How to get from Simon Town to Paarl by train?

By train

To get from Simon Town to Paarl in Cape Town, take the SOUTHERN LINE train from Retreat station to Salt River station. Next, take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Salt River station to Paarl station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min.

154min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Walk to Paarl
Leaves from Retreat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Retreat
    1.22 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN LINE
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salt River
    32 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN LINE STRAND
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paarl
    72 min
  • 6
    Walk to Paarl
    Walk to
    Paarl
    530 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Simon Town to Paarl

The distance between Simon Town, Cape Town and Paarl, Cape Town is approximately 70.8 km, which can typically be travelled in 154 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Simon Town to Paarl by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Cape Town – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Simon Town

Simon Town is located at Simon Town, Cape Town and the nearest public transport station is Retreat.

Train stations close to Simon Town:

  • Heathfield
  • Retreat
  • Dieprivier

Bus stations close to Simon Town:

  • Retreat
  • Retreat Stn

Public transport stations close to Paarl, Cape Town

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

Train stations close to Paarl:

  • Paarl
  • Huguenot

Funicular stations close to Paarl:

  • Paarl

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 154 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHERN LINE, Bus line NORTHERN LINE STRAND.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 34 min.

  • Which train line goes from Simon Town to Paarl in Cape Town?

    The SOUTHERN LINE train line goes from Retreat station near Simon Town to Salt River station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Paarl station near Paarl in Cape Town

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

    The total travel time between Simon Town and Paarl in Cape Town by train is about 2 hr 34 min.

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

    Get on the SOUTHERN LINE train from the Retreat station near Simon Town in Cape Town.

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

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

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