How long is the train from Retreat to Cape Town?

Direct trains from Retreat to Cape Town take about 45 min on the weekday timetable.

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

On weekdays the first direct train leaves Retreat at 05:03 and reaches Cape Town at 05:48. On weekends it leaves at 05:02 and arrives at 05:48.

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

On weekdays the last direct train leaves Retreat at 19:33 and reaches Cape Town at 20:18. On weekends it leaves at 17:57 and arrives at 18:43.

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

A Metrorail single ticket from Retreat to Cape Town costs about R12 and a return about R24. The trip is roughly 19 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 Retreat to Cape Town on weekends?

Yes. The weekend timetable has 16 direct trains from Retreat to Cape Town, from 05:02 until 17:57.

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Retreat to Cape Town train times

42 direct trains run from Retreat to Cape Town on weekdays, from 05:03 until 19:33, and 16 on weekends. The trip takes about 45 min. Use Commute Check for offline schedules and live delay reports from commuters.

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Retreat 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: 42 trains, 05:03 to 19:33

Departs Retreat	Arrives Cape Town	Journey	Train
05:03	05:48	45 min	0100
05:18	06:03	45 min	0102
05:30	06:15	45 min	0104
05:48	06:33	45 min	0106
06:03	06:48	45 min	0108
06:18	07:03	45 min	0110
06:33	07:18	45 min	0112
07:03	07:48	45 min	0114
07:18	08:03	45 min	0116
07:33	08:18	45 min	0118
07:48	08:33	45 min	0120
08:03	08:48	45 min	0122
08:18	09:03	45 min	0124
08:33	09:18	45 min	0126
09:03	09:48	45 min	0128
09:18	10:03	45 min	0130
09:33	10:18	45 min	0132
09:48	10:33	45 min	0134
10:18	11:03	45 min	0136
10:53	11:38	45 min	0138
11:18	12:03	45 min	0140
11:53	12:38	45 min	0142
12:18	13:03	45 min	0144
12:53	13:38	45 min	0146
13:18	14:03	45 min	0148
13:53	14:38	45 min	0150
14:18	15:03	45 min	0152
14:53	15:38	45 min	0154
15:18	16:03	45 min	0156
15:53	16:38	45 min	0158
16:18	17:03	45 min	0160
16:48	17:33	45 min	0162
17:03	17:48	45 min	0164
17:18	18:03	45 min	0166
17:33	18:18	45 min	0168
17:48	18:33	45 min	0170
18:03	18:48	45 min	0172
18:18	19:03	45 min	0174
18:33	19:18	45 min	0176
18:48	19:33	45 min	0178
19:03	19:48	45 min	0180
19:33	20:18	45 min	0182

Weekends: 16 trains, 05:02 to 17:57

Departs Retreat	Arrives Cape Town	Journey	Train
05:02	05:48	46 min	0100
06:12	06:58	46 min	0102
07:02	07:48	46 min	0104
07:32	08:18	46 min	0106
08:12	08:58	46 min	0108
08:52	09:38	46 min	0110
09:32	10:18	46 min	0112
10:32	11:18	46 min	0114
11:32	12:18	46 min	0116
12:32	13:18	46 min	0118
13:47	14:33	46 min	0120
14:23	15:08	45 min	0122
15:02	15:48	46 min	0124
16:21	17:06	45 min	0126
17:28	18:13	45 min	0128
17:57	18:43	46 min	0130

Retreat to Cape Town ticket prices

About 19 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

Retreat to Cape Town train questions

How long is the train from Retreat to Cape Town?: Direct trains from Retreat to Cape Town take about 45 min on the weekday timetable.
What time is the first train from Retreat to Cape Town?: On weekdays the first direct train leaves Retreat at 05:03 and reaches Cape Town at 05:48. On weekends it leaves at 05:02 and arrives at 05:48.
What time is the last train from Retreat to Cape Town?: On weekdays the last direct train leaves Retreat at 19:33 and reaches Cape Town at 20:18. On weekends it leaves at 17:57 and arrives at 18:43.
How much is a train ticket from Retreat to Cape Town?: A Metrorail single ticket from Retreat to Cape Town costs about R12 and a return about R24. The trip is roughly 19 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 Retreat to Cape Town on weekends?: Yes. The weekend timetable has 16 direct trains from Retreat to Cape Town, from 05:02 until 17:57.

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