There are 4 ways to get from Paarl to Strand by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Huguenot to Bellvilletrain Northern
2h 1mR 202–246Drive 53 km
cheapest- Drive from Paarl to Strandcar 53 km
41 minR 142–205Bus
- Take the bus from Shell 25 Main Rd to Bellville Bus Stnbus
- Take the bus from Bellville to Somerset Westbus
2h 24mR 564–1,262Taxi
- Take the taxi from Paarl to Strandtaxi 53 km
41 minR 500–650
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paarl to Strand is to drive which costs R 140 - R 210 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Paarl to Strand is to drive which takes 41 min and costs R 140 - R 210.
No, there is no direct bus from Paarl to Strand. However, there are services departing from Shell 25 Main Rd and arriving at Somerset West via Bellville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Paarl to Strand. However, there are services departing from Huguenot and arriving at Chris Hani via Bellville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
The distance between Paarl and Strand is 86 km. The road distance is 53 km.
The best way to get from Paarl to Strand without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs R 200 - R 250.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Paarl to Strand, including transfers.
Paarl to Strand bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Shell 25 Main Rd station.
Paarl to Strand train services, operated by Prasa, depart from Huguenot station.
The best way to get from Paarl to Strand is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs R 200 - R 250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 550 - R 1 300 and takes 2h 24m.
What companies run services between Paarl, South Africa and Strand, South Africa?
Prasa operates a train from Huguenot to Bellville every 4 hours. Tickets cost R 12–14 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shell 25 Main Rd to Strand via Bellville and Somerset West in around 2h 24m.
- Phone
- +27 11 013 6700
- info@prasa.com
- Website
- PRASA
Train from Huguenot to Bellville
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- R 12–14
- Website
- PRASA
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- customercare@intercity.co.za
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Shell 25 Main Rd to Bellville Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 28–180
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 28–180
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- bookings@greyhound.co.za
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Shell 25 Main Rd to Bellville Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 450–550
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Bellville to Somerset West
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 450–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- R 500–650
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Booking & Getting There
Paarl to Strand bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Bellville Bus Stn station.
Paarl to Strand train services, operated by Prasa, arrive at Bellville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paarl to Strand is 53 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Paarl to Strand.
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