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Ysterplaat to Cape Town train times

13 direct trains run from Ysterplaat to Cape Town on weekdays, from 06:48 until 19:38, and 6 on weekends. The trip takes about 12 min. Use Commute Check for offline schedules and live delay reports from commuters.

YSP to CPT Northern Line Tuesday, 13 October
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Ysterplaat 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: 13 trains, 06:48 to 19:38
Departs YsterplaatArrives Cape TownJourneyTrain
06:4807:0012 min3200
07:4107:5514 min2630
08:2308:3512 min2800
08:4809:0012 min2304
09:2309:3512 min3204
10:0810:2012 min2802
10:4310:5512 min2804
12:2312:3512 min2806
13:5814:1012 min2808
15:4816:0012 min2810
17:1317:2512 min2812
17:5818:1012 min2814
19:3819:5012 min2816
Weekends: 6 trains, 07:40 to 14:10
Departs YsterplaatArrives Cape TownJourneyTrain
07:4007:455 min2800
07:4207:5513 min2632
09:5009:555 min2802
12:0012:055 min2804
13:4513:505 min2508
14:1014:155 min2806

Ysterplaat to Cape Town ticket prices

About 5 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

Ysterplaat to Cape Town train questions

How long is the train from Ysterplaat to Cape Town?
Direct trains from Ysterplaat to Cape Town take about 12 min on the weekday timetable.
What time is the first train from Ysterplaat to Cape Town?
On weekdays the first direct train leaves Ysterplaat at 06:48 and reaches Cape Town at 07:00. On weekends it leaves at 07:40 and arrives at 07:45.
What time is the last train from Ysterplaat to Cape Town?
On weekdays the last direct train leaves Ysterplaat at 19:38 and reaches Cape Town at 19:50. On weekends it leaves at 14:10 and arrives at 14:15.
How much is a train ticket from Ysterplaat to Cape Town?
A Metrorail single ticket from Ysterplaat to Cape Town costs about R10 and a return about R20. The trip is roughly 5 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 Ysterplaat to Cape Town on weekends?
Yes. The weekend timetable has 6 direct trains from Ysterplaat to Cape Town, from 07:40 until 14:10.

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