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How to get from Lotus River to Khayelitsha by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Lotus River to Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the BAYVIEW - CLAREMONT bus from Lotus River station to Claremont station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHERN LINE train and finally take the D02 bus from Platform 12 Civic Centre station to Makabeni station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 180 min.

180min
Bus - BAYVIEW - CLAREMONTBAYVIEW - CLAREMONT
Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
Bus - D02D02
Walk to Khayelitsha
Leaves from Lotus River

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Lotus River
  • 2
    Bus - BAYVIEW - CLAREMONTBAYVIEW - CLAREMONT
    Wait for bus
    BAYVIEW - CLAREMONT
    Claremont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Claremont
    ID 1066
    100 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Claremont
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN LINE
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cape Town
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Platform 12 Civic Centre
    ID CCP12
    440 m • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - D02D02
    Wait for bus
    D02
    Kuyasa
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Makabeni
    ID FAT099EB
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Khayelitsha
    Walk to
    Khayelitsha
    Spine Road
    780 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via BAYVIEW - CLAREMONT, SOUTHERN LINE and CENTRAL LINE

To get from Lotus River to Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the BAYVIEW - CLAREMONT bus from Lotus River station to Claremont station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHERN LINE train and finally take the CENTRAL LINE train from Cape Town station to Khayelitsha station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 20 min.

200min
Bus - BAYVIEW - CLAREMONTBAYVIEW - CLAREMONT
Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
Walk to Khayelitsha
Leaves from Lotus River

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Lotus River
  • 2
    Bus - BAYVIEW - CLAREMONTBAYVIEW - CLAREMONT
    Wait for bus
    BAYVIEW - CLAREMONT
    Claremont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Claremont
    ID 1066
    100 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Claremont
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN LINE
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cape Town
    19 min
  • 7
    Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
    Wait for train
    CENTRAL LINE
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Khayelitsha
    53 min
  • 9
    Walk to Khayelitsha
    Walk to
    Khayelitsha
    Spine Road
    1.05 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Lotus River to Khayelitsha

The distance between Lotus River, Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain is approximately 51.02 km, which can typically be travelled in 180 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lotus River to Khayelitsha by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Mitchells Plain – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Lotus River

Lotus River is located at Lotus River, Mitchells Plain and the nearest public transport station is Southfield.

Train stations close to Lotus River:

  • Southfield
  • Ottery

Public transport stations close to Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain

Khayelitsha is located at Spine Road, Mitchells Plain and the nearest public transport station is Khwezi.

Train stations close to Khayelitsha:

  • Nolungile
  • Nonkqubela
  • Kuyasa

Bus stations close to Khayelitsha:

  • Khwezi
  • Makabeni
  • Ngcingcu

Alternative route by bus and train via BAYVIEW - CLAREMONT, SOUTHERN LINE and CENTRAL LINE

To get from Lotus River to Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the BAYVIEW - CLAREMONT bus from Lotus River station to Claremont station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHERN LINE train and finally take the CENTRAL LINE train from Cape Town station to Khayelitsha station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 20 min.

200min
Bus - BAYVIEW - CLAREMONTBAYVIEW - CLAREMONT
Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
Walk to Khayelitsha
Leaves from Lotus River

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Lotus River
  • 2
    Bus - BAYVIEW - CLAREMONTBAYVIEW - CLAREMONT
    Wait for bus
    BAYVIEW - CLAREMONT
    Claremont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Claremont
    ID 1066
    100 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Claremont
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN LINE
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cape Town
    19 min
  • 7
    Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
    Wait for train
    CENTRAL LINE
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Khayelitsha
    53 min
  • 9
    Walk to Khayelitsha
    Walk to
    Khayelitsha
    Spine Road
    1.05 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lotus River to Khayelitsha?

    The fastest way takes 180 minutes, using Bus line BAYVIEW - CLAREMONT, Bus line SOUTHERN LINE, Bus line D02.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lotus River to Khayelitsha?

    The alternative route takes 200 minutes, using Bus line BAYVIEW - CLAREMONT, Bus line SOUTHERN LINE, Bus line CENTRAL LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Lotus River and Khayelitsha?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 180 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lotus River to Khayelitsha?

    The BAYVIEW - CLAREMONT bus line goes from Claremont station near Lotus River in Wynberg to Claremont station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Khayelitsha station near Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lotus River to Khayelitsha by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Lotus River in Wynberg and Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain by bus and train is about 180 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Lotus River to get to Khayelitsha?

    Get on the BAYVIEW - CLAREMONT bus from the Claremont stop near Lotus River in Wynberg.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Lotus River and Khayelitsha?

    Get off the bus at the Khayelitsha stop, which is closest to Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain.

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