How to get from Paarl to Kuils River by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Paarl to Kuils River in Cape Town, take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Paarl station to Bellville station. Next, take the BELLVILLE - HARARE bus from Bellville station to Nyanga Term station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min.

143min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Bus - BELLVILLE - HARAREBELLVILLE - HARARE
Walk to Kuils River
Leaves from Paarl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paarl
    530 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN LINE STRAND
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bellville
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bellville
    ID 1024
    300 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - BELLVILLE - HARAREBELLVILLE - HARARE
    Wait for bus
    BELLVILLE - HARARE
    Harare
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nyanga Term
    ID 1283
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kuils River
    Walk to
    Kuils River
    3.45 km • 44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Paarl to Kuils River in Cape Town, take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Paarl station to Mutual station. Next, take the CENTRAL LINE train from Mutual station to Heideveld station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
Walk to Kuils River
Leaves from Paarl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paarl
    530 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN LINE STRAND
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mutual
    63 min
  • 4
    Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
    Wait for train
    CENTRAL LINE
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Heideveld
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to Kuils River
    Walk to
    Kuils River
    3.79 km • 49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Paarl to Kuils River

The distance between Paarl, Cape Town and Kuils River, Cape Town is approximately 63.17 km, which can typically be travelled in 143 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Paarl to Kuils River by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Cape Town – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Paarl

Paarl is located at Paarl, Cape Town and the nearest public transport station is Paarl.

Train stations close to Paarl:

  • Paarl

Funicular stations close to Paarl:

  • Paarl

Public transport stations close to Kuils River, Cape Town

Kuils River is located at Kuils River, Cape Town and the nearest public transport station is Lavistown.

Train stations close to Kuils River:

  • Lavistown
  • Heideveld
  • Netreg

Related Routes

By train

To get from Paarl to Kuils River in Cape Town, take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Paarl station to Mutual station. Next, take the CENTRAL LINE train from Mutual station to Heideveld station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
Walk to Kuils River
Leaves from Paarl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paarl
    530 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN LINE STRAND
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mutual
    63 min
  • 4
    Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
    Wait for train
    CENTRAL LINE
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Heideveld
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to Kuils River
    Walk to
    Kuils River
    3.79 km • 49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Paarl to Kuils River?

    The fastest way takes 143 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN LINE STRAND, Bus line BELLVILLE - HARARE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Paarl to Kuils River?

    The alternative route takes 147 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN LINE STRAND, Bus line CENTRAL LINE.

  • Is there a direct train between Paarl and Kuils River in Cape Town?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 23 min.

  • Which train line goes from Paarl to Kuils River in Cape Town?

    The NORTHERN LINE STRAND train line goes from Paarl station near Paarl to Bellville station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Bellville station near Kuils River in Cape Town

  • How long does it take to travel from Paarl to Kuils River in Cape Town by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Paarl and Kuils River in Cape Town by train and bus is about 2 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Paarl to get to Kuils River in Cape Town?

    Get on the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from the Paarl station near Paarl in Cape Town.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Paarl and Kuils River in Cape Town?

    Get off the train at the Bellville stop, which is closest to Kuils River in Cape Town.

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