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How to get fromHermanus to Robben Islandby taxi, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Hermanus to Robben Island by taxi, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Taxi, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Hermanus to Chris Hanitaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Chris Hani to Mutualtrain train T90
    3. Take the ferry from Cape Town to Murray's Bayferry ferry
    3h 47m
    R 1,446–2,034

  2. Taxi, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Hermanus to Caledontaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Caledon to Cape Townbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cape Town to Murray's Bayferry ferry
    4h 28m
    R 1,394–2,028

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  • Distance: 161.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Hermanus, Western Cape, South Africa and Robben Island, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Hermanus to Robben Island. However, you can take the taxi to Chris Hani, take the train to Mutual, take the train to Cape Town, walk to CapeTown Convention Center, take the bus to The Clock Tower, walk to Cape Town, then take the ferry to Murray's Bay. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Caledon, take the bus to Cape Town, walk to CapeTown Convention Center, take the bus to The Clock Tower, walk to Cape Town, then take the ferry to Murray's Bay.

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