Cape Town Metrorail / Northern Line
Esplanade to Cape Town train times
13 direct trains run from Esplanade to Cape Town on weekdays, from 06:55 until 19:45, and 6 on weekends. The trip takes about 5 min. Use Commute Check for offline schedules and live delay reports from commuters.
ESP to CPT
Northern Line
Tuesday, 13 October
Esplanade to Cape Town timetable
Every scheduled direct train on the Metrorail Northern Line timetable effective 10 March 2025. Trains can run late or be cancelled, so check commuter reports in the app before you leave.
Esplanade to Cape Town ticket prices
About 2 km by rail, which PRASA prices as Zone 1.
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Single | R10 |
| Return | R20 |
| Weekly (Mon–Fri) | R60 |
| Weekly (Mon–Sat) | R75 |
| Monthly | R180 |
- 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
Esplanade to Cape Town train questions
- How long is the train from Esplanade to Cape Town?
- Direct trains from Esplanade to Cape Town take about 5 min on the weekday timetable.
- What time is the first train from Esplanade to Cape Town?
- On weekdays the first direct train leaves Esplanade at 06:55 and reaches Cape Town at 07:00. On weekends it leaves at 07:45 and arrives at 07:45.
- What time is the last train from Esplanade to Cape Town?
- On weekdays the last direct train leaves Esplanade at 19:45 and reaches Cape Town at 19:50. On weekends it leaves at 14:15 and arrives at 14:15.
- How much is a train ticket from Esplanade to Cape Town?
- A Metrorail single ticket from Esplanade to Cape Town costs about R10 and a return about R20. The trip is roughly 2 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 Esplanade to Cape Town on weekends?
- Yes. The weekend timetable has 6 direct trains from Esplanade to Cape Town, from 07:45 until 14:15.
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