How far is Paarl from Port Elizabeth?

The distance separating Paarl and Port Elizabeth is 379 miles (611 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Paarl to Port Elizabeth leave from Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street and arrive at Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Paarl to Port Elizabeth from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Paarl to Port Elizabeth on September 30
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:30pm	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	12h 45m	8:15am	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	Cheapest
7:15pm	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	9h 55m	5:10am	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	Fastest
7:10am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	11h 55m	7:05pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	No tags
7:15pm	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	10h 10m	5:25am	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	No tags
6:50pm	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	11h 5m	5:55am	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	No tags

Next departures for Paarl to Port Elizabeth on October 1
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:30pm	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	12h 45m	8:15am	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	Cheapest
7:15pm	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	9h 55m	5:10am	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	Fastest
7:10am	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	11h 55m	7:05pm	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	No tags
7:55pm	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	11h 25m	7:20am	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	No tags
7:15pm	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	10h 10m	5:25am	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	No tags

Next departures for Paarl to Port Elizabeth on October 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:30pm	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	12h 45m	8:15am	Greenacres McDonald's (Crn Cape Rd & Penny St)	Cheapest
7:15pm	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	10h 5m	5:20am	Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd	Fastest
8:25pm	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	11h 35m	8:00am	Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)	No tags
7:55pm	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	11h 25m	7:20am	Port Elizabeth Train Station, Strand Street	No tags
7:15pm	Paarl - Shell Garage, C/o Suid and Hoof Street	10h 20m	5:35am	Port Elizabeth Railway Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Paarl to Port Elizabeth.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$21 - $77	Average Duration11h 15m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Shuttle	Average Price$31 - $70	Average Duration12h 45m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Paarl to Port Elizabeth

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Port Elizabeth. The journey takes about 11 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

11h 15mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest ticket

15kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Paarl to Port Elizabeth: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$34

Average bus trip duration11h 15m

Number of daily buses11

Earliest bus departure7:10am

Distance379 miles (611 km)

Latest bus departure8:25pm

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Big Sky

3.5/52,707 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.6

Eagle Liner

2.5/59,898 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Customers appreciate the excellent driving skills of the drivers and are generally happy with the service. However, some users mentioned that onboard toilets could be better maintained to improve their experience. Additionally, there was a concern about not being dropped off at the specified location on tickets.

Eagle Liner Paarl Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews

Lv the fact that your drivers ar very gud they drive excellent, the case of toilet inside the buy yes it’s gud bt at the very same time is not care it of , atlist the powder that kills a smell wuld make things better thnk u

Ntosh Q.

September 27, 2024

Very happy with the service only problem I had was they did not drop me where the ticket said i should be dropped

Elizabeth F.

February 18, 2023

Intercity Xpress

3/510,441 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Intercity Xpress is a long-distance bus company operating in South Africa. The company established itself as an affordable intercity bus operator, offering services between cities all over the country. Their coaches are equipped with standard seats and they have a generous luggage policy of up to 25 kg. Although they make an effort to respect their timetables, travelers report that delays are expected for Intercity Xpress, so it's good to be flexible with your schedule if you're traveling with them. Their cancellation policy is also flexible, as you can cancel your ticket up to 6 hours before travel time and get a refund of 80% of your ticket value.

APM WC

2/52,449 reviews

Staff2.6

Timeliness1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.5

Based on 2449 reviews, the company was rated 2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at $21

APMWC Paarl Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews

The bus never even arrived. I waited from 7pm until 1am. No bus. No communication.

Christin J.

August 29, 2025

I have every moment on this bus the service were poor. The bus drivers were rude and I was stranded for almost an hour because they dropped odd at the wrong place. I will never ever recommend this bus to anyone ever. In disgusted by this poor service!

Naomi M.

July 2, 2025

First the bus trip was canceled and had to spend the night at a BnB was informed it would depart the next day at 13:30 at 15:00 was still waiting for the bus phoned them and no answer eventually got threw and was told the bus is delayed again.

Chrisna C.

December 1, 2024

Intercape

3.5/542,705 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

Users have shared positive experiences with this bus service, highlighting its punctuality and the friendliness of the drivers. Passengers appreciated being kept informed about upcoming stops. However, it was noted that there are no toilets on board and a stop occurs after three hours en route to Mossel Bay.

Intercape Paarl Port Elizabeth recent customer reviews

The bus doesn't have the toilets. And the bus stop after 3 hours on the way to Mossel Bay.

Sonwabo G.

October 24, 2022

Keep up the good work, having trouble booking my bus from PE to Paarl on 15 Feb 20,price paid and reflect on bank account,I am concerned

Florene O.

February 15, 2020

Caring loving, friendly of your drivers is superb!!! Well done

Andile Lawrence D.

April 14, 2025

ZA bus companies: Intercape, Big Sky, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Eagle Liner, APM WC, Delta Coaches

Paarl to Port Elizabeth Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Paarl and Port Elizabeth?

Stops in Paarl

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

Stops in Port Elizabeth

A - Newton Park - Eaglecity, 262 Cape Rd

B - Intercape Office, C/O Fleming and North Union Street (Central)

C - CO/ Cape Rd & Penny St.

D - Railway Station

E - Greenacres - Intercape Depot

F - Port Elizabeth

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09/28

$31

09/29

$20

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$20

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$20

The cheapest trip from Paarl to Port Elizabeth was searched and found on Oct 5, 2025 with a price of $20

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

You can expect to pay from $20 to $58 for a bus ticket from Paarl to Port Elizabeth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-10-05.

Usually Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress 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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