Bus Port Elizabeth to Paarl: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Port Elizabeth to Paarl

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Port Elizabeth to Paarl from various bus operators like Intercape, Big Sky Intercity or Eagle Liner for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$28

Wednesday

$28

Thursday

$28

Friday

$28

Saturday

$25

Sunday

$25

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	12h 30m	8:15 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	8:45 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 8:15:00 PM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Intercape	13h 0m	7:45 PM	Port Elizabeth	Railway Station	8:45 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Railway Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 7:45:00 PM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Intercape	11h 30m	8:20 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	7:50 PM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 8:20:00 AM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Intercape	10h 20m	12:15 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	10:35 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 12:15:00 AM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
Intercape	10h 30m	7:15 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	5:45 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/28/2026 7:15:00 PM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	12h 30m	8:15 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	8:45 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 8:15:00 PM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Intercape	13h 0m	7:45 PM	Port Elizabeth	Railway Station	8:45 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Railway Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 7:45:00 PM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Intercape	11h 30m	8:20 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	7:50 PM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 8:20:00 AM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Intercape	10h 20m	12:15 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	10:35 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 12:15:00 AM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
Intercape	10h 30m	7:15 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	5:45 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/29/2026 7:15:00 PM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	12h 30m	8:15 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	8:45 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 8:15:00 PM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Intercape	12h 20m	6:30 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	6:50 PM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 6:30:00 AM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
Intercape	11h 30m	8:20 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	7:50 PM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 8:20:00 AM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Intercape	12h 50m	6:00 AM	Port Elizabeth	Intercape Office	6:50 PM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 6:00:00 AM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
Intercape	10h 20m	12:15 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	10:35 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$32	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/30/2026 12:15:00 AM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercape	12h 30m	8:15 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	8:45 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 8:15:00 PM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Intercape	13h 0m	7:45 PM	Port Elizabeth	Railway Station	8:45 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Railway Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 7:45:00 PM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 8/1/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Intercape	12h 20m	6:30 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	6:50 PM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 6:30:00 AM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
Intercape	12h 50m	6:00 AM	Port Elizabeth	Intercape Office	6:50 PM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$29	A Bus from Intercape goes from Intercape Office, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 6:00:00 AM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
Intercape	11h 30m	8:20 AM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	7:50 PM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 7/31/2026 8:20:00 AM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	10h 5m	9:25 PM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	7:30 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 9:25:00 PM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
Intercity Xpress	9h 40m	9:50 PM	Port Elizabeth	Eldo House	7:30 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Eldo House, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 9:50:00 PM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
Eagle Liner	10h 25m	8:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	6:55 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$29	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 8:30:00 PM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 6:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
Eagle Liner	9h 45m	9:10 PM	Port Elizabeth	Eldo House	6:55 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$29	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Eldo House, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 9:10:00 PM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 6:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
Intercape	12h 30m	8:15 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	8:45 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$31	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/1/2026 8:15:00 PM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 8/2/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intercity Xpress	10h 5m	9:25 PM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	7:30 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/2/2026 9:25:00 PM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 8/3/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
Intercity Xpress	9h 40m	9:50 PM	Port Elizabeth	Eldo House	7:30 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$25	A Bus from Intercity Xpress goes from Eldo House, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/2/2026 9:50:00 PM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 8/3/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
Intercape	12h 30m	8:15 PM	Port Elizabeth	Engen	8:45 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Engen, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/2/2026 8:15:00 PM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 8/3/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Intercape	13h 0m	7:45 PM	Port Elizabeth	Railway Station	8:45 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$28	A Bus from Intercape goes from Railway Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/2/2026 7:45:00 PM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 8/3/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Eagle Liner	10h 25m	8:30 PM	Port Elizabeth	Bus Station	6:55 AM	Paarl	Monument Shell	Economy	$29	A Bus from Eagle Liner goes from Bus Station, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) at 8/2/2026 8:30:00 PM to Monument Shell, Paarl (South Africa) arriving at 8/3/2026 6:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m

Frequency of bus connections between Port Elizabeth and Paarl

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 28 daily buses from Port Elizabeth to Paarl. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Port Elizabeth and Paarl.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 53 buses from Port Elizabeth to Paarl, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Port Elizabeth and Paarl, with 3 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/1/2026 costs just $25, from Intercity Xpress

Facts about the bus from Port Elizabeth to Paarl

Compare all providers like Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Eagle Liner that travel 14 times every day by bus from Port Elizabeth to Paarl in one click! Book your bus ticket from Port Elizabeth to Paarl starting from $25!

Cheapest Bus	$25
Fastest Bus	9h 40m
Earliest Bus	12:15 AM
Latest Bus	9:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	14 Ø
Distance	381.0 miles
Bus Companies	Intercape, Big Sky Intercity, Eagle Liner and Intercity Xpress

Cheapest bus connections from Port Elizabeth to Paarl

Every day, 14 buses from 4 bus companies leave Port Elizabeth for Paarl: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

$28

Wednesday 07/29

$39

Thursday 07/30

$28

Friday 07/31

$28

Saturday 08/01

$39

Sunday 08/02

$25

Monday 08/03

$27

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$27

Thursday 08/06

$28

Friday 08/07

$30

Saturday 08/08

$33

Sunday 08/09

$33

Monday 08/10

$33

Tuesday 08/11

$50

Wednesday 08/12

$39

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

$36

Monday 08/17

$31

Tuesday 08/18

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Port Elizabeth to Paarl

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

With a price starting from $25, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Port Elizabeth to Paarl. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $28.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Port Elizabeth to Paarl, with $25. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $32.

How to save money travelling from Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth to Paarl are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Port Elizabeth to Paarl

These are the most booked bus companies between Port Elizabeth to Paarl from our users.

Intercape from Port Elizabeth to Paarl

Here you will find the key facts about the Intercape bus route Port Elizabeth to Paarl:

Cheapest Price	$28
Fastest Bus	10h 20m
Earliest Bus	12:15 AM
Last Bus	8:30 PM
Daily Connections	12 Ø
Found on	7/2/2026

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Port Elizabeth - Paarl

Brenda Sampson , 6/25/2025

The bus ran out of diesel and I arrived 4 hours late; I missed my job commitment and my lift. I sent email to Intercape to inquire how they will rectify my dissatisfaction, loss and suffering. They t ... The bus ran out of diesel and I arrived 4 hours late; I missed my job commitment and my lift. I sent email to Intercape to inquire how they will rectify my dissatisfaction, loss and suffering. They took no accountability or had any empathy, rather used a marketing technique of some % off on next trip (as if there’ll be a next trip…). Very disappointed in the service!

All bus stations and stops in Port Elizabeth and Paarl

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

BP Bus Station

Cape Road 61

Bus Station

Eldo House

Westview Drive 97

Engen

Cape Road 314

Perridgevale Centre

Storey Road 4

Monument Shell

Main Rd 25

Bus Stop

GelderblomShell Gas Station

Jan Van Riebeeck Drive 27

Huguenot Tunnel

Service and Comfort on the bus from Port Elizabeth to Paarl

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

FAQs about the Port Elizabeth to Paarl bus

How much does a Port Elizabeth Paarl bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $25 and takes 10h 5m to reach Paarl. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $25 and $42. 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 Port Elizabeth to Paarl each day?

Every day, the Port Elizabeth to Paarl bus route is served by approximately 14 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Port Elizabeth to Paarl take?

The fastest bus from Port Elizabeth to Paarl is offered by Intercity Xpress and takes 9h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $25. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Port Elizabeth to Paarl?

The earliest bus arriving in Paarl from Port Elizabeth starts at 12:15 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 Port Elizabeth to Paarl?

The latest bus trip departing from Port Elizabeth for Paarl starts at 9:50 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 Port Elizabeth Paarl route?

When traveling by bus from Port Elizabeth to Paarl, passengers can travel with Intercape, Big Sky Intercity and Eagle Liner. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Port Elizabeth and Paarl?

You can check all the direct connections between Port Elizabeth 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, Big Sky Intercity and Eagle Liner.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Port Elizabeth and to Paarl

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