What is the cheapest way to get from Observatory to Canal Walk?

The cheapest way to get from Observatory to Canal Walk is to train which costs R 18 - R 22 and takes 2h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Observatory to Canal Walk?

The fastest way to get from Observatory to Canal Walk is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs R 55 - R 70.

Is there a direct train between Observatory and Canal Walk?

No, there is no direct train from Observatory to Canal Walk. However, there are services departing from Observatory and arriving at Century city via Esplanade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Observatory to Canal Walk?

The distance between Observatory and Canal Walk is 17 km.

How do I travel from Observatory to Canal Walk without a car?

The best way to get from Observatory to Canal Walk without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs R 18 - R 22.

How long does it take to get from Observatory to Canal Walk?

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Observatory to Canal Walk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Observatory to Canal Walk train from?

Observatory to Canal Walk train services, operated by CT Trains, depart from Observatory station.

Where does the Observatory to Canal Walk train arrive?

Observatory to Canal Walk train services, operated by CT Trains, arrive at Woodstock station.

Where can I stay near Canal Walk?

There are 7189+ hotels available in Canal Walk.

Observatory to Canal Walk - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, and foot

There are 3 ways to get from Observatory to Canal Walk by train, taxi, or foot

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Observatory to Woodstocktrain Southern
2. Take the train from Esplanade to Century citytrain Combined Northern / ...
2h 45m
R 19–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Observatory to Canal Walktaxi 8.8 km
8 min
R 55–70
Walk
1. Take the foot from Observatory to Canal Walkwalk 9.1 km
1h 49m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Observatory to Canal Walk.

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Distance: 17 km
Duration: 2h 45m

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

You can take a train from Observatory to Canal Walk via Woodstock, Esplanade, and Century city in around 2h 45m.

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