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How to get from Stellenbosch to Khayelitsha by train?

By train

To get from Stellenbosch to Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Stellenbosch station to Muldersvlei station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train and finally take the CENTRAL LINE train from Mutual station to Khayelitsha station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
Walk to Khayelitsha
Leaves from Stellenbosch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Stellenbosch
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN LINE STRAND
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Muldersvlei
    17 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN LINE STRAND
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mutual
    47 min
  • 6
    Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
    Wait for train
    CENTRAL LINE
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Khayelitsha
    40 min
  • 8
    Walk to Khayelitsha
    Walk to
    Khayelitsha
    Spine Road
    1.05 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Stellenbosch to Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Stellenbosch station to Muldersvlei station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN LINE STRAND 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 2 hr 32 min.

152min
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Bus - D02D02
Walk to Khayelitsha
Leaves from Stellenbosch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Stellenbosch
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN LINE STRAND
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Muldersvlei
    17 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN LINE STRAND
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cape Town
    65 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Platform 12 Civic Centre
    ID CCP12
    440 m • 6 min
  • 7
    Bus - D02D02
    Wait for bus
    D02
    Kuyasa
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Makabeni
    ID FAT099EB
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Khayelitsha
    Walk to
    Khayelitsha
    Spine Road
    780 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Stellenbosch to Khayelitsha

The distance between Stellenbosch, Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain is approximately 72.76 km, which can typically be travelled in 147 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stellenbosch to Khayelitsha by 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 Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch is located at Stellenbosch, Mitchells Plain and the nearest public transport station is Du Toit.

Train stations close to Stellenbosch:

  • Du Toit

Public transport stations close to Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain

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

Train stations close to Khayelitsha:

  • Khayelitsha
  • Nonkqubela
  • Kuyasa

Bus stations close to Khayelitsha:

  • Ngcingcu
  • Makabeni
  • Khwezi

By bus and train

To get from Stellenbosch to Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Stellenbosch station to Muldersvlei station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN LINE STRAND 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 2 hr 32 min.

152min
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Bus - D02D02
Walk to Khayelitsha
Leaves from Stellenbosch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Stellenbosch
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN LINE STRAND
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Muldersvlei
    17 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN LINE STRAND
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cape Town
    65 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Platform 12 Civic Centre
    ID CCP12
    440 m • 6 min
  • 7
    Bus - D02D02
    Wait for bus
    D02
    Kuyasa
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Makabeni
    ID FAT099EB
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Khayelitsha
    Walk to
    Khayelitsha
    Spine Road
    780 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Stellenbosch to Khayelitsha?

    The fastest way takes 147 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN LINE STRAND, Bus line NORTHERN LINE STRAND, Bus line CENTRAL LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Stellenbosch to Khayelitsha?

    The alternative route takes 152 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN LINE STRAND, Bus line NORTHERN LINE STRAND, Bus line D02.

  • Is there a direct train between Stellenbosch and Khayelitsha?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 27 min.

  • Which train line goes from Stellenbosch to Khayelitsha?

    The NORTHERN LINE STRAND train line goes from Muldersvlei station near Stellenbosch in Stellenbosch to Mutual station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Mutual station near Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain.

  • How long does it take to travel from Stellenbosch to Khayelitsha by train?

    The total travel time between Stellenbosch in Stellenbosch and Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain by train is about 2 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Stellenbosch to get to Khayelitsha?

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Stellenbosch and Khayelitsha?

    Get off the train at the Mutual station, which is closest to Khayelitsha in Mitchells Plain.

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