Cape Town Metrorail / Southern Line
Sunny Cove to Cape Town train times
15 direct trains run from Sunny Cove to Cape Town on weekdays, from 04:40 until 19:10, and 3 on weekends. The trip takes about 1 h 8 min. Use Commute Check for offline schedules and live delay reports from commuters.
SCV to CPT
Southern Line
Tuesday, 13 October
Sunny Cove 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.
Sunny Cove to Cape Town ticket prices
About 31 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
Sunny Cove to Cape Town train questions
- How long is the train from Sunny Cove to Cape Town?
- Direct trains from Sunny Cove to Cape Town take about 1 h 8 min on the weekday timetable.
- What time is the first train from Sunny Cove to Cape Town?
- On weekdays the first direct train leaves Sunny Cove at 04:40 and reaches Cape Town at 05:48. On weekends it leaves at 14:00 and arrives at 15:08.
- What time is the last train from Sunny Cove to Cape Town?
- On weekdays the last direct train leaves Sunny Cove at 19:10 and reaches Cape Town at 20:18. On weekends it leaves at 17:05 and arrives at 18:13.
- How much is a train ticket from Sunny Cove to Cape Town?
- A Metrorail single ticket from Sunny Cove to Cape Town costs about R12 and a return about R24. The trip is roughly 31 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 Sunny Cove to Cape Town on weekends?
- Yes. The weekend timetable has 3 direct trains from Sunny Cove to Cape Town, from 14:00 until 17:05.
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