How to get from Cape to Strand by bus and funicular?

By bus and funicular

To get from Cape to Strand in Cape Town, take the T01 bus from Table View station to Platform 4 Civic Centre station. Next, take the MQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDW funicular from Cape Town station to Somerset West station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min.

127min
Bus - T01T01
Funicular - MQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDWMQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDW
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 funicular station
    Walk to funicular station
    Cape Town
    350 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Funicular - MQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDWMQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDW
    Wait for funicular
    MQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDW
    Umtata
  • 6
    Ride to funicular station Somerset West
    Ride to funicular station
    Somerset West
    75 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and funicular via T03, 261 and MQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDW

To get from Cape to Strand in Cape Town, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one funicular 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 MQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDW funicular from Cape Town station to Somerset West station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 4 min.

184min
Bus - T03T03
Bus - 261261
Funicular - MQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDWMQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDW
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
    Adderley
    ID Adderley
    50 min
  • 6
    Walk to funicular station
    Walk to funicular station
    Cape Town
    520 m • 7 min
  • 7
    Funicular - MQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDWMQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDW
    Wait for funicular
    MQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDW
    Umtata
  • 8
    Ride to funicular station Somerset West
    Ride to funicular station
    Somerset West
    75 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Cape to Strand

The distance between Cape, Cape Town and Strand, Cape Town is approximately 69.62 km, which can typically be travelled in 127 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cape to Strand by bus and funicular, 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 Strand, Cape Town

Strand is located at Strand, Cape Town and the nearest public transport station is Somerset West.

Funicular stations close to Strand:

  • Somerset West

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and funicular via T03, 261 and MQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDW

To get from Cape to Strand in Cape Town, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one funicular 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 MQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDW funicular from Cape Town station to Somerset West station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 4 min.

184min
Bus - T03T03
Bus - 261261
Funicular - MQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDWMQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDW
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
    Adderley
    ID Adderley
    50 min
  • 6
    Walk to funicular station
    Walk to funicular station
    Cape Town
    520 m • 7 min
  • 7
    Funicular - MQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDWMQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDW
    Wait for funicular
    MQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDW
    Umtata
  • 8
    Ride to funicular station Somerset West
    Ride to funicular station
    Somerset West
    75 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cape to Strand?

    The fastest way takes 127 minutes, using Bus line T01, Bus line MQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDW.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cape to Strand?

    The alternative route takes 184 minutes, using Bus line T03, Bus line 261, Bus line MQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDW.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one funicular line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 7 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cape to Strand 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 funicular line till Platform 4 Civic Centre station near Strand in Cape Town

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

    The total travel time between Cape and Strand in Cape Town by bus and funicular is about 2 hr 7 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Platform 4 Civic Centre station, which is closest to Strand in Cape Town.

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