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Steenberg to Cape Town train times

38 direct trains run from Steenberg to Cape Town on weekdays, from 05:00 until 19:30, and 16 on weekends. The trip takes about 48 min. Use Commute Check for offline schedules and live delay reports from commuters.

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Steenberg 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: 38 trains, 05:00 to 19:30
Departs SteenbergArrives Cape TownJourneyTrain
05:0005:4848 min0100
05:1506:0348 min0102
05:4506:3348 min0106
06:0006:4848 min0108
06:3007:1848 min0112
07:0007:4848 min0114
07:1508:0348 min0116
07:3008:1848 min0118
07:4508:3348 min0120
08:0008:4848 min0122
08:3009:1848 min0126
09:0009:4848 min0128
09:1510:0348 min0130
09:4510:3348 min0134
10:1511:0348 min0136
10:5011:3848 min0138
11:1512:0348 min0140
11:5012:3848 min0142
12:1513:0348 min0144
12:5013:3848 min0146
13:1514:0348 min0148
13:5014:3848 min0150
14:1515:0348 min0152
14:5015:3848 min0154
15:1516:0348 min0156
15:5016:3848 min0158
16:1517:0348 min0160
16:4517:3348 min0162
17:0017:4848 min0164
17:1518:0348 min0166
17:3018:1848 min0168
17:4518:3348 min0170
18:0018:4848 min0172
18:1519:0348 min0174
18:3019:1848 min0176
18:4519:3348 min0178
19:0019:4848 min0180
19:3020:1848 min0182
Weekends: 16 trains, 04:59 to 17:54
Departs SteenbergArrives Cape TownJourneyTrain
04:5905:4849 min0100
06:0906:5849 min0102
06:5907:4849 min0104
07:2908:1849 min0106
08:0908:5849 min0108
08:4909:3849 min0110
09:2910:1849 min0112
10:2911:1849 min0114
11:2912:1849 min0116
12:2913:1849 min0118
13:4414:3349 min0120
14:2015:0848 min0122
14:5915:4849 min0124
16:1817:0648 min0126
17:2518:1348 min0128
17:5418:4349 min0130

Steenberg to Cape Town ticket prices

About 21 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

Steenberg to Cape Town train questions

How long is the train from Steenberg to Cape Town?
Direct trains from Steenberg to Cape Town take about 48 min on the weekday timetable.
What time is the first train from Steenberg to Cape Town?
On weekdays the first direct train leaves Steenberg at 05:00 and reaches Cape Town at 05:48. On weekends it leaves at 04:59 and arrives at 05:48.
What time is the last train from Steenberg to Cape Town?
On weekdays the last direct train leaves Steenberg at 19:30 and reaches Cape Town at 20:18. On weekends it leaves at 17:54 and arrives at 18:43.
How much is a train ticket from Steenberg to Cape Town?
A Metrorail single ticket from Steenberg to Cape Town costs about R12 and a return about R24. The trip is roughly 21 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 Steenberg to Cape Town on weekends?
Yes. The weekend timetable has 16 direct trains from Steenberg to Cape Town, from 04:59 until 17:54.

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