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Van der Stel to Cape Town train times

9 direct trains run from Van der Stel to Cape Town on weekdays, from 05:33 until 18:03, and 7 on weekends. The trip takes about 1 h 47 min. Use Commute Check for offline schedules and live delay reports from commuters.

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Van der Stel to Cape Town timetable

Every scheduled direct train on the Metrorail Northern Line timetable effective 10 March 2025. Trains can run late or be cancelled, so check commuter reports in the app before you leave.

Weekdays: 9 trains, 05:33 to 18:03
Departs Van der StelArrives Cape TownJourneyTrain
05:3307:301 h 57 min3234
06:1808:051 h 47 min3400
07:4809:101 h 22 min2304
08:4810:502 h 2 min3206
11:2313:101 h 47 min3210
13:4315:401 h 57 min3212
15:2817:151 h 47 min3214
16:3318:201 h 47 min3216
18:0319:501 h 47 min3218
Weekends: 7 trains, 05:18 to 14:53
Departs Van der StelArrives Cape TownJourneyTrain
05:1807:051 h 47 min3200
05:1807:051 h 47 min3300
07:1308:591 h 46 min7302
09:1311:001 h 47 min7364
11:1313:001 h 47 min7564
13:0314:501 h 47 min7806
14:5316:401 h 47 min3210

Van der Stel to Cape Town ticket prices

About 50 km by rail, which PRASA prices as Zone 3.

TicketPrice
SingleR14
ReturnR28
Weekly (Mon–Fri)R80
Weekly (Mon–Sat)R100
MonthlyR250
  • 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

Van der Stel to Cape Town train questions

How long is the train from Van der Stel to Cape Town?
Direct trains from Van der Stel to Cape Town take about 1 h 47 min on the weekday timetable, and the fastest takes 1 h 22 min.
What time is the first train from Van der Stel to Cape Town?
On weekdays the first direct train leaves Van der Stel at 05:33 and reaches Cape Town at 07:30. On weekends it leaves at 05:18 and arrives at 07:05.
What time is the last train from Van der Stel to Cape Town?
On weekdays the last direct train leaves Van der Stel at 18:03 and reaches Cape Town at 19:50. On weekends it leaves at 14:53 and arrives at 16:40.
How much is a train ticket from Van der Stel to Cape Town?
A Metrorail single ticket from Van der Stel to Cape Town costs about R14 and a return about R28. The trip is roughly 50 km by rail (Zone 3) 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 Van der Stel to Cape Town on weekends?
Yes. The weekend timetable has 7 direct trains from Van der Stel to Cape Town, from 05:18 until 14:53.

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