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Cape Town to Tygerberg train times

22 direct trains run from Cape Town to Tygerberg on weekdays, from 05:20 until 18:42, and 12 on weekends. The trip takes about 45 min. Use Commute Check for offline schedules and live delay reports from commuters.

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Cape Town to Tygerberg 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 TygerbergJourneyTrain
05:2006:0545 min2501
05:5506:4045 min2303
06:3007:1545 min2505
07:1007:5545 min2507
07:5508:4045 min3205
08:3009:1545 min2305
09:1009:5545 min2561
10:1010:5545 min3503
10:5511:4045 min2307
11:3012:1545 min2513
12:1513:0045 min2309
12:4513:3045 min2515
13:2514:1045 min3211
14:0014:4545 min2517
14:3515:2045 min2563
15:1015:5545 min3509
15:4516:3045 min3215
16:1817:0345 min2519
16:5017:3545 min2567
17:3518:2045 min2315
18:1018:5545 min3219
18:4219:2745 min2523
Weekends: 12 trains, 05:29 to 13:50
Departs Cape TownArrives TygerbergJourneyTrain
05:2906:0536 min2501
05:4506:2136 min2801
06:0506:4843 min2361
07:0907:4536 min3501
07:5508:3136 min2503
08:1008:4636 min2803
09:0609:4236 min2505
10:2010:5636 min2805
11:0511:4136 min2507
12:1012:4636 min2807
12:1512:5136 min2583
13:5014:2636 min2651

Cape Town to Tygerberg ticket prices

About 17 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 Tygerberg train questions

How long is the train from Cape Town to Tygerberg?
Direct trains from Cape Town to Tygerberg take about 45 min on the weekday timetable.
What time is the first train from Cape Town to Tygerberg?
On weekdays the first direct train leaves Cape Town at 05:20 and reaches Tygerberg at 06:05. On weekends it leaves at 05:29 and arrives at 06:05.
What time is the last train from Cape Town to Tygerberg?
On weekdays the last direct train leaves Cape Town at 18:42 and reaches Tygerberg at 19:27. On weekends it leaves at 13:50 and arrives at 14:26.
How much is a train ticket from Cape Town to Tygerberg?
A Metrorail single ticket from Cape Town to Tygerberg costs about R12 and a return about R24. The trip is roughly 17 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 Tygerberg on weekends?
Yes. The weekend timetable has 12 direct trains from Cape Town to Tygerberg, from 05:29 until 13:50.

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