How long is the train from Bellville to Cape Town?

Direct trains from Bellville to Cape Town take about 49 min on the weekday timetable, and the fastest takes 24 min.

What time is the first train from Bellville to Cape Town?

On weekdays the first direct train leaves Bellville at 04:56 and reaches Cape Town at 05:45. On weekends it leaves at 05:53 and arrives at 06:38.

What time is the last train from Bellville to Cape Town?

On weekdays the last direct train leaves Bellville at 19:01 and reaches Cape Town at 19:50. On weekends it leaves at 15:53 and arrives at 16:40.

How much is a train ticket from Bellville to Cape Town?

A Metrorail single ticket from Bellville to Cape Town costs about R12 and a return about R24. The trip is roughly 19 km by rail (Zone 2) under PRASA fares valid from 1 August 2025. Off-peak single and return tickets (09:00–14:00) are 40% cheaper.

Do trains run from Bellville to Cape Town on weekends?

Yes. The weekend timetable has 27 direct trains from Bellville to Cape Town, from 05:53 until 15:53.

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Bellville to Cape Town train times

49 direct trains run from Bellville to Cape Town on weekdays, from 04:56 until 19:01, and 27 on weekends. The trip takes about 49 min. Use Commute Check for offline schedules and live delay reports from commuters.

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Bellville to Cape Town timetable

Every scheduled direct train on the Metrorail Northern Line timetable effective 10 March 2025. Trains can run late or be cancelled, so check commuter reports in the app before you leave.

Weekdays: 49 trains, 04:56 to 19:01

Departs Bellville	Arrives Cape Town	Journey	Train
04:56	05:45	49 min	2500
05:31	06:20	49 min	2300
06:01	06:50	49 min	3500
06:05	07:00	55 min	3200
06:41	07:30	49 min	3200
06:41	07:30	49 min	3234
07:07	08:05	58 min	2630
07:07	07:55	48 min	2630
07:16	08:05	49 min	3400
07:40	08:35	55 min	2800
07:47	08:35	48 min	3202
07:47	08:35	48 min	3504
08:05	09:00	55 min	2304
08:21	09:05	44 min	3402
08:21	09:10	49 min	2506
08:40	09:35	55 min	3204
08:46	09:10	24 min	2304
09:16	10:05	49 min	3204
09:16	10:05	49 min	2508
09:25	10:20	55 min	2802
10:00	10:55	55 min	2804
10:01	10:50	49 min	3206
10:01	10:50	49 min	2510
10:46	11:35	49 min	2306
11:16	12:05	49 min	3208
11:16	12:05	49 min	2562
11:40	12:35	55 min	2806
11:47	12:36	49 min	3506
12:21	13:10	49 min	3210
13:06	13:55	49 min	2308
13:15	14:10	55 min	2808
13:36	14:25	49 min	2514
14:51	15:40	49 min	3212
14:51	15:40	49 min	2516
15:05	16:00	55 min	2810
15:21	16:10	49 min	3408
15:21	16:10	49 min	2310
15:51	16:40	49 min	2518
16:26	17:15	49 min	3214
16:26	17:15	49 min	3508
16:30	17:25	55 min	2812
16:56	17:45	49 min	2520
17:15	18:10	55 min	2814
17:31	18:20	49 min	3410
17:31	18:20	49 min	3216
18:31	19:20	49 min	2526
18:55	19:50	55 min	2816
19:01	19:50	49 min	3412
19:01	19:50	49 min	3218

Weekends: 27 trains, 05:53 to 15:53

Departs Bellville	Arrives Cape Town	Journey	Train
05:53	06:38	45 min	2800
05:56	06:40	44 min	2500
06:16	07:02	46 min	3500
06:16	07:05	49 min	3200
06:18	07:05	47 min	3300
06:50	07:37	47 min	2612
06:50	07:45	55 min	2800
07:03	07:50	47 min	2432
07:07	07:55	48 min	2632
08:12	08:59	47 min	7302
08:46	09:33	47 min	3502
08:50	09:37	47 min	3564
09:00	09:55	55 min	2802
09:17	10:04	47 min	3504
09:39	10:25	46 min	3024
10:13	11:00	47 min	7364
11:10	11:57	47 min	3641
11:10	12:05	55 min	2804
11:39	12:35	56 min	3704
11:39	13:30	1 h 51 min	2506
12:13	13:00	47 min	7564
12:16	13:03	47 min	3508
12:55	13:50	55 min	2508
13:20	14:15	55 min	2806
13:38	14:25	47 min	3608
14:03	14:50	47 min	7806
15:53	16:40	47 min	3210

Bellville to Cape Town ticket prices

About 19 km by rail, which PRASA prices as Zone 2.

Ticket	Price
Single	R12
Return	R24
Weekly (Mon–Fri)	R70
Weekly (Mon–Sat)	R80
Monthly	R220

Off-peak (09:00–14:00): 40% off single and return tickets.
Pensioners and military veterans: 50% off single and return tickets off-peak.
Scholars in full uniform: 50% off single and return tickets at any time.

Estimated from PRASA fares valid from 1 August 2025 and the distance by rail. Confirm at the ticket office. All Metrorail ticket prices

Bellville to Cape Town train questions

How long is the train from Bellville to Cape Town?: Direct trains from Bellville to Cape Town take about 49 min on the weekday timetable, and the fastest takes 24 min.
What time is the first train from Bellville to Cape Town?: On weekdays the first direct train leaves Bellville at 04:56 and reaches Cape Town at 05:45. On weekends it leaves at 05:53 and arrives at 06:38.
What time is the last train from Bellville to Cape Town?: On weekdays the last direct train leaves Bellville at 19:01 and reaches Cape Town at 19:50. On weekends it leaves at 15:53 and arrives at 16:40.
How much is a train ticket from Bellville to Cape Town?: A Metrorail single ticket from Bellville to Cape Town costs about R12 and a return about R24. The trip is roughly 19 km by rail (Zone 2) under PRASA fares valid from 1 August 2025. Off-peak single and return tickets (09:00–14:00) are 40% cheaper.
Do trains run from Bellville to Cape Town on weekends?: Yes. The weekend timetable has 27 direct trains from Bellville to Cape Town, from 05:53 until 15:53.

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