How long is the train from Cape Town to Strand?

Direct trains from Cape Town to Strand take about 1 h 51 min on the weekday timetable, and the fastest takes 1 h 50 min.

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

On weekdays the first direct train leaves Cape Town at 06:40 and reaches Strand at 08:35. On weekends it leaves at 05:45 and arrives at 07:31.

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

On weekdays the last direct train leaves Cape Town at 18:10 and reaches Strand at 20:01. On weekends it leaves at 10:20 and arrives at 12:07.

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

A Metrorail single ticket from Cape Town to Strand costs about R14 and a return about R28. The trip is roughly 53 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 Strand on weekends?

Yes. The weekend timetable has 3 direct trains from Cape Town to Strand, from 05:45 until 10:20.

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Cape Town to Strand train times

6 direct trains run from Cape Town to Strand on weekdays, from 06:40 until 18:10, and 3 on weekends. The trip takes about 1 h 51 min. Use Commute Check for offline schedules and live delay reports from commuters.

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Cape Town to Strand 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: 6 trains, 06:40 to 18:10

Departs Cape Town	Arrives Strand	Journey	Train
06:40	08:35	1 h 55 min	3203
07:55	09:46	1 h 51 min	3205
13:25	15:15	1 h 50 min	3211
15:45	17:36	1 h 51 min	3215
16:54	18:50	1 h 56 min	3217
18:10	20:01	1 h 51 min	3219

Weekends: 3 trains, 05:45 to 10:20

Departs Cape Town	Arrives Strand	Journey	Train
05:45	07:31	1 h 46 min	2801
08:10	09:57	1 h 47 min	2803
10:20	12:07	1 h 47 min	2805

Cape Town to Strand ticket prices

About 53 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 Strand train questions

How long is the train from Cape Town to Strand?: Direct trains from Cape Town to Strand take about 1 h 51 min on the weekday timetable, and the fastest takes 1 h 50 min.
What time is the first train from Cape Town to Strand?: On weekdays the first direct train leaves Cape Town at 06:40 and reaches Strand at 08:35. On weekends it leaves at 05:45 and arrives at 07:31.
What time is the last train from Cape Town to Strand?: On weekdays the last direct train leaves Cape Town at 18:10 and reaches Strand at 20:01. On weekends it leaves at 10:20 and arrives at 12:07.
How much is a train ticket from Cape Town to Strand?: A Metrorail single ticket from Cape Town to Strand costs about R14 and a return about R28. The trip is roughly 53 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 Strand on weekends?: Yes. The weekend timetable has 3 direct trains from Cape Town to Strand, from 05:45 until 10:20.

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