Cape Town Metrorail / Southern Line
Cape Town to Avondale train times
12 direct trains run from Cape Town to Avondale on weekdays, from 05:55 until 17:50, and 5 on weekends. The trip takes about 46 min. Use Commute Check for offline schedules and live delay reports from commuters.
CPT to AVD
Southern Line
Tuesday, 13 October
Cape Town to Avondale timetable
Every scheduled direct train on the Metrorail Southern Line timetable effective 2 February 2026. Trains can run late or be cancelled, so check commuter reports in the app before you leave.
Cape Town to Avondale ticket prices
About 17 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
Cape Town to Avondale train questions
- How long is the train from Cape Town to Avondale?
- Direct trains from Cape Town to Avondale take about 46 min on the weekday timetable, and the fastest takes 29 min.
- What time is the first train from Cape Town to Avondale?
- On weekdays the first direct train leaves Cape Town at 05:55 and reaches Avondale at 06:41. On weekends it leaves at 05:45 and arrives at 06:31.
- What time is the last train from Cape Town to Avondale?
- On weekdays the last direct train leaves Cape Town at 17:50 and reaches Avondale at 18:36. On weekends it leaves at 13:50 and arrives at 14:20.
- How much is a train ticket from Cape Town to Avondale?
- A Metrorail single ticket from Cape Town to Avondale costs about R12 and a return about R24. The trip is roughly 17 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 Cape Town to Avondale on weekends?
- Yes. The weekend timetable has 5 direct trains from Cape Town to Avondale, from 05:45 until 13:50.
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