How to get from Paarl to Simon Town by funicular and train?

By funicular and train

To get from Paarl to Simon Town in Cape Town, take the RKF-CUXDJKSJZ6DAAI2NTQ funicular from Paarl station to Cape Town station. Next, take the CAPE FLATS train from Cape Town station to Retreat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min.

174min
Funicular - RKF-CUXDJKSJZ6DAAI2NTQRKF-CUXDJKSJZ6DAAI2NTQ
Train - CAPE FLATSCAPE FLATS
Walk to Simon Town
Leaves from Paarl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from funicular station
    Start from funicular station
    Paarl
  • 2
    Funicular - RKF-CUXDJKSJZ6DAAI2NTQRKF-CUXDJKSJZ6DAAI2NTQ
    Wait for funicular
    RKF-CUXDJKSJZ6DAAI2NTQ
    Cape Town
  • 3
    Ride to funicular station
    Ride to funicular station
    Cape Town
    105 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cape Town
    200 m • 3 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

By train

To get from Paarl to Simon Town in Cape Town, take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Paarl station to Maitland station. Next, take the CAPE FLATS train from Maitland station to Retreat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min.

139min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Train - CAPE FLATSCAPE FLATS
Walk to Simon Town
Leaves from Paarl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paarl
    530 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN LINE STRAND
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Maitland
    68 min
  • 4
    Train - CAPE FLATSCAPE FLATS
    Wait for train
    CAPE FLATS
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Retreat
    30 min
  • 6
    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 Paarl to Simon Town

The distance between Paarl, Cape Town and Simon Town, Cape Town is approximately 77.73 km, which can typically be travelled in 174 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Paarl to Simon Town by funicular 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 Paarl

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

Train stations close to Paarl:

  • Paarl

Funicular stations close to Paarl:

  • Paarl

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

By train

To get from Paarl to Simon Town in Cape Town, take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Paarl station to Maitland station. Next, take the CAPE FLATS train from Maitland station to Retreat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min.

139min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Train - CAPE FLATSCAPE FLATS
Walk to Simon Town
Leaves from Paarl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paarl
    530 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN LINE STRAND
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Maitland
    68 min
  • 4
    Train - CAPE FLATSCAPE FLATS
    Wait for train
    CAPE FLATS
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Retreat
    30 min
  • 6
    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 Paarl to Simon Town?

    The fastest way takes 174 minutes, using Bus line RKF-CUXDJKSJZ6DAAI2NTQ, Bus line CAPE FLATS.

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

    The alternative route takes 139 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN LINE STRAND, Bus line CAPE FLATS.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one funicular line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 54 min.

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

    The RKF-CUXDJKSJZ6DAAI2NTQ funicular line goes from Cape Town station near Paarl to Cape Town station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Cape Town station near Simon Town in Cape Town

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

    The total travel time between Paarl and Simon Town in Cape Town by funicular and train is about 2 hr 54 min.

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

    Get on the RKF-CUXDJKSJZ6DAAI2NTQ funicular from the Cape Town station near Paarl in Cape Town.

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

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

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