Cape Town Metrorail / Southern Line
Cape Town to Salt River train times
63 direct trains run from Cape Town to Salt River on weekdays, from 05:15 until 19:00, and 26 on weekends. The trip takes about 6 min. Use Commute Check for offline schedules and live delay reports from commuters.
CPT to SRI
Southern Line
Tuesday, 13 October
Cape Town to Salt River 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 Salt River ticket prices
About 4 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 Salt River train questions
- How long is the train from Cape Town to Salt River?
- Direct trains from Cape Town to Salt River take about 6 min on the weekday timetable.
- What time is the first train from Cape Town to Salt River?
- On weekdays the first direct train leaves Cape Town at 05:15 and reaches Salt River at 05:21. On weekends it leaves at 05:29 and arrives at 05:35.
- What time is the last train from Cape Town to Salt River?
- On weekdays the last direct train leaves Cape Town at 19:00 and reaches Salt River at 19:06. On weekends it leaves at 16:25 and arrives at 16:35.
- How much is a train ticket from Cape Town to Salt River?
- A Metrorail single ticket from Cape Town to Salt River costs about R10 and a return about R20. The trip is roughly 4 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 Salt River on weekends?
- Yes. The weekend timetable has 26 direct trains from Cape Town to Salt River, from 05:29 until 16:25.
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