How to get from Paarl to Strand by funicular and train?

By funicular and train

To get from Paarl to Strand in Cape Town, take the NORTHERN LINE STRAND train from Paarl station to Cape Town station. Next, take the MQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDW funicular from Cape Town station to Somerset West station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 36 min.

216min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN LINE STRANDNORTHERN LINE STRAND
Funicular - MQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDWMQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDW
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
    Cape Town
    81 min
  • 4
    Walk to funicular station
    Walk to funicular station
    Cape Town
    200 m • 3 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
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Public transport directions from Paarl to Strand

The distance between Paarl, Cape Town and Strand, Cape Town is approximately 112.66 km, which can typically be travelled in 216 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Paarl to Strand 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 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 216 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN LINE STRAND, Bus line MQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDW.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one funicular line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 36 min.

  • Which train line goes from Paarl to Strand in Cape Town?

    The NORTHERN LINE STRAND train line goes from Paarl station near Paarl to Cape Town station. From there you’ll have to take one funicular line till Cape Town station near Strand in Cape Town

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

    The total travel time between Paarl and Strand in Cape Town by train and funicular is about 3 hr 36 min.

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

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

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

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

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