Cape Town Metrorail / Southern Line
Salt River to Cape Town train times
77 direct trains run from Salt River to Cape Town on weekdays, from 05:36 until 20:07, and 37 on weekends. The trip takes about 11 min. Use Commute Check for offline schedules and live delay reports from commuters.
SRI to CPT
Southern Line
Tuesday, 13 October
Salt River 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.
Salt River to Cape Town ticket prices
About 4 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
Salt River to Cape Town train questions
- How long is the train from Salt River to Cape Town?
- Direct trains from Salt River to Cape Town take about 11 min on the weekday timetable, and the fastest takes 4 min.
- What time is the first train from Salt River to Cape Town?
- On weekdays the first direct train leaves Salt River at 05:36 and reaches Cape Town at 05:45. On weekends it leaves at 05:36 and arrives at 05:48.
- What time is the last train from Salt River to Cape Town?
- On weekdays the last direct train leaves Salt River at 20:07 and reaches Cape Town at 20:18. On weekends it leaves at 18:31 and arrives at 18:43.
- How much is a train ticket from Salt River to Cape Town?
- A Metrorail single ticket from Salt River to Cape Town costs about R10 and a return about R20. The trip is roughly 4 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 Salt River to Cape Town on weekends?
- Yes. The weekend timetable has 37 direct trains from Salt River to Cape Town, from 05:36 until 18:31.
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