There are 4 ways to get from Paarl to Observatory by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paarl to Observatory is to train which costs R 13 - R 15 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Paarl to Observatory is to drive which takes 36 min and costs R 130 - R 190.
No, there is no direct bus from Paarl to Observatory. However, there are services departing from Shell 25 Main Rd and arriving at Cape Town Stn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Huguenot and arriving at Paarden. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 11m.
The distance between Paarl and Observatory is 59 km. The road distance is 58.5 km.
The best way to get from Paarl to Observatory without a car is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs R 13 - R 15.
The train from Huguenot to Paarden takes 1h 11m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Paarl to Observatory bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Shell 25 Main Rd station.
Paarl to Observatory train services, operated by Prasa, depart from Huguenot station.
The best way to get from Paarl to Observatory is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs R 13 - R 15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 55 - R 600 and takes 1h 35m.
What companies run services between Paarl, South Africa and Observatory, Western Cape, South Africa?
Prasa operates a train from Huguenot to Paarden every 4 hours. Tickets cost R 13–15 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Alternatively, Eagle Liner operates a bus from Shell 25 Main Rd to Cape Town Stn 4 times a day. Tickets cost R 45–190 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Greyhound ZA also services this route 3 times a day.
- Phone
- +27 11 013 6700
- info@prasa.com
- Website
- PRASA
Train from Huguenot to Paarden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- R 13–15
- Website
- PRASA
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- customercare@intercity.co.za
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Shell 25 Main Rd to Cape Town Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 45–190
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 45–190
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- bookings@greyhound.co.za
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Shell 25 Main Rd to Cape Town Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 450–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- R 310–370
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More Questions & Answers
Paarl to Observatory bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Cape Town Stn station.
Paarl to Observatory train services, operated by Prasa, arrive at Paarden station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paarl to Observatory is 58 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Paarl to Observatory.
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