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Woltemade to Cape Town train times

35 direct trains run from Woltemade to Cape Town on weekdays, from 05:27 until 19:31, with no direct weekend trains. The trip takes about 18 min. Use Commute Check for offline schedules and live delay reports from commuters.

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Woltemade 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, 05:27 to 19:31
Departs WoltemadeArrives Cape TownJourneyTrain
05:2705:4518 min2500
06:0206:2018 min2300
06:3206:5018 min3500
07:1207:3018 min3200
07:1207:3018 min3234
07:4708:0518 min3400
07:4708:0518 min2630
08:1708:3518 min3202
08:1708:3518 min3504
08:5209:0513 min3402
08:5209:1018 min2506
09:4710:0518 min3204
09:4710:0518 min2508
10:3210:5018 min3206
10:3210:5018 min2510
11:1711:3518 min2306
11:4612:0519 min3208
11:4912:0516 min2562
12:1712:3619 min3506
12:5213:1018 min3210
13:3713:5518 min2308
14:0714:2518 min2514
15:2215:4018 min3212
15:2215:4018 min2516
15:5216:1018 min3408
15:5216:1018 min2310
16:2216:4018 min2518
16:5717:1518 min3214
16:5717:1518 min3508
17:2717:4518 min2520
18:0118:2019 min3410
18:0118:2019 min3216
19:0219:2018 min2526
19:3119:5019 min3412
19:3119:5019 min3218
Weekends: no direct trains

Woltemade to Cape Town ticket prices

About 8 km by rail, which PRASA prices as Zone 1.

TicketPrice
SingleR10
ReturnR20
Weekly (Mon–Fri)R60
Weekly (Mon–Sat)R75
MonthlyR180
  • 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

Woltemade to Cape Town train questions

How long is the train from Woltemade to Cape Town?
Direct trains from Woltemade to Cape Town take about 18 min on the weekday timetable, and the fastest takes 13 min.
What time is the first train from Woltemade to Cape Town?
On weekdays the first direct train leaves Woltemade at 05:27 and reaches Cape Town at 05:45.
What time is the last train from Woltemade to Cape Town?
On weekdays the last direct train leaves Woltemade at 19:31 and reaches Cape Town at 19:50.
How much is a train ticket from Woltemade to Cape Town?
A Metrorail single ticket from Woltemade to Cape Town costs about R10 and a return about R20. The trip is roughly 8 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 Woltemade to Cape Town on weekends?
No direct weekend trains from Woltemade to Cape Town are scheduled. Weekday trains run from 05:27 until 19:31.

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