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Simon's Town to Cape Town train times

15 direct trains run from Simon's Town to Cape Town on weekdays, from 04:25 until 18:55, and 3 on weekends. The trip takes about 1 h 23 min. Use Commute Check for offline schedules and live delay reports from commuters.

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Simon's Town 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: 15 trains, 04:25 to 18:55
Departs Simon's TownArrives Cape TownJourneyTrain
04:2505:481 h 23 min0100
05:2506:481 h 23 min0108
06:2507:481 h 23 min0114
07:2508:481 h 23 min0122
08:2509:481 h 23 min0128
09:4011:031 h 23 min0136
10:4012:031 h 23 min0140
11:4013:031 h 23 min0144
12:4014:031 h 23 min0148
13:4015:031 h 23 min0152
14:4016:031 h 23 min0156
15:4017:031 h 23 min0160
16:4018:031 h 23 min0166
17:5519:181 h 23 min0176
18:5520:181 h 23 min0182
Weekends: 3 trains, 13:45 to 16:50
Departs Simon's TownArrives Cape TownJourneyTrain
13:4515:081 h 23 min0122
15:4317:061 h 23 min0126
16:5018:131 h 23 min0128

Simon's Town to Cape Town ticket prices

About 36 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

Simon's Town to Cape Town train questions

How long is the train from Simon's Town to Cape Town?
Direct trains from Simon's Town to Cape Town take about 1 h 23 min on the weekday timetable.
What time is the first train from Simon's Town to Cape Town?
On weekdays the first direct train leaves Simon's Town at 04:25 and reaches Cape Town at 05:48. On weekends it leaves at 13:45 and arrives at 15:08.
What time is the last train from Simon's Town to Cape Town?
On weekdays the last direct train leaves Simon's Town at 18:55 and reaches Cape Town at 20:18. On weekends it leaves at 16:50 and arrives at 18:13.
How much is a train ticket from Simon's Town to Cape Town?
A Metrorail single ticket from Simon's Town to Cape Town costs about R12 and a return about R24. The trip is roughly 36 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 Simon's Town to Cape Town on weekends?
Yes. The weekend timetable has 3 direct trains from Simon's Town to Cape Town, from 13:45 until 16:50.

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