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

By bus and train

To get from Cape to Simon Town in Cape Town, take the T01 bus from Table View station to Platform 4 Civic Centre station. Next, take the CAPE FLATS train from Cape Town station to Retreat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min.

113min
Bus - T01T01
Train - CAPE FLATSCAPE FLATS
Walk to Simon Town
Leaves from Table View

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cape
  • 2
    Bus - T01T01
    Wait for bus
    T01
    Waterfront
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Platform 4 Civic Centre
    ID CCP04
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cape Town
    300 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - CAPE FLATSCAPE FLATS
    Wait for train
    CAPE FLATS
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Retreat
    40 min
  • 7
    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 T03, 261 and CAPE FLATS

To get from Cape to Simon Town in Cape Town, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the T03 bus from Table View station to Omuramba station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 261 bus and finally take the CAPE FLATS train from Salt River station to Retreat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min.

130min
Bus - T03T03
Bus - 261261
Train - CAPE FLATSCAPE FLATS
Walk to Simon Town
Leaves from Table View

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cape
  • 2
    Bus - T03T03
    Wait for bus
    T03
    Omuramba
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Omuramba
    ID Omuramba
    16 min
  • 4
    Bus - 261261
    Wait for bus
    261
    Adderley
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salt River Rail North
    ID FTV081WB
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Salt River
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - CAPE FLATSCAPE FLATS
    Wait for train
    CAPE FLATS
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Retreat
    34 min
  • 9
    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 Cape to Simon Town

The distance between Cape, Cape Town and Simon Town, Cape Town is approximately 40.27 km, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cape 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 Cape

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

Bus stations close to Cape:

  • Table View
  • Briza
  • Grey

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 T03, 261 and CAPE FLATS

To get from Cape to Simon Town in Cape Town, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the T03 bus from Table View station to Omuramba station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 261 bus and finally take the CAPE FLATS train from Salt River station to Retreat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min.

130min
Bus - T03T03
Bus - 261261
Train - CAPE FLATSCAPE FLATS
Walk to Simon Town
Leaves from Table View

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cape
  • 2
    Bus - T03T03
    Wait for bus
    T03
    Omuramba
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Omuramba
    ID Omuramba
    16 min
  • 4
    Bus - 261261
    Wait for bus
    261
    Adderley
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salt River Rail North
    ID FTV081WB
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Salt River
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - CAPE FLATSCAPE FLATS
    Wait for train
    CAPE FLATS
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Retreat
    34 min
  • 9
    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 Cape to Simon Town?

    The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Bus line T01, Bus line CAPE FLATS.

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

    The alternative route takes 130 minutes, using Bus line T03, Bus line 261, Bus line CAPE FLATS.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 53 min.

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

    The T01 bus line goes from Waterfront station near Cape to Platform 4 Civic Centre station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Simon Town station near Simon Town in Cape Town

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

    The total travel time between Cape and Simon Town in Cape Town by bus and train is about 1 hr 53 min.

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

    Get on the T01 bus from the Waterfront stop near Cape in Cape Town.

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

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

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