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Cape Town to Steenberg train times

38 direct trains run from Cape Town to Steenberg on weekdays, from 05:30 until 19:00, and 14 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 Steenberg 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: 38 trains, 05:30 to 19:00
Departs Cape TownArrives SteenbergJourneyTrain
05:3006:1242 min0107
05:4506:2742 min0109
06:0006:4242 min0111
06:1506:5742 min0113
06:4507:2742 min0115
07:0007:4242 min0117
07:3008:1242 min0121
07:4508:2742 min0123
08:0508:4742 min0125
09:0009:4242 min0129
09:2010:0242 min0131
10:0010:4242 min0133
10:2011:0242 min0135
11:0011:4242 min0137
11:2012:0242 min0139
12:0012:4242 min0141
12:2013:0242 min0143
13:0013:4242 min0145
13:2014:0242 min0147
14:0014:4242 min0149
14:2015:0242 min0151
15:0015:4242 min0153
15:1515:5742 min0155
15:3016:1242 min0157
15:4516:2742 min0159
16:0016:4242 min0161
16:1516:5742 min0163
16:3017:1242 min0165
16:4517:2742 min0167
17:0017:4242 min0169
17:1517:5742 min0171
17:3018:1242 min0173
17:4518:2742 min0175
18:0018:4242 min0177
18:1518:5742 min0179
18:3019:1242 min0181
18:4519:2742 min0183
19:0019:4242 min0185
Weekends: 14 trains, 05:30 to 16:25
Departs Cape TownArrives SteenbergJourneyTrain
05:3006:1646 min0101
06:0006:4646 min0103
06:4007:2646 min0105
07:2008:0646 min0107
08:0008:4646 min0109
09:0009:4646 min0111
10:0010:4646 min0113
11:0011:4646 min0115
12:0012:4646 min0117
13:3014:1646 min0119
14:1014:5646 min0121
15:1516:0146 min0123
16:0016:4646 min0125
16:2517:1146 min0127

Cape Town to Steenberg ticket prices

About 21 km by rail, which PRASA prices as Zone 2.

TicketPrice
SingleR12
ReturnR24
Weekly (Mon–Fri)R70
Weekly (Mon–Sat)R80
MonthlyR220
  • 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 Steenberg train questions

How long is the train from Cape Town to Steenberg?
Direct trains from Cape Town to Steenberg take about 42 min on the weekday timetable.
What time is the first train from Cape Town to Steenberg?
On weekdays the first direct train leaves Cape Town at 05:30 and reaches Steenberg at 06:12. On weekends it leaves at 05:30 and arrives at 06:16.
What time is the last train from Cape Town to Steenberg?
On weekdays the last direct train leaves Cape Town at 19:00 and reaches Steenberg at 19:42. On weekends it leaves at 16:25 and arrives at 17:11.
How much is a train ticket from Cape Town to Steenberg?
A Metrorail single ticket from Cape Town to Steenberg costs about R12 and a return about R24. The trip is roughly 21 km by rail (Zone 2) 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 Steenberg on weekends?
Yes. The weekend timetable has 14 direct trains from Cape Town to Steenberg, from 05:30 until 16:25.

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