Cape Town Metrorail / Southern Line
Diep River train times and timetable
Southern Line stop for Diep River commuters. On weekdays trains leave Diep River from 05:09 until 19:39, and the direct train to Cape Town takes about 39 min. Get live delay, cancellation, crowd, and outage reports from other commuters.
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Southern Line
toward Simon's Town
Diep River timetable at a glance
Scheduled departures from the Metrorail Southern Line timetable effective 2 February 2026. Trains can run late or be cancelled, so check commuter reports in the app before you leave.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends |
|---|---|---|
| Toward Cape Town | 42 trains05:09 to 19:39 | 16 trains05:08 to 18:03 |
| Away from Cape TownTrains end at Fish Hoek, Simon's Town and Retreat | 41 trains05:49 to 19:34 | 14 trains06:08 to 17:03 |
Trains between Diep River and Cape Town
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Diep River train questions
- What time is the first train from Diep River?
- On weekdays the first scheduled train leaves Diep River at 05:09 toward Cape Town. On weekends it leaves at 05:08 toward Cape Town.
- What time is the last train from Diep River?
- On weekdays the last scheduled train leaves Diep River at 19:39 toward Cape Town. On weekends it leaves at 18:03 toward Cape Town.
- How long is the train from Diep River to Cape Town?
- Direct trains from Diep River to Cape Town take about 39 min on the weekday timetable. There are 42 direct trains on weekdays.
- How much is a train ticket from Diep River to Cape Town?
- A Metrorail single ticket from Diep River to Cape Town costs about R12 and a return about R24 (Zone 2, PRASA fares valid from 1 August 2025). Off-peak single and return tickets (09:00–14:00) are 40% cheaper.
- Which line is Diep River station on?
- Diep River is on the Metrorail Southern Line in Cape Town, with weekday trains toward Cape Town, Fish Hoek, Simon's Town and Retreat.
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