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Cape Town to Ysterplaat train times

12 direct trains run from Cape Town to Ysterplaat on weekdays, from 05:55 until 17:50, and 5 on weekends. The trip takes about 12 min. Use Commute Check for offline schedules and live delay reports from commuters.

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Cape Town to Ysterplaat 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: 12 trains, 05:55 to 17:50
Departs Cape TownArrives YsterplaatJourneyTrain
05:5506:0712 min2801
06:3506:4712 min3203
07:4007:5212 min2803
08:4508:5712 min2805
10:3010:4212 min2807
12:0012:1212 min2809
14:0014:1212 min2811
14:5515:0712 min2813
16:1016:2212 min2815
16:5417:0612 min3207
17:3017:4111 min2677
17:5018:0212 min2817
Weekends: 5 trains, 05:45 to 13:50
Departs Cape TownArrives YsterplaatJourneyTrain
05:4505:5712 min2801
07:5508:0712 min2803
10:0510:1712 min2805
12:1512:2712 min2807
13:5013:588 min2661

Cape Town to Ysterplaat ticket prices

About 5 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 Ysterplaat train questions

How long is the train from Cape Town to Ysterplaat?
Direct trains from Cape Town to Ysterplaat take about 12 min on the weekday timetable, and the fastest takes 11 min.
What time is the first train from Cape Town to Ysterplaat?
On weekdays the first direct train leaves Cape Town at 05:55 and reaches Ysterplaat at 06:07. On weekends it leaves at 05:45 and arrives at 05:57.
What time is the last train from Cape Town to Ysterplaat?
On weekdays the last direct train leaves Cape Town at 17:50 and reaches Ysterplaat at 18:02. On weekends it leaves at 13:50 and arrives at 13:58.
How much is a train ticket from Cape Town to Ysterplaat?
A Metrorail single ticket from Cape Town to Ysterplaat costs about R10 and a return about R20. The trip is roughly 5 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 Ysterplaat on weekends?
Yes. The weekend timetable has 5 direct trains from Cape Town to Ysterplaat, from 05:45 until 13:50.

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