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Cape Town Metrorail / Southern Line

Cape Town to Monte Vista train times

12 direct trains run from Cape Town to Monte Vista on weekdays, from 05:55 until 17:50, and 5 on weekends. The trip takes about 35 min. Use Commute Check for offline schedules and live delay reports from commuters.

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Cape Town to Monte Vista 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: 12 trains, 05:55 to 17:50
Departs Cape TownArrives Monte VistaJourneyTrain
05:5506:3035 min2801
06:3507:1035 min3203
07:4008:1535 min2803
08:4509:2035 min2805
10:3011:0535 min2807
12:0012:3535 min2809
14:0014:3535 min2811
14:5515:3035 min2813
16:1016:4535 min2815
16:5417:2935 min3207
17:3017:5424 min2677
17:5018:2535 min2817
Weekends: 5 trains, 05:45 to 13:50
Departs Cape TownArrives Monte VistaJourneyTrain
05:4506:2035 min2801
07:5508:3035 min2803
10:0510:4035 min2805
12:1512:5035 min2807
13:5014:1323 min2661

Cape Town to Monte Vista ticket prices

About 13 km by rail, which PRASA prices as Zone 1.

TicketPrice
SingleR10
ReturnR20
Weekly (Mon–Fri)R60
Weekly (Mon–Sat)R75
MonthlyR180
  • 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 Monte Vista train questions

How long is the train from Cape Town to Monte Vista?
Direct trains from Cape Town to Monte Vista take about 35 min on the weekday timetable, and the fastest takes 24 min.
What time is the first train from Cape Town to Monte Vista?
On weekdays the first direct train leaves Cape Town at 05:55 and reaches Monte Vista at 06:30. On weekends it leaves at 05:45 and arrives at 06:20.
What time is the last train from Cape Town to Monte Vista?
On weekdays the last direct train leaves Cape Town at 17:50 and reaches Monte Vista at 18:25. On weekends it leaves at 13:50 and arrives at 14:13.
How much is a train ticket from Cape Town to Monte Vista?
A Metrorail single ticket from Cape Town to Monte Vista costs about R10 and a return about R20. The trip is roughly 13 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 Monte Vista on weekends?
Yes. The weekend timetable has 5 direct trains from Cape Town to Monte Vista, from 05:45 until 13:50.

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