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Cape Town to Van der Stel train times

6 direct trains run from Cape Town to Van der Stel on weekdays, from 06:40 until 18:10, and 3 on weekends. The trip takes about 1 h 48 min. Use Commute Check for offline schedules and live delay reports from commuters.

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Cape Town to Van der Stel 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 TownArrives Van der StelJourneyTrain
06:4008:321 h 52 min3203
07:5509:431 h 48 min3205
13:2515:131 h 48 min3211
15:4517:331 h 48 min3215
16:5418:471 h 53 min3217
18:1019:581 h 48 min3219
Weekends: 3 trains, 05:45 to 10:20
Departs Cape TownArrives Van der StelJourneyTrain
05:4507:281 h 43 min2801
08:1009:541 h 44 min2803
10:2012:041 h 44 min2805

Cape Town to Van der Stel ticket prices

About 50 km by rail, which PRASA prices as Zone 3.

TicketPrice
SingleR14
ReturnR28
Weekly (Mon–Fri)R80
Weekly (Mon–Sat)R100
MonthlyR250
  • 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 Van der Stel train questions

How long is the train from Cape Town to Van der Stel?
Direct trains from Cape Town to Van der Stel take about 1 h 48 min on the weekday timetable.
What time is the first train from Cape Town to Van der Stel?
On weekdays the first direct train leaves Cape Town at 06:40 and reaches Van der Stel at 08:32. On weekends it leaves at 05:45 and arrives at 07:28.
What time is the last train from Cape Town to Van der Stel?
On weekdays the last direct train leaves Cape Town at 18:10 and reaches Van der Stel at 19:58. On weekends it leaves at 10:20 and arrives at 12:04.
How much is a train ticket from Cape Town to Van der Stel?
A Metrorail single ticket from Cape Town to Van der Stel costs about R14 and a return about R28. The trip is roughly 50 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 Van der Stel on weekends?
Yes. The weekend timetable has 3 direct trains from Cape Town to Van der Stel, from 05:45 until 10:20.

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