Cape Town Metrorail / Southern Line
Diep River to Cape Town train times
42 direct trains run from Diep River to Cape Town on weekdays, from 05:09 until 19:39, and 16 on weekends. The trip takes about 39 min. Use Commute Check for offline schedules and live delay reports from commuters.
DPR to CPT
Southern Line
Tuesday, 13 October
Diep River to Cape Town 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.
Diep River to Cape Town ticket prices
About 16 km by rail, which PRASA prices as Zone 2.
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Single | R12 |
| Return | R24 |
| Weekly (Mon–Fri) | R70 |
| Weekly (Mon–Sat) | R80 |
| Monthly | R220 |
- 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
Diep River to Cape Town train questions
- How long is the train from Diep River to Cape Town?
- Direct trains from Diep River to Cape Town take about 39 min on the weekday timetable.
- What time is the first train from Diep River to Cape Town?
- On weekdays the first direct train leaves Diep River at 05:09 and reaches Cape Town at 05:48. On weekends it leaves at 05:08 and arrives at 05:48.
- What time is the last train from Diep River to Cape Town?
- On weekdays the last direct train leaves Diep River at 19:39 and reaches Cape Town at 20:18. On weekends it leaves at 18:03 and arrives at 18:43.
- How much is a train ticket from Diep River to Cape Town?
- A Metrorail single ticket from Diep River to Cape Town costs about R12 and a return about R24. The trip is roughly 16 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 Diep River to Cape Town on weekends?
- Yes. The weekend timetable has 16 direct trains from Diep River to Cape Town, from 05:08 until 18:03.
More trains to Cape Town
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- Plumstead to Cape Town42 weekday trains · about 34 min
- Steurhof to Cape Town42 weekday trains · about 36 min
- Heathfield to Cape Town42 weekday trains · about 42 min
- Retreat to Cape Town42 weekday trains · about 45 min
- Steenberg to Cape Town38 weekday trains · about 48 min
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