Wellington to Cape Town train
On weekdays there are 7 direct trains from Wellington to Cape Town. The first leaves at 04:15 and the last at 16:45. The trip takes about 146 minutes.
- Journey time
- About 146 minutes (typical weekday)
- Wellington to Cape Town, weekdays
- 7 trains · first 04:15 · last 16:45
- Cape Town to Wellington, 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 Wellington stop at these 23 stations before Cape Town.
Weekdays
7 to Cape Town · 7 to Wellington
| Departs Wellington | Arrives Cape Town | Time | Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04:15 | 06:41 | 146 min | 3500 |
| 06:00 | 08:26 | 146 min | 3502 |
| 07:00 | 09:26 | 146 min | 3504 |
| 08:10 | 10:36 | 146 min | 3506 |
| 14:00 | 16:26 | 146 min | 3510 |
| 15:15 | 17:56 | 161 min | 3512 |
| 16:45 | 19:11 | 146 min | 3514 |
| Departs Cape Town | Arrives Wellington | Time | Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05:20 | 07:46 | 146 min | 3503 |
| 06:55 | 09:21 | 146 min | 3505 |
| 10:30 | 12:56 | 146 min | 3507 |
| 14:00 | 16:26 | 146 min | 3511 |
| 15:25 | 17:51 | 146 min | 3513 |
| 16:50 | 19:16 | 146 min | 3515 |
| 18:10 | 20:51 | 161 min | 3517 |
More from these stations
Times from PRASA's published timetables, last updated by PRASA on 12 October 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 or Metrorail.
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