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

From Simon Town to Strand by funicular and train

To get from Simon Town to Strand in Cape Town, take the CAPE FLATS train from Retreat 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 2 hr 34 min.

154min
Walk to train station
Train - CAPE FLATSCAPE FLATS
Funicular - MQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDWMQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDW
Leaves from Retreat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Retreat
    1.22 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - CAPE FLATSCAPE FLATS
    Wait for train
    CAPE FLATS
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cape Town
    42 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

Alternative route from Simon Town to Strand by funicular and train via SOUTHERN LINE and MQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDW

To get from Simon Town to Strand in Cape Town, take the SOUTHERN LINE train from Retreat 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 2 hr 40 min.

160min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
Funicular - MQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDWMQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDW
Leaves from Retreat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Retreat
    1.22 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN LINE
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cape Town
    38 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 Simon Town to Strand

The distance between Simon Town, Cape Town and Strand, Cape Town is approximately 79.7 km, which can typically be travelled in 154 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Simon Town 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 Simon Town

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

Train stations close to Simon Town:

  • Heathfield
  • Retreat
  • Dieprivier

Bus stations close to Simon Town:

  • Retreat
  • Retreat Stn

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 from Simon Town to Strand by funicular and train via SOUTHERN LINE and MQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDW

To get from Simon Town to Strand in Cape Town, take the SOUTHERN LINE train from Retreat 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 2 hr 40 min.

160min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
Funicular - MQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDWMQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDW
Leaves from Retreat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Retreat
    1.22 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN LINESOUTHERN LINE
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN LINE
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cape Town
    38 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Simon Town to Strand?

    The fastest way takes 154 minutes, using Bus line CAPE FLATS, Bus line MQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDW.

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

    The alternative route takes 160 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHERN LINE, Bus line MQLF1IU5OKGUEKDAAI2LDW.

  • Is there a direct train between Simon Town 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 2 hr 34 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Simon Town and Strand in Cape Town by train and funicular is about 2 hr 34 min.

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

    Get on the CAPE FLATS train from the Retreat station near Simon Town in Cape Town.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Simon Town 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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