Commute Check Stations

Cape Town Metrorail / Southern Line

Cape Town to Parow train times

22 direct trains run from Cape Town to Parow on weekdays, from 05:20 until 18:42, and 12 on weekends. The trip takes about 40 min. Use Commute Check for offline schedules and live delay reports from commuters.

CPT to PRW Southern Line Tuesday, 13 October
Google Play App Store Find another route

Next trains on this route

Scheduled times only. Live delays, cancellations, crowd reports, and saved-route alerts are in the app.

No later scheduled trains found for this route today.

Check again earlier in the day, or use the app for saved routes, offline schedules, and commuter reports.

Cape Town to Parow 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: 22 trains, 05:20 to 18:42
Departs Cape TownArrives ParowJourneyTrain
05:2006:0040 min2501
05:5506:3540 min2303
06:3007:1040 min2505
07:1007:5040 min2507
07:5508:3540 min3205
08:3009:1040 min2305
09:1009:5040 min2561
10:1010:5040 min3503
10:5511:3540 min2307
11:3012:1040 min2513
12:1512:5540 min2309
12:4513:2540 min2515
13:2514:0540 min3211
14:0014:4040 min2517
14:3515:1540 min2563
15:1015:5040 min3509
15:4516:2540 min3215
16:1816:5840 min2519
16:5017:3040 min2567
17:3518:1540 min2315
18:1018:5040 min3219
18:4219:2240 min2523
Weekends: 12 trains, 05:29 to 13:50
Departs Cape TownArrives ParowJourneyTrain
05:2906:0031 min2501
05:4506:1631 min2801
06:0506:4338 min2361
07:0907:4031 min3501
07:5508:2631 min2503
08:1008:4131 min2803
09:0609:3731 min2505
10:2010:5131 min2805
11:0511:3631 min2507
12:1012:4131 min2807
12:1512:4631 min2583
13:5014:2131 min2651

Cape Town to Parow ticket prices

About 15 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 Parow train questions

How long is the train from Cape Town to Parow?
Direct trains from Cape Town to Parow take about 40 min on the weekday timetable.
What time is the first train from Cape Town to Parow?
On weekdays the first direct train leaves Cape Town at 05:20 and reaches Parow at 06:00. On weekends it leaves at 05:29 and arrives at 06:00.
What time is the last train from Cape Town to Parow?
On weekdays the last direct train leaves Cape Town at 18:42 and reaches Parow at 19:22. On weekends it leaves at 13:50 and arrives at 14:21.
How much is a train ticket from Cape Town to Parow?
A Metrorail single ticket from Cape Town to Parow 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 Parow on weekends?
Yes. The weekend timetable has 12 direct trains from Cape Town to Parow, from 05:29 until 13:50.

Save this trip before you leave

Commute Check keeps your regular route handy with offline schedules and commuter updates when service changes.

Google Play App Store