How long is the train from Wellington to Cape Town?

Direct trains from Wellington to Cape Town take about 2 h 35 min on the weekday timetable.

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

On weekdays the first direct train leaves Wellington at 04:15 and reaches Cape Town at 06:50. On weekends it leaves at 04:50 and arrives at 07:02.

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

On weekdays the last direct train leaves Wellington at 14:40 and reaches Cape Town at 17:15. On weekends it leaves at 10:35 and arrives at 13:03.

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

A Metrorail single ticket from Wellington to Cape Town costs about R15 and a return about R30. The trip is roughly 72 km by rail (Zone 4) 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 Wellington to Cape Town on weekends?

Yes. The weekend timetable has 4 direct trains from Wellington to Cape Town, from 04:50 until 10:35.

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Wellington to Cape Town train times

4 direct trains run from Wellington to Cape Town on weekdays, from 04:15 until 14:40, and 4 on weekends. The trip takes about 2 h 35 min. Use Commute Check for offline schedules and live delay reports from commuters.

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Wellington 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: 4 trains, 04:15 to 14:40

Departs Wellington	Arrives Cape Town	Journey	Train
04:15	06:50	2 h 35 min	3500
06:00	08:35	2 h 35 min	3504
10:00	12:36	2 h 36 min	3506
14:40	17:15	2 h 35 min	3508

Weekends: 4 trains, 04:50 to 10:35

Departs Wellington	Arrives Cape Town	Journey	Train
04:50	07:02	2 h 12 min	3500
07:05	09:33	2 h 28 min	3502
07:36	10:04	2 h 28 min	3504
10:35	13:03	2 h 28 min	3508

Wellington to Cape Town ticket prices

About 72 km by rail, which PRASA prices as Zone 4.

Ticket	Price
Single	R15
Return	R30
Weekly (Mon–Fri)	R90
Weekly (Mon–Sat)	R120
Monthly	R280

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

Wellington to Cape Town train questions

How long is the train from Wellington to Cape Town?: Direct trains from Wellington to Cape Town take about 2 h 35 min on the weekday timetable.
What time is the first train from Wellington to Cape Town?: On weekdays the first direct train leaves Wellington at 04:15 and reaches Cape Town at 06:50. On weekends it leaves at 04:50 and arrives at 07:02.
What time is the last train from Wellington to Cape Town?: On weekdays the last direct train leaves Wellington at 14:40 and reaches Cape Town at 17:15. On weekends it leaves at 10:35 and arrives at 13:03.
How much is a train ticket from Wellington to Cape Town?: A Metrorail single ticket from Wellington to Cape Town costs about R15 and a return about R30. The trip is roughly 72 km by rail (Zone 4) 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 Wellington to Cape Town on weekends?: Yes. The weekend timetable has 4 direct trains from Wellington to Cape Town, from 04:50 until 10:35.

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