There are 4 ways to get from Strand to Paarl 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 Bellville to Huguenottrain Northern
2h 14mR 200–237Drive 52.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Strand to Paarlcar 52.8 km
40 minR 142–205Bus
- Take the bus from Somerset West to Bellvillebus
- Take the bus from Bellville Bus Stn to Shell 25 Main Rdbus
2h 19mR 566–1,253Taxi
- Take the taxi from Strand to Paarltaxi 52.8 km
40 minR 500–650
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Strand to Paarl is to drive which costs R 140 - R 210 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Strand to Paarl is to drive which takes 40 min and costs R 140 - R 210.
No, there is no direct bus from Strand to Paarl. However, there are services departing from Somerset West and arriving at Shell 25 Main Rd via Bellville Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Strand to Paarl. However, there are services departing from Chris Hani and arriving at Huguenot via Bellville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Strand and Paarl is 85 km. The road distance is 52.8 km.
The best way to get from Strand to Paarl without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs R 200 - R 240.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Strand to Paarl, including transfers.
Strand to Paarl bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Somerset West station.
Strand to Paarl train services, operated by Prasa, depart from Bellville station.
The best way to get from Strand to Paarl is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs R 200 - R 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 550 - R 1 300 and takes 2h 19m.
What companies run services between Strand, South Africa and Paarl, South Africa?
Prasa operates a train from Bellville to Huguenot every 4 hours. Tickets cost R 12–14 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Strand to Shell 25 Main Rd via Somerset West and Bellville Bus Stn in around 2h 19m.
- Phone
- +27 11 013 6700
- info@prasa.com
- Website
- PRASA
Train from Bellville to Huguenot
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- R 12–14
- Website
- PRASA
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- bookings@greyhound.co.za
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Somerset West to Bellville
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 450–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Bellville Bus Stn to Shell 25 Main Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- R 450–550
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Phone
- 010 822 9000
- customercare@intercity.co.za
- Website
- eagleliner.co.za
Bus from Bellville Bus Stn to Shell 25 Main Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 29–180
- Schedules at
- eagleliner.co.za
- Single
- R 29–180
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- R 500–650
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Booking & Getting There
Strand to Paarl bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Bellville station.
Strand to Paarl train services, operated by Prasa, arrive at Huguenot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Strand to Paarl is 53 km. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Strand to Paarl.
There are 830+ hotels available in Paarl.