How long is the train from Cape Town to Vlottenburg?

Direct trains from Cape Town to Vlottenburg take about 1 h 42 min on the weekend timetable.

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

On weekends the first direct train leaves Cape Town at 12:15 and reaches Vlottenburg at 13:57.

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

On weekends the last direct train leaves Cape Town at 12:15 and reaches Vlottenburg at 13:57.

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

A Metrorail single ticket from Cape Town to Vlottenburg costs about R14 and a return about R28. The trip is roughly 43 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.

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Cape Town to Vlottenburg train times

1 direct trains run from Cape Town to Vlottenburg on weekends, from 12:15 until 12:15. The trip takes about 1 h 42 min. Use Commute Check for offline schedules and live delay reports from commuters.

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Cape Town to Vlottenburg 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: no direct trains

Weekends: 1 trains, 12:15 to 12:15

Departs Cape Town	Arrives Vlottenburg	Journey	Train
12:15	13:57	1 h 42 min	2583

Cape Town to Vlottenburg ticket prices

About 43 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 Vlottenburg train questions

How long is the train from Cape Town to Vlottenburg?: Direct trains from Cape Town to Vlottenburg take about 1 h 42 min on the weekend timetable.
What time is the first train from Cape Town to Vlottenburg?: On weekends the first direct train leaves Cape Town at 12:15 and reaches Vlottenburg at 13:57.
What time is the last train from Cape Town to Vlottenburg?: On weekends the last direct train leaves Cape Town at 12:15 and reaches Vlottenburg at 13:57.
How much is a train ticket from Cape Town to Vlottenburg?: A Metrorail single ticket from Cape Town to Vlottenburg costs about R14 and a return about R28. The trip is roughly 43 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 Vlottenburg on weekends?: Yes. The weekend timetable has 1 direct trains from Cape Town to Vlottenburg, from 12:15 until 12:15.

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