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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Observatory to Cape Town is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs R 40 - R 50.

Is there a direct bus between Observatory and Cape Town?

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

Is there a direct train between Observatory and Cape Town?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Observatory and arriving at Capetown. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Observatory to Cape Town?

The distance between Observatory and Cape Town is 5 km.

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

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

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

The train from Observatory to Capetown takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Observatory to Cape Town?

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

Where does the Observatory to Cape Town bus arrive?

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

Where does the Observatory to Cape Town train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Cape Town?

There are 7251+ hotels available in Cape Town.

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

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

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Observatory to Cape Town.

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Distance: 5.1 km
Duration: 11 min

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

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

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