How to get from Harare to Cape Town by train?

From Harare to Cape Town by train

Take one direct train from Harare to Cape Town in Goodwood: take the CENTRAL LINE train from Khayelitsha station to Cape Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min.

96min
Walk to train station
Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
Walk to Cape Town
Leaves from Khayelitsha
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Khayelitsha
    1.84 km • 24 min
  • 2
    Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
    Wait for train
    CENTRAL LINE
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cape Town
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to Cape Town
    Walk to
    Cape Town
    Gallery Lane
    950 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Harare to Cape Town by bus

To get from Harare to Cape Town in Goodwood, take the D02 bus from Makabeni station to Civic Centre station. Next, take the 107 bus from Platform 5 Civic Centre station to Upper Long station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min.

102min
Walk to bus station
Bus - D02D02
Bus - 107107
Walk to Cape Town
Leaves from Makabeni
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Makabeni
    ID FAT099WB
    1.39 km • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - D02D02
    Wait for bus
    D02
    Civic Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Civic Centre
    ID Civic Centre
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Platform 5 Civic Centre
    ID CCP05
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 107107
    Wait for bus
    107
    Camps Bay
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Long
    ID FIC15SB
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Cape Town
    Walk to
    Cape Town
    Gallery Lane
    550 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Harare to Cape Town
The distance between Harare, Goodwood and Cape Town, Goodwood is approximately 37.24 km, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harare to Cape Town by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Goodwood – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Harare

Harare is located at Harare, Goodwood and the nearest public transport station is Good Hope College.

Train stations close to Harare:

  • Khayelitsha
  • Kuyasa
  • Nonkqubela

Bus stations close to Harare:

  • Good Hope College
Public transport stations close to Cape Town, Goodwood

Cape Town is located at Gallery Lane, Goodwood and the nearest public transport station is Upper Loop.

Train stations close to Cape Town:

  • Cape Town
  • Woodstock
  • Esplanade

Bus stations close to Cape Town:

  • Upper Loop
  • Roodehek
  • Upper Long

Funicular stations close to Cape Town:

  • Cape Town
Related Routes

From Harare to Cape Town by bus

To get from Harare to Cape Town in Goodwood, take the D02 bus from Makabeni station to Civic Centre station. Next, take the 107 bus from Platform 5 Civic Centre station to Upper Long station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min.

102min
Walk to bus station
Bus - D02D02
Bus - 107107
Walk to Cape Town
Leaves from Makabeni
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Makabeni
    ID FAT099WB
    1.39 km • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - D02D02
    Wait for bus
    D02
    Civic Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Civic Centre
    ID Civic Centre
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Platform 5 Civic Centre
    ID CCP05
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 107107
    Wait for bus
    107
    Camps Bay
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Long
    ID FIC15SB
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Cape Town
    Walk to
    Cape Town
    Gallery Lane
    550 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Harare to Cape Town?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line CENTRAL LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Harare to Cape Town?

    The alternative route takes 102 minutes, using Bus line D02, Bus line 107.

  • Is there a direct train between Harare and Cape Town?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Harare in Mitchells Plain to Cape Town in Goodwood in 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which train line goes from Harare to Cape Town?

    The CENTRAL LINE train line goes from Khayelitsha station near Harare in Mitchells Plain to Cape Town station near Cape Town in Goodwood.

  • How long does it take to travel from Harare to Cape Town by train?

    The total travel time between Harare in Mitchells Plain and Cape Town in Goodwood by train is about 1 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Harare to get to Cape Town?

    Get on the CENTRAL LINE train from the Khayelitsha station near Harare in Mitchells Plain.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Harare and Cape Town?

    Get off the train at the Cape Town station, which is closest to Cape Town in Goodwood.

  • When is the first train from Harare to Cape Town?

    The first train from Harare in Mitchells Plain to Cape Town in Goodwood is Central Line to Cape Town. It leaves the Khayelitsha station at 04:28.

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