How long is the train from Paarl to Cape Town?

Direct trains from Paarl to Cape Town take about 1 h 56 min on the weekday timetable.

What time is the first train from Paarl to Cape Town?

On weekdays the first direct train leaves Paarl at 04:54 and reaches Cape Town at 06:50. On weekends it leaves at 05:24 and arrives at 07:02.

What time is the last train from Paarl to Cape Town?

On weekdays the last direct train leaves Paarl at 15:19 and reaches Cape Town at 17:15. On weekends it leaves at 11:09 and arrives at 13:03.

How much is a train ticket from Paarl to Cape Town?

A Metrorail single ticket from Paarl to Cape Town costs about R14 and a return about R28. The trip is roughly 57 km by rail (Zone 3) 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 Paarl to Cape Town on weekends?

Yes. The weekend timetable has 4 direct trains from Paarl to Cape Town, from 05:24 until 11:09.

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Paarl to Cape Town train times

4 direct trains run from Paarl to Cape Town on weekdays, from 04:54 until 15:19, and 4 on weekends. The trip takes about 1 h 56 min. Use Commute Check for offline schedules and live delay reports from commuters.

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Paarl 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: 4 trains, 04:54 to 15:19

Departs Paarl	Arrives Cape Town	Journey	Train
04:54	06:50	1 h 56 min	3500
06:39	08:35	1 h 56 min	3504
10:39	12:36	1 h 57 min	3506
15:19	17:15	1 h 56 min	3508

Weekends: 4 trains, 05:24 to 11:09

Departs Paarl	Arrives Cape Town	Journey	Train
05:24	07:02	1 h 38 min	3500
07:39	09:33	1 h 54 min	3502
08:10	10:04	1 h 54 min	3504
11:09	13:03	1 h 54 min	3508

Paarl to Cape Town ticket prices

About 57 km by rail, which PRASA prices as Zone 3.

Ticket	Price
Single	R14
Return	R28
Weekly (Mon–Fri)	R80
Weekly (Mon–Sat)	R100
Monthly	R250

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

Paarl to Cape Town train questions

How long is the train from Paarl to Cape Town?: Direct trains from Paarl to Cape Town take about 1 h 56 min on the weekday timetable.
What time is the first train from Paarl to Cape Town?: On weekdays the first direct train leaves Paarl at 04:54 and reaches Cape Town at 06:50. On weekends it leaves at 05:24 and arrives at 07:02.
What time is the last train from Paarl to Cape Town?: On weekdays the last direct train leaves Paarl at 15:19 and reaches Cape Town at 17:15. On weekends it leaves at 11:09 and arrives at 13:03.
How much is a train ticket from Paarl to Cape Town?: A Metrorail single ticket from Paarl to Cape Town costs about R14 and a return about R28. The trip is roughly 57 km by rail (Zone 3) 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 Paarl to Cape Town on weekends?: Yes. The weekend timetable has 4 direct trains from Paarl to Cape Town, from 05:24 until 11:09.

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