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

From Strand to Simon Town by funicular and train

To get from Strand to Simon Town in Cape Town, take the Q1XBOQERZEQQUQDAAI2PEG funicular from Somerset West 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 29 min.

149min
Funicular - Q1XBOQERZEQQUQDAAI2PEGQ1XBOQERZEQQUQDAAI2PEG
Train - CAPE FLATSCAPE FLATS
Walk to Simon Town
Leaves from Somerset West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from funicular station
    Start from funicular station
    Strand
  • 2
    Funicular - Q1XBOQERZEQQUQDAAI2PEGQ1XBOQERZEQQUQDAAI2PEG
    Wait for funicular
    Q1XBOQERZEQQUQDAAI2PEG
    Cape Town
  • 3
    Ride to funicular station
    Ride to funicular station
    Cape Town
    75 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

Alternative route from Strand to Simon Town by funicular and train via Q1XBOQERZEQQUQDAAI2PEG and SOUTHERN LINE

To get from Strand to Simon Town in Cape Town, take the Q1XBOQERZEQQUQDAAI2PEG funicular from Somerset West station to Cape Town station. Next, take the SOUTHERN LINE train from Cape Town station to Retreat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min.

160min
Funicular - Q1XBOQERZEQQUQDAAI2PEGQ1XBOQERZEQQUQDAAI2PEG
Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
Walk to Simon Town
Leaves from Somerset West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from funicular station
    Start from funicular station
    Strand
  • 2
    Funicular - Q1XBOQERZEQQUQDAAI2PEGQ1XBOQERZEQQUQDAAI2PEG
    Wait for funicular
    Q1XBOQERZEQQUQDAAI2PEG
    Cape Town
  • 3
    Ride to funicular station
    Ride to funicular station
    Cape Town
    75 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cape Town
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN LINE
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Retreat
    39 min
  • 7
    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 Strand to Simon Town

The distance between Strand, Cape Town and Simon Town, Cape Town is approximately 79.69 km, which can typically be travelled in 149 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Strand 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 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 from Strand to Simon Town by funicular and train via Q1XBOQERZEQQUQDAAI2PEG and SOUTHERN LINE

To get from Strand to Simon Town in Cape Town, take the Q1XBOQERZEQQUQDAAI2PEG funicular from Somerset West station to Cape Town station. Next, take the SOUTHERN LINE train from Cape Town station to Retreat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min.

160min
Funicular - Q1XBOQERZEQQUQDAAI2PEGQ1XBOQERZEQQUQDAAI2PEG
Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
Walk to Simon Town
Leaves from Somerset West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from funicular station
    Start from funicular station
    Strand
  • 2
    Funicular - Q1XBOQERZEQQUQDAAI2PEGQ1XBOQERZEQQUQDAAI2PEG
    Wait for funicular
    Q1XBOQERZEQQUQDAAI2PEG
    Cape Town
  • 3
    Ride to funicular station
    Ride to funicular station
    Cape Town
    75 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cape Town
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN LINE
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Retreat
    39 min
  • 7
    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 Strand to Simon Town?

    The fastest way takes 149 minutes, using Bus line Q1XBOQERZEQQUQDAAI2PEG, Bus line CAPE FLATS.

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

    The alternative route takes 160 minutes, using Bus line Q1XBOQERZEQQUQDAAI2PEG, Bus line SOUTHERN LINE.

  • Is there a direct funicular between Strand 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 29 min.

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

    The Q1XBOQERZEQQUQDAAI2PEG funicular line goes from Cape Town station near Strand 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 Strand to Simon Town in Cape Town by funicular and train?

    The total travel time between Strand and Simon Town in Cape Town by funicular and train is about 2 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the Q1XBOQERZEQQUQDAAI2PEG funicular from the Cape Town station near Strand in Cape Town.

  • Where do I get off the funicular when travelling between Strand 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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