How to get from Paarl to Cape Town by train?

By train

Take one direct train from Paarl to Cape Town in Goodwood: take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Paarl station to Cape Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min.

105min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Walk to Cape Town
Leaves from Paarl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paarl
    530 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN LINE STRAND
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cape Town
    81 min
  • 4
    Walk to Cape Town
    Walk to
    Cape Town
    Gallery Lane
    950 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Paarl to Cape Town

The distance between Paarl, Goodwood and Cape Town, Goodwood is approximately 59.02 km, which can typically be travelled in 105 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Paarl 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 Paarl

Paarl is located at Paarl, Goodwood and the nearest public transport station is Paarl.

Train stations close to Paarl:

  • Paarl

Public transport stations close to Cape Town, Goodwood

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

Train stations close to Cape Town:

  • Salt River
  • Cape Town
  • Esplanade

Bus stations close to Cape Town:

  • Lower Kloof
  • Upper Long
  • Upper Loop

Funicular stations close to Cape Town:

  • Cape Town

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN LINE STRAND.

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

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Paarl in Paarl to Cape Town in Goodwood in 1 hr 45 min.

  • Which train line goes from Paarl to Cape Town?

    The NORTHERN LINE STRAND train line goes from Paarl station near Paarl in Paarl to Cape Town station near Cape Town in Goodwood.

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

    The total travel time between Paarl in Paarl and Cape Town in Goodwood by train is about 1 hr 45 min.

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

    Get on the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from the Paarl station near Paarl in Paarl.

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

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

  • When is the first funicular from Paarl to Cape Town?

    The first funicular from Paarl in Paarl to Cape Town in Goodwood is Durban - Cape Town (via Bloemfontein). It leaves the Paarl station at 09:40.

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

    The first train from Paarl in Paarl to Cape Town in Goodwood is Northern line Strand to Cape Town. It leaves the Paarl station at 09:04.

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