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Cape Town Metrorail / Southern Line

Cape Town to Vasco train times

22 direct trains run from Cape Town to Vasco on weekdays, from 05:20 until 18:42, and 12 on weekends. The trip takes about 33 min. Use Commute Check for offline schedules and live delay reports from commuters.

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Cape Town to Vasco 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 VascoJourneyTrain
05:2005:5333 min2501
05:5506:2833 min2303
06:3007:0333 min2505
07:1007:4333 min2507
07:5508:2833 min3205
08:3009:0333 min2305
09:1009:4333 min2561
10:1010:4333 min3503
10:5511:2833 min2307
11:3012:0333 min2513
12:1512:4833 min2309
12:4513:1833 min2515
13:2513:5833 min3211
14:0014:3333 min2517
14:3515:0833 min2563
15:1015:4333 min3509
15:4516:1833 min3215
16:1816:5133 min2519
16:5017:2333 min2567
17:3518:0833 min2315
18:1018:4333 min3219
18:4219:1533 min2523
Weekends: 12 trains, 05:29 to 13:50
Departs Cape TownArrives VascoJourneyTrain
05:2905:5526 min2501
05:4506:1126 min2801
06:0506:3732 min2361
07:0907:3526 min3501
07:5508:2126 min2503
08:1008:3626 min2803
09:0609:3226 min2505
10:2010:4626 min2805
11:0511:3126 min2507
12:1012:3626 min2807
12:1512:4126 min2583
13:5014:1626 min2651

Cape Town to Vasco ticket prices

About 13 km by rail, which PRASA prices as Zone 1.

TicketPrice
SingleR10
ReturnR20
Weekly (Mon–Fri)R60
Weekly (Mon–Sat)R75
MonthlyR180
  • 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 Vasco train questions

How long is the train from Cape Town to Vasco?
Direct trains from Cape Town to Vasco take about 33 min on the weekday timetable.
What time is the first train from Cape Town to Vasco?
On weekdays the first direct train leaves Cape Town at 05:20 and reaches Vasco at 05:53. On weekends it leaves at 05:29 and arrives at 05:55.
What time is the last train from Cape Town to Vasco?
On weekdays the last direct train leaves Cape Town at 18:42 and reaches Vasco at 19:15. On weekends it leaves at 13:50 and arrives at 14:16.
How much is a train ticket from Cape Town to Vasco?
A Metrorail single ticket from Cape Town to Vasco costs about R10 and a return about R20. The trip is roughly 13 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 Vasco on weekends?
Yes. The weekend timetable has 12 direct trains from Cape Town to Vasco, from 05:29 until 13:50.

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