How to get from Kirstenbosch to Blue Downs by bus and train?

From Kirstenbosch to Blue Downs by bus and train

To get from Kirstenbosch to Blue Downs in Kuils River, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the BLUE MINI PENINSULA TOUR bus from Kirstenbosch station to Imizamo Yethu station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 108 bus and finally take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Cape Town station to Meltonrose station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 12 min.

192min
Bus - BLUE MINI PENINSULA TOURBLUE MINI PENINSULA TOUR
Bus - 108108
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Walk to Blue Downs
Leaves from Kirstenbosch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Kirstenbosch
  • 2
    Bus - BLUE MINI PENINSULA TOURBLUE MINI PENINSULA TOUR
    Wait for bus
    BLUE MINI PENINSULA TOUR
    V&A Waterfront
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Imizamo Yethu
    ID CSS08
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Helgarda
    ID FAC24NB
    940 m • 12 min
  • 5
    Bus - 108108
    Wait for bus
    108
    Adderley
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adderley
    ID Adderley
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cape Town
    390 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN LINE STRAND
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Meltonrose
    52 min
  • 10
    Walk to Blue Downs
    Walk to
    Blue Downs
    Victoria Road
    2.79 km • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Kirstenbosch to Blue Downs

The distance between Kirstenbosch, Kuils River and Blue Downs, Kuils River is approximately 63.93 km, which can typically be travelled in 192 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kirstenbosch to Blue Downs by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Kuils River – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Kirstenbosch

Kirstenbosch is located at Kirstenbosch, Kuils River and the nearest public transport station is Newlands.

Train stations close to Kirstenbosch:

  • Newlands
  • Kenilworth
  • Harfield Rd

Public transport stations close to Blue Downs, Kuils River

Blue Downs is located at Victoria Road, Kuils River and the nearest public transport station is Eerste River.

Train stations close to Blue Downs:

  • Eerste River
  • Blackheath
  • Nonkqubela

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kirstenbosch to Blue Downs?

    The fastest way takes 192 minutes, using Bus line BLUE MINI PENINSULA TOUR, Bus line 108, Train line NORTHERN LINE STRAND.

  • Is there a direct bus between Kirstenbosch and Blue Downs?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Kirstenbosch to Blue Downs?

    The BLUE MINI PENINSULA TOUR bus line goes from V&A Waterfront station near Kirstenbosch in Wynberg to Imizamo Yethu station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Imizamo Yethu station near Blue Downs in Kuils River.

  • How long does it take to travel from Kirstenbosch to Blue Downs by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Kirstenbosch in Wynberg and Blue Downs in Kuils River by bus and train is about 3 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Kirstenbosch to get to Blue Downs?

    Get on the BLUE MINI PENINSULA TOUR bus from the V&A Waterfront stop near Kirstenbosch in Wynberg.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Kirstenbosch and Blue Downs?

    Get off the bus at the Imizamo Yethu station, which is closest to Blue Downs in Kuils River.

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