How long is the train from Cape Town to Paarl?

Direct trains from Cape Town to Paarl take about 1 h 57 min on the weekday timetable.

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

On weekdays the first direct train leaves Cape Town at 10:10 and reaches Paarl at 12:07. On weekends it leaves at 07:09 and arrives at 08:55.

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

On weekdays the last direct train leaves Cape Town at 15:10 and reaches Paarl at 17:07. On weekends it leaves at 12:10 and arrives at 13:55.

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

A Metrorail single ticket from Cape Town to Paarl costs about R14 and a return about R28. The trip is roughly 57 km by rail (Zone 3) 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 Paarl on weekends?

Yes. The weekend timetable has 3 direct trains from Cape Town to Paarl, from 07:09 until 12:10.

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Cape Town to Paarl train times

2 direct trains run from Cape Town to Paarl on weekdays, from 10:10 until 15:10, and 3 on weekends. The trip takes about 1 h 57 min. Use Commute Check for offline schedules and live delay reports from commuters.

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Cape Town to Paarl 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: 2 trains, 10:10 to 15:10

Departs Cape Town	Arrives Paarl	Journey	Train
10:10	12:07	1 h 57 min	3503
15:10	17:07	1 h 57 min	3509

Weekends: 3 trains, 07:09 to 12:10

Departs Cape Town	Arrives Paarl	Journey	Train
07:09	08:55	1 h 46 min	3501
11:05	12:50	1 h 45 min	2507
12:10	13:55	1 h 45 min	2807

Cape Town to Paarl ticket prices

About 57 km by rail, which PRASA prices as Zone 3.

Ticket	Price
Single	R14
Return	R28
Weekly (Mon–Fri)	R80
Weekly (Mon–Sat)	R100
Monthly	R250

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 Paarl train questions

How long is the train from Cape Town to Paarl?: Direct trains from Cape Town to Paarl take about 1 h 57 min on the weekday timetable.
What time is the first train from Cape Town to Paarl?: On weekdays the first direct train leaves Cape Town at 10:10 and reaches Paarl at 12:07. On weekends it leaves at 07:09 and arrives at 08:55.
What time is the last train from Cape Town to Paarl?: On weekdays the last direct train leaves Cape Town at 15:10 and reaches Paarl at 17:07. On weekends it leaves at 12:10 and arrives at 13:55.
How much is a train ticket from Cape Town to Paarl?: A Metrorail single ticket from Cape Town to Paarl costs about R14 and a return about R28. The trip is roughly 57 km by rail (Zone 3) 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 Paarl on weekends?: Yes. The weekend timetable has 3 direct trains from Cape Town to Paarl, from 07:09 until 12:10.

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