Paarl to Cape Town train
On weekdays there are 7 direct trains from Paarl to Cape Town. The first leaves at 04:56 and the last at 17:26. The trip takes about 105 minutes.
- Journey time
- About 105 minutes (typical weekday)
- Paarl to Cape Town, weekdays
- 7 trains · first 04:56 · last 17:26
- Cape Town to Paarl, weekdays
- 7 trains · first 05:20 · last 18:10
- Lines
- Northern Line
- Not published
- No direct saturdays or public holidays trains in PRASA's published timetable. No Sunday timetable.
Stops on the way
Most weekday trains from Paarl stop at these 19 stations before Cape Town.
Weekdays
7 to Cape Town · 7 to Paarl
| Departs Paarl | Arrives Cape Town | Time | Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04:56 | 06:41 | 105 min | 3500 |
| 06:41 | 08:26 | 105 min | 3502 |
| 07:41 | 09:26 | 105 min | 3504 |
| 08:51 | 10:36 | 105 min | 3506 |
| 14:41 | 16:26 | 105 min | 3510 |
| 15:56 | 17:56 | 120 min | 3512 |
| 17:26 | 19:11 | 105 min | 3514 |
| Departs Cape Town | Arrives Paarl | Time | Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05:20 | 07:05 | 105 min | 3503 to Wellington |
| 06:55 | 08:40 | 105 min | 3505 to Wellington |
| 10:30 | 12:15 | 105 min | 3507 to Wellington |
| 14:00 | 15:45 | 105 min | 3511 to Wellington |
| 15:25 | 17:10 | 105 min | 3513 to Wellington |
| 16:50 | 18:35 | 105 min | 3515 to Wellington |
| 18:10 | 20:10 | 120 min | 3517 to Wellington |
More from these stations
Times from PRASA's published timetables, last updated by PRASA on 2 November 2026. Direct trains only. These are scheduled times, not live positions, and trains can be delayed or cancelled. PRASA ai is independent and not affiliated with PRASA.
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