What is the cheapest way to get from Cape Town to Observatory?

The cheapest way to get from Cape Town to Observatory is to train which costs R 9 - R 11 and takes 10 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cape Town to Observatory?

The fastest way to get from Cape Town to Observatory is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs R 35 - R 50.

Is there a direct bus between Cape Town and Observatory?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cape Town and arriving at Mowbray. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

Is there a direct train between Cape Town and Observatory?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Capetown and arriving at Observatory. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Cape Town to Observatory?

The distance between Cape Town and Observatory is 5 km.

How do I travel from Cape Town to Observatory without a car?

The best way to get from Cape Town to Observatory without a car is to train which takes 10 min and costs R 9 - R 11.

How long does it take to get from Cape Town to Observatory?

The train from Capetown to Observatory takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Cape Town to Observatory bus from?

Cape Town to Observatory bus services, operated by Golden Arrow Bus, depart from Cape Town station.

Where do I catch the Cape Town to Observatory train from?

Cape Town to Observatory train services, operated by CT Trains, depart from Capetown station.

Train or bus from Cape Town to Observatory?

The best way to get from Cape Town to Observatory is to train which takes 10 min and costs R 9 - R 11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15 min.

Where does the Cape Town to Observatory bus arrive?

Cape Town to Observatory bus services, operated by Golden Arrow Bus, arrive at Mowbray station.

Where does the Cape Town to Observatory train arrive?

Cape Town to Observatory train services, operated by CT Trains, arrive at Observatory station.

Where can I stay near Observatory?

There are 7443+ hotels available in Observatory.

Cape Town to Observatory - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and foot

There are 4 ways to get from Cape Town to Observatory by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cape Town to Observatory.

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Distance: 5.1 km
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Observatory, Western Cape, South Africa?

CT Trains operates a train from Capetown to Observatory every 30 minutes. Tickets cost R 9–11 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, Golden Arrow Bus operates a bus from Cape Town to Mowbray 5 times a week, and the journey takes 15 min.

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