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Monte Vista to Cape Town train times

13 direct trains run from Monte Vista to Cape Town on weekdays, from 06:25 until 19:15, and 6 on weekends. The trip takes about 35 min. Use Commute Check for offline schedules and live delay reports from commuters.

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Monte Vista 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.

Weekdays: 13 trains, 06:25 to 19:15
Departs Monte VistaArrives Cape TownJourneyTrain
06:2507:0035 min3200
07:2607:5529 min2630
08:0008:3535 min2800
08:2509:0035 min2304
09:0009:3535 min3204
09:4510:2035 min2802
10:2010:5535 min2804
12:0012:3535 min2806
13:3514:1035 min2808
15:2516:0035 min2810
16:5017:2535 min2812
17:3518:1035 min2814
19:1519:5035 min2816
Weekends: 6 trains, 07:22 to 13:52
Departs Monte VistaArrives Cape TownJourneyTrain
07:2207:4523 min2800
07:3107:5524 min2632
09:3209:5523 min2802
11:4212:0523 min2804
13:2713:5023 min2508
13:5214:1523 min2806

Monte Vista to Cape Town ticket prices

About 13 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

Monte Vista to Cape Town train questions

How long is the train from Monte Vista to Cape Town?
Direct trains from Monte Vista to Cape Town take about 35 min on the weekday timetable, and the fastest takes 29 min.
What time is the first train from Monte Vista to Cape Town?
On weekdays the first direct train leaves Monte Vista at 06:25 and reaches Cape Town at 07:00. On weekends it leaves at 07:22 and arrives at 07:45.
What time is the last train from Monte Vista to Cape Town?
On weekdays the last direct train leaves Monte Vista at 19:15 and reaches Cape Town at 19:50. On weekends it leaves at 13:52 and arrives at 14:15.
How much is a train ticket from Monte Vista to Cape Town?
A Metrorail single ticket from Monte Vista to Cape Town costs about R10 and a return about R20. The trip is roughly 13 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 Monte Vista to Cape Town on weekends?
Yes. The weekend timetable has 6 direct trains from Monte Vista to Cape Town, from 07:22 until 13:52.

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