How to get from Stellenbosch to Simon Town by train?

By train

To get from Stellenbosch to Simon Town in Cape Town, take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Muldersvlei 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 1 hr 54 min.

114min
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Train - CAPE FLATSCAPE FLATS
Walk to Simon Town
Leaves from Muldersvlei

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
    Maitland
    52 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

Alternative route by train via NORTHERN LINE STRAND and SOUTHERN LINE

To get from Stellenbosch to Simon Town in Cape Town, take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Muldersvlei station to Salt River station. Next, take the SOUTHERN LINE train from Salt River station to Retreat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min.

118min
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
Walk to Simon Town
Leaves from Muldersvlei

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
    Salt River
    57 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN LINE
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Retreat
    33 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 Stellenbosch to Simon Town

The distance between Stellenbosch, Cape Town and Simon Town, Cape Town is approximately 54.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 114 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stellenbosch to Simon Town 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, 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 train via NORTHERN LINE STRAND and SOUTHERN LINE

To get from Stellenbosch to Simon Town in Cape Town, take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Muldersvlei station to Salt River station. Next, take the SOUTHERN LINE train from Salt River station to Retreat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min.

118min
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
Walk to Simon Town
Leaves from Muldersvlei

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
    Salt River
    57 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN LINE
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Retreat
    33 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 Stellenbosch to Simon Town?

    The fastest way takes 114 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN LINE STRAND, Bus line CAPE FLATS.

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

    The alternative route takes 118 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN LINE STRAND, Bus line SOUTHERN LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 54 min.

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

    The NORTHERN LINE STRAND train line goes from Maitland station near Stellenbosch to Retreat station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Retreat station near Simon Town in Cape Town

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

    The total travel time between Stellenbosch and Simon Town in Cape Town by train is about 1 hr 54 min.

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

    Get on the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from the Maitland station near Stellenbosch in Cape Town.

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

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

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