How long is the train from Vasco to Cape Town?

Direct trains from Vasco to Cape Town take about 35 min on the weekday timetable, and the fastest takes 30 min.

What time is the first train from Vasco to Cape Town?

On weekdays the first direct train leaves Vasco at 05:10 and reaches Cape Town at 05:45. On weekends it leaves at 06:03 and arrives at 06:38.

What time is the last train from Vasco to Cape Town?

On weekdays the last direct train leaves Vasco at 19:15 and reaches Cape Town at 19:50. On weekends it leaves at 16:04 and arrives at 16:40.

How much is a train ticket from Vasco to Cape Town?

A Metrorail single ticket from Vasco to Cape Town costs about R10 and a return about R20. The trip is roughly 13 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 Vasco to Cape Town on weekends?

Yes. The weekend timetable has 21 direct trains from Vasco to Cape Town, from 06:03 until 16:04.

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Vasco to Cape Town train times

35 direct trains run from Vasco to Cape Town on weekdays, from 05:10 until 19:15, and 21 on weekends. The trip takes about 35 min. Use Commute Check for offline schedules and live delay reports from commuters.

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Vasco 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: 35 trains, 05:10 to 19:15

Departs Vasco	Arrives Cape Town	Journey	Train
05:10	05:45	35 min	2500
05:45	06:20	35 min	2300
06:15	06:50	35 min	3500
06:55	07:30	35 min	3200
06:55	07:30	35 min	3234
07:30	08:05	35 min	3400
07:30	08:05	35 min	2630
08:01	08:35	34 min	3202
08:01	08:35	34 min	3504
08:35	09:05	30 min	3402
08:35	09:10	35 min	2506
09:30	10:05	35 min	3204
09:30	10:05	35 min	2508
10:15	10:50	35 min	3206
10:15	10:50	35 min	2510
11:00	11:35	35 min	2306
11:30	12:05	35 min	3208
11:30	12:05	35 min	2562
12:01	12:36	35 min	3506
12:35	13:10	35 min	3210
13:20	13:55	35 min	2308
13:50	14:25	35 min	2514
15:05	15:40	35 min	3212
15:05	15:40	35 min	2516
15:35	16:10	35 min	3408
15:35	16:10	35 min	2310
16:05	16:40	35 min	2518
16:40	17:15	35 min	3214
16:40	17:15	35 min	3508
17:10	17:45	35 min	2520
17:45	18:20	35 min	3410
17:45	18:20	35 min	3216
18:45	19:20	35 min	2526
19:15	19:50	35 min	3412
19:15	19:50	35 min	3218

Weekends: 21 trains, 06:03 to 16:04

Departs Vasco	Arrives Cape Town	Journey	Train
06:03	06:38	35 min	2800
06:06	06:40	34 min	2500
06:27	07:02	35 min	3500
06:29	07:05	36 min	3200
06:29	07:05	36 min	3300
07:01	07:37	36 min	2612
07:14	07:50	36 min	2432
08:23	08:59	36 min	7302
08:57	09:33	36 min	3502
09:01	09:37	36 min	3564
09:28	10:04	36 min	3504
09:49	10:25	36 min	3024
10:24	11:00	36 min	7364
11:21	11:57	36 min	3641
11:59	12:35	36 min	3704
12:24	13:00	36 min	7564
12:27	13:03	36 min	3508
12:59	13:30	31 min	2506
13:49	14:25	36 min	3608
14:14	14:50	36 min	7806
16:04	16:40	36 min	3210

Vasco to Cape Town ticket prices

About 13 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

Vasco to Cape Town train questions

How long is the train from Vasco to Cape Town?: Direct trains from Vasco to Cape Town take about 35 min on the weekday timetable, and the fastest takes 30 min.
What time is the first train from Vasco to Cape Town?: On weekdays the first direct train leaves Vasco at 05:10 and reaches Cape Town at 05:45. On weekends it leaves at 06:03 and arrives at 06:38.
What time is the last train from Vasco to Cape Town?: On weekdays the last direct train leaves Vasco at 19:15 and reaches Cape Town at 19:50. On weekends it leaves at 16:04 and arrives at 16:40.
How much is a train ticket from Vasco to Cape Town?: A Metrorail single ticket from Vasco to Cape Town costs about R10 and a return about R20. The trip is roughly 13 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 Vasco to Cape Town on weekends?: Yes. The weekend timetable has 21 direct trains from Vasco to Cape Town, from 06:03 until 16:04.

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