How long is the train from Cape Town to De Grendel?

Direct trains from Cape Town to De Grendel take about 42 min on the weekday timetable.

What time is the first train from Cape Town to De Grendel?

On weekdays the first direct train leaves Cape Town at 05:55 and reaches De Grendel at 06:37. On weekends it leaves at 05:45 and arrives at 06:27.

What time is the last train from Cape Town to De Grendel?

On weekdays the last direct train leaves Cape Town at 17:50 and reaches De Grendel at 18:32. On weekends it leaves at 12:15 and arrives at 12:57.

How much is a train ticket from Cape Town to De Grendel?

A Metrorail single ticket from Cape Town to De Grendel costs about R10 and a return about R20. The trip is roughly 15 km by rail (Zone 1) 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 De Grendel on weekends?

Yes. The weekend timetable has 4 direct trains from Cape Town to De Grendel, from 05:45 until 12:15.

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Cape Town to De Grendel train times

11 direct trains run from Cape Town to De Grendel on weekdays, from 05:55 until 17:50, and 4 on weekends. The trip takes about 42 min. Use Commute Check for offline schedules and live delay reports from commuters.

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Cape Town to De Grendel 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.

Weekdays: 11 trains, 05:55 to 17:50

Departs Cape Town	Arrives De Grendel	Journey	Train
05:55	06:37	42 min	2801
06:35	07:17	42 min	3203
07:40	08:22	42 min	2803
08:45	09:27	42 min	2805
10:30	11:12	42 min	2807
12:00	12:42	42 min	2809
14:00	14:42	42 min	2811
14:55	15:37	42 min	2813
16:10	16:52	42 min	2815
16:54	17:36	42 min	3207
17:50	18:32	42 min	2817

Weekends: 4 trains, 05:45 to 12:15

Departs Cape Town	Arrives De Grendel	Journey	Train
05:45	06:27	42 min	2801
07:55	08:37	42 min	2803
10:05	10:47	42 min	2805
12:15	12:57	42 min	2807

Cape Town to De Grendel ticket prices

About 15 km by rail, which PRASA prices as Zone 1.

Ticket	Price
Single	R10
Return	R20
Weekly (Mon–Fri)	R60
Weekly (Mon–Sat)	R75
Monthly	R180

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 De Grendel train questions

How long is the train from Cape Town to De Grendel?: Direct trains from Cape Town to De Grendel take about 42 min on the weekday timetable.
What time is the first train from Cape Town to De Grendel?: On weekdays the first direct train leaves Cape Town at 05:55 and reaches De Grendel at 06:37. On weekends it leaves at 05:45 and arrives at 06:27.
What time is the last train from Cape Town to De Grendel?: On weekdays the last direct train leaves Cape Town at 17:50 and reaches De Grendel at 18:32. On weekends it leaves at 12:15 and arrives at 12:57.
How much is a train ticket from Cape Town to De Grendel?: A Metrorail single ticket from Cape Town to De Grendel costs about R10 and a return about R20. The trip is roughly 15 km by rail (Zone 1) 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 De Grendel on weekends?: Yes. The weekend timetable has 4 direct trains from Cape Town to De Grendel, from 05:45 until 12:15.

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