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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street | Shell Ultra City @ Steers | Cheapest | |||||
 | Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street | Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way, Plettenberg Bay, 6600 | Fastest | |||||
 | Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street | Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers) | No tags | |||||
 | Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street | Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way (Steers) | No tags | |||||
 | Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street | Plettenberg Bay - Shell Ultra City, Marine Way, Plettenberg Bay, 6600 | No tags |
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| Average price | Average duration | CO₂ emissions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average priceUS$21 - US$50 | Average duration7h 30m | 10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly | ||
Shuttle | Average priceUS$30 - US$66 | Average duration9h 10m | 13kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars |
Busbud recommends taking the bus from Paarl to Plettenberg BayAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Plettenberg Bay. The journey takes about 7 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just US$21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Paarl to Plettenberg Bay: Trip Overview
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Paarl to Plettenberg Bay Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Paarl - Plettenberg Bay
How far is Plettenberg Bay from Paarl by coach?
The journey from Paarl to Plettenberg Bay by coach covers an approximate distance of 253 miles (408 km).
What is the best way to go from Paarl to Plettenberg Bay without flying?
To travel from Paarl to Plettenberg Bay without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Paarl to Plettenberg Bay was searched and found on 1 Oct 2025 with a price of US$19To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Paarl to Plettenberg Bay as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$19 to US$69 for a bus ticket from Paarl to Plettenberg Bay based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$19, which is on 2025-10-04.
Usually Big Sky 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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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Paarl to Plettenberg Bay.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Paarl to Plettenberg Bay.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Paarl to Plettenberg Bay.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Paarl to Plettenberg Bay while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
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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.
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
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Popular Buses Connecting Paarl
Buses Leaving from Paarl
- Bus from Paarl to Bellville
- Coach Paarl - Cape Town
- Bus Paarl - Queenstown
- Paarl - George
- Bus from Paarl to Mthatha
- Coach Paarl - Idutywa
- Bus Paarl - Swellendam
- Paarl - Wolmaransstad
- Bus from Paarl to Beaufort West
- Coach Paarl - Klerksdorp
- Bus Paarl - Nqamakwe
- Paarl - Vanderbijlpark
- Bus from Paarl to Ngcobo
- Coach Paarl - Worcester
- Bus Paarl - Knysna
Buses Going to Paarl
- Bus from Worcester to Paarl
- Coach Stellenbosch - Paarl
- Bus Johannesburg - Paarl
- Cape Town - Paarl
- Bus from Queenstown to Paarl
- Coach Ngcobo - Paarl
- Bus Vereeniging - Paarl
- George - Paarl
- Bus from Britstown to Paarl
- Coach Vanderbijlpark - Paarl
- Bus Cookhouse - Paarl
- Butterworth - Paarl
- Bus from Heidelberg to Paarl
- Coach Three Sisters - Paarl
- Bus Mthatha - Paarl
Popular Buses Connecting Plettenberg Bay
Buses Leaving from Plettenberg Bay
- Bus from Plettenberg Bay to Knysna
- Coach Plettenberg Bay - Port Elizabeth
- Bus Plettenberg Bay - Cape Town
- Plettenberg Bay - Bloemfontein
- Bus from Plettenberg Bay to Mossel Bay
- Coach Plettenberg Bay - Fort Beaufort
- Bus Plettenberg Bay - King William’s Town
- Plettenberg Bay - George
- Bus from Plettenberg Bay to Durban
- Coach Plettenberg Bay - Stormsrivier
- Bus Plettenberg Bay - Caledon
- Plettenberg Bay - Queenstown
- Bus from Plettenberg Bay to Cradock
- Coach Plettenberg Bay - Swellendam
- Bus Plettenberg Bay - Umzimkulu
Buses Going to Plettenberg Bay
- Bus from Cape Town to Plettenberg Bay
- Coach Port Elizabeth - Plettenberg Bay
- Bus East London - Plettenberg Bay
- Wilderness - Plettenberg Bay
- Bus from Knysna to Plettenberg Bay
- Coach George - Plettenberg Bay
- Bus Stellenbosch - Plettenberg Bay
- Albertinia - Plettenberg Bay
- Bus from Mossel Bay to Plettenberg Bay
- Coach Peddie - Plettenberg Bay
- Bus Jeffreys Bay - Plettenberg Bay
- Uitenhage - Plettenberg Bay
- Bus from Mthatha to Plettenberg Bay
- Coach Somerset West - Plettenberg Bay
- Bus Durban - Plettenberg Bay
Popular routes in this country
- Bus from Cape Town to Mthatha
- Coach Johannesburg - Mthatha
- Bus Port Elizabeth - Cape Town
- Port Elizabeth - Johannesburg
- Bus from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg
- Coach Johannesburg - Port Elizabeth
- Bus Pretoria - Cape Town
- East London - Johannesburg
- Bus from East London to Cape Town
- Coach Cape Town - East London
- Bus Johannesburg - Bloemfontein
- Johannesburg - Pietermaritzburg
- Bus from Johannesburg to East London
- Coach Queenstown - Cape Town
- Bus Cape Town - Pretoria