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Kalk Bay to Cape Town train times

38 direct trains run from Kalk Bay to Cape Town on weekdays, from 04:49 until 19:19, and 16 on weekends. The trip takes about 59 min. Use Commute Check for offline schedules and live delay reports from commuters.

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Kalk Bay 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.

Weekdays: 38 trains, 04:49 to 19:19
Departs Kalk BayArrives Cape TownJourneyTrain
04:4905:4859 min0100
05:0406:0359 min0102
05:3406:3359 min0106
05:4906:4859 min0108
06:1907:1859 min0112
06:4907:4859 min0114
07:0408:0359 min0116
07:1908:1859 min0118
07:3408:3359 min0120
07:4908:4859 min0122
08:1909:1859 min0126
08:4909:4859 min0128
09:0410:0359 min0130
09:3410:3359 min0134
10:0411:0359 min0136
10:3911:3859 min0138
11:0412:0359 min0140
11:3912:3859 min0142
12:0413:0359 min0144
12:3913:3859 min0146
13:0414:0359 min0148
13:3914:3859 min0150
14:0415:0359 min0152
14:3915:3859 min0154
15:0416:0359 min0156
15:3916:3859 min0158
16:0417:0359 min0160
16:3417:3359 min0162
16:4917:4859 min0164
17:0418:0359 min0166
17:1918:1859 min0168
17:3418:3359 min0170
17:4918:4859 min0172
18:0419:0359 min0174
18:1919:1859 min0176
18:3419:3359 min0178
18:4919:4859 min0180
19:1920:1859 min0182
Weekends: 16 trains, 04:48 to 17:43
Departs Kalk BayArrives Cape TownJourneyTrain
04:4805:481 h0100
05:5806:581 h0102
06:4807:481 h0104
07:1808:181 h0106
07:5808:581 h0108
08:3809:381 h0110
09:1810:181 h0112
10:1811:181 h0114
11:1812:181 h0116
12:1813:181 h0118
13:3314:331 h0120
14:0915:0859 min0122
14:4815:481 h0124
16:0717:0659 min0126
17:1418:1359 min0128
17:4318:431 h0130

Kalk Bay to Cape Town ticket prices

About 27 km by rail, which PRASA prices as Zone 2.

TicketPrice
SingleR12
ReturnR24
Weekly (Mon–Fri)R70
Weekly (Mon–Sat)R80
MonthlyR220
  • 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

Kalk Bay to Cape Town train questions

How long is the train from Kalk Bay to Cape Town?
Direct trains from Kalk Bay to Cape Town take about 59 min on the weekday timetable.
What time is the first train from Kalk Bay to Cape Town?
On weekdays the first direct train leaves Kalk Bay at 04:49 and reaches Cape Town at 05:48. On weekends it leaves at 04:48 and arrives at 05:48.
What time is the last train from Kalk Bay to Cape Town?
On weekdays the last direct train leaves Kalk Bay at 19:19 and reaches Cape Town at 20:18. On weekends it leaves at 17:43 and arrives at 18:43.
How much is a train ticket from Kalk Bay to Cape Town?
A Metrorail single ticket from Kalk Bay to Cape Town costs about R12 and a return about R24. The trip is roughly 27 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 Kalk Bay to Cape Town on weekends?
Yes. The weekend timetable has 16 direct trains from Kalk Bay to Cape Town, from 04:48 until 17:43.

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