friday

$44

Saturday

$48

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	22h 25m	11:15 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	9:40 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$46	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 11:15:00 AM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 25m
Intercape	26h 10m	8:25 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	10:35 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$48	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 8:25:00 AM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 10m
Intercape	27h 5m	5:10 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	8:15 PM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$54	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/27/2026 5:10:00 PM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	22h 25m	11:15 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	9:40 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$44	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 11:15:00 AM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 25m
Intercape	22h 50m	12:25 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	11:15 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$46	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 12:25:00 PM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 50m
Intercape	26h 10m	8:25 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	10:35 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$48	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 8:25:00 AM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 10:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 10m
Intercape	27h 5m	5:10 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	8:15 PM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$54	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 5:10:00 PM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	22h 25m	11:15 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	9:40 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$44	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 11:15:00 AM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 25m
Intercape	22h 50m	12:25 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	11:15 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$46	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 12:25:00 PM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 50m
Intercape	26h 10m	8:25 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	10:35 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$48	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 8:25:00 AM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 10:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 10m
Intercape	27h 5m	5:10 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	8:15 PM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$54	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 5:10:00 PM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	26h 10m	8:25 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	10:35 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$48	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 8:25:00 AM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 10:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 10m
Intercape	27h 5m	5:10 PM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	8:15 PM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$54	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 5:10:00 PM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 5m
Intercape	22h 25m	11:15 AM	Pietermaritzburg	Burger St. Bus Station	9:40 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$59	A Bus from Intercape goes from Burger St. Bus Station, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 11:15:00 AM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 25m

Frequency of bus connections between Pietermaritzburg and Paarl

See here how frequent the connections between Pietermaritzburg and Paarl are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Pietermaritzburg to Paarl. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Pietermaritzburg and Paarl.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 8 buses from Pietermaritzburg to Paarl, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Pietermaritzburg and Paarl, with 6 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/29/2026 costs just $44, from Intercape

Facts about the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Paarl

Compare all providers like Intercape that travel 3 times every day by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Paarl in one click! Book your bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Paarl starting from $44!

Cheapest Bus	$44
Fastest Bus	22h 25m
Earliest Bus	8:25 AM
Latest Bus	5:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	728.8 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape

Cheapest bus connections from Pietermaritzburg to Paarl

Every day, 3 buses from 1 bus companies leave Pietermaritzburg for Paarl: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

$46

Monday 07/27

$46

Tuesday 07/28

Wednesday 07/29

$44

Thursday 07/30

$44

Friday 07/31

$44

Saturday 08/01

$48

Sunday 08/02

$44

Monday 08/03

$51

Tuesday 08/04

$46

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$76

Friday 08/07

$70

Saturday 08/08

$75

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

$60

Tuesday 08/11

$46

Wednesday 08/12

$46

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

Monday 08/17

Tuesday 08/18

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Pietermaritzburg to Paarl

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Paarl, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $44, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Pietermaritzburg to Paarl. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $48.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Pietermaritzburg to Paarl, with $44. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $46.

How to save money travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Paarl

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 Pietermaritzburg to Paarl 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 Pietermaritzburg to Paarl, 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 Pietermaritzburg to Paarl are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Pietermaritzburg and Paarl

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Pietermaritzburg and Paarl.

Burger St. Bus Station

Burger Street 269

Montrose Bus Station

Leinster Road

Woodburn Rugby Stadium

Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse

Monument Shell

Main Rd 25

Bus Stop

GelderblomShell Gas Station

Jan Van Riebeeck Drive 27

Huguenot Tunnel

Service and Comfort on the bus from Pietermaritzburg to Paarl

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Pietermaritzburg to Paarl? Or which bus companies serve the route Pietermaritzburg to Paarl? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Pietermaritzburg to Paarl bus

How much does a Pietermaritzburg Paarl bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $44 and takes 22h 25m to reach Paarl. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $44 and $59. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Paarl.

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

Every day, the Pietermaritzburg to Paarl bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Pietermaritzburg to Paarl take?

The fastest bus from Pietermaritzburg to Paarl is offered by Intercape and takes 22h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $46. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Pietermaritzburg to Paarl?

The earliest bus arriving in Paarl from Pietermaritzburg starts at 8:25 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 Pietermaritzburg to Paarl?

The latest bus trip departing from Pietermaritzburg for Paarl starts at 5:10 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 Pietermaritzburg Paarl route?

When traveling by bus from Pietermaritzburg to Paarl, passengers can travel with Intercape. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Pietermaritzburg and Paarl?

You can check all the direct connections between Pietermaritzburg and Paarl by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Intercape.

What can I take with me on the Pietermaritzburg to Paarl 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 Pietermaritzburg Paarl 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 Pietermaritzburg Paarl 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 Pietermaritzburg to Paarl on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Pietermaritzburg to Paarl

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Pietermaritzburg and to Paarl

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Pietermaritzburg and to Paarl. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!