How to get from Bellville to Simon Town by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Bellville to Simon Town in Cape Town, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the AIRPORT IND 1 - TOWN CENTRE bus from Airport Ind station to Town Centre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CENTRAL LINE train and finally take the SOUTHERN LINE train from Salt River station to Retreat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min.

168min
Bus - AIRPORT IND 1 - TOWN CENTREAIRPORT IND 1 - TOWN CENTRE
Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
Walk to Simon Town
Leaves from Airport Ind

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bellville
  • 2
    Bus - AIRPORT IND 1 - TOWN CENTREAIRPORT IND 1 - TOWN CENTRE
    Wait for bus
    AIRPORT IND 1 - TOWN CENTRE
    Town Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Town Centre
    ID 1068
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mitchells Pl.
    460 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - CENTRAL LINECENTRAL LINE
    Wait for train
    CENTRAL LINE
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salt River
    43 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN LINE
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Retreat
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Simon Town
    Walk to
    Simon Town
    1.22 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via AIRPORT IND 1 - TOWN CENTRE, D03 and SOUTHERN LINE

To get from Bellville to Simon Town in Cape Town, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the AIRPORT IND 1 - TOWN CENTRE bus from Airport Ind station to Town Centre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the D03 bus and finally take the SOUTHERN LINE train from Cape Town station to Retreat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min.

168min
Bus - AIRPORT IND 1 - TOWN CENTREAIRPORT IND 1 - TOWN CENTRE
Bus - D03D03
Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
Walk to Simon Town
Leaves from Airport Ind

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bellville
  • 2
    Bus - AIRPORT IND 1 - TOWN CENTREAIRPORT IND 1 - TOWN CENTRE
    Wait for bus
    AIRPORT IND 1 - TOWN CENTRE
    Town Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Town Centre
    ID 1068
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mitchells Plain
    ID Mitchells Plain
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - D03D03
    Wait for bus
    D03
    Civic Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Civic Centre
    ID Civic Centre
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cape Town
    360 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN LINE
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Retreat
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Simon Town
    Walk to
    Simon Town
    1.22 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bellville to Simon Town

The distance between Bellville, Cape Town and Simon Town, Cape Town is approximately 55.29 km, which can typically be travelled in 168 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bellville to Simon Town by bus and 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 Bellville

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

Train stations close to Bellville:

  • Netreg
  • Heideveld
  • Lavistown

Public transport stations close to Simon Town, Cape Town

Simon Town is located at Simon Town, Cape Town and the nearest public transport station is Blue Route Center.

Train stations close to Simon Town:

  • Retreat
  • Steenberg
  • Heathfield

Bus stations close to Simon Town:

  • Blue Route Center
  • Retreat
  • Retreat Stn

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via AIRPORT IND 1 - TOWN CENTRE, D03 and SOUTHERN LINE

To get from Bellville to Simon Town in Cape Town, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the AIRPORT IND 1 - TOWN CENTRE bus from Airport Ind station to Town Centre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the D03 bus and finally take the SOUTHERN LINE train from Cape Town station to Retreat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min.

168min
Bus - AIRPORT IND 1 - TOWN CENTREAIRPORT IND 1 - TOWN CENTRE
Bus - D03D03
Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
Walk to Simon Town
Leaves from Airport Ind

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bellville
  • 2
    Bus - AIRPORT IND 1 - TOWN CENTREAIRPORT IND 1 - TOWN CENTRE
    Wait for bus
    AIRPORT IND 1 - TOWN CENTRE
    Town Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Town Centre
    ID 1068
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mitchells Plain
    ID Mitchells Plain
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - D03D03
    Wait for bus
    D03
    Civic Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Civic Centre
    ID Civic Centre
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cape Town
    360 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN LINE
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Retreat
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Simon Town
    Walk to
    Simon Town
    1.22 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 168 minutes, using Bus line AIRPORT IND 1 - TOWN CENTRE, Bus line CENTRAL LINE, Bus line SOUTHERN LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Bellville to Simon Town?

    The alternative route takes 168 minutes, using Bus line AIRPORT IND 1 - TOWN CENTRE, Bus line D03, Bus line SOUTHERN LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Bellville and Simon Town in Cape Town?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Bellville to Simon Town in Cape Town?

    The AIRPORT IND 1 - TOWN CENTRE bus line goes from Town Centre station near Bellville to Town Centre station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Town Centre station near Simon Town in Cape Town

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

    The total travel time between Bellville and Simon Town in Cape Town by bus and train is about 2 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Bellville to get to Simon Town in Cape Town?

    Get on the AIRPORT IND 1 - TOWN CENTRE bus from the Town Centre stop near Bellville in Cape Town.

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

    Get off the bus at the Town Centre station, which is closest to Simon Town in Cape Town.

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