What is the distance between Paarl and Grahamstown?

Paarl and Grahamstown are 436 miles (703 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Paarl to Grahamstown?

Buses traveling from Paarl to Grahamstown leave from Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street and arrive at The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street.

Bus Paarl to Grahamstown from $27 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Paarl to Grahamstown on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:25pm	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	13h 15m	9:40am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Cheapest
Bus	7:15pm	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	11h 40m	6:55am	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	Fastest
Bus	7:10am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	14h 25m	9:35pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	6:55pm	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	12h 45m	7:40am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	6:50pm	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	12h 50m	7:40am	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	No tags
Bus	7:10am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	14h 25m	9:35pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	6:55pm	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	12h 45m	7:40am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	7:10am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	14h 25m	9:35pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags

Next departures for Paarl to Grahamstown on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:25pm	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	13h 15m	9:40am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Cheapest
Bus	7:15pm	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	11h 40m	6:55am	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	Fastest
Bus	7:10am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	14h 25m	9:35pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	6:55pm	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	12h 45m	7:40am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	6:50pm	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	12h 50m	7:40am	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	No tags
Bus	7:10am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	14h 25m	9:35pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	6:55pm	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	12h 45m	7:40am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	7:10am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	14h 25m	9:35pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags

Next departures for Paarl to Grahamstown on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:25pm	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	13h 15m	9:40am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	Cheapest
Bus	7:15pm	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	11h 40m	6:55am	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	Fastest
Bus	7:10am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	14h 25m	9:35pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	6:55pm	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	12h 45m	7:40am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	6:50pm	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	12h 50m	7:40am	Frontier Country Hotel (Opposite Cathedral)	No tags
Bus	7:10am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	14h 25m	9:35pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	6:55pm	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	12h 45m	7:40am	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags
Bus	7:10am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	14h 25m	9:35pm	The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Paarl to Grahamstown

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Grahamstown. The journey takes about 12 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

12h 50mAverage Duration

436 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $90	Average Duration12h 50m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$35 - $73	Average Duration14h 35m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e

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Intercape

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Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

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Users have shared mixed experiences with the service. Many appreciated that the company maintained punctuality, ensuring timely travel. However, there were concerns about unpleasant odors on the bus and an unfortunate incident involving a passenger being disrespectful to another traveler’s daughter.

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Eagle Liner

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Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Eagleliner bus company connects South Africa’s largest cities and beach resorts. They are known for having the most affordable fares in the country, so if the price is your main concern, this might the bus company for you. Their buses are equipped with standard features, like reclining seats, air conditioning and bathrooms. You can travel with up to 25kg of luggage, which is more than enough for most travelers. If your travel plans change, you can reschedule your ticket by paying a 20% fee, up to 6 hours before travel time.

Intercity Xpress

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Where are the popular stops in Paarl and Grahamstown?

Stops in Paarl

A - Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street

Stops in Grahamstown

A - The Frontier Country Hotel, Bathurst Street

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Paarl to Grahamstown by bus

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The cheapest trip from Paarl to Grahamstown was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $27

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Paarl to Grahamstown, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $27 to $64 for a bus ticket from Paarl to Grahamstown based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2025-11-15.