There are 4 ways to get from Observatory to V&A Waterfront by train, bus, 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, bus via CapeTown Convention Center
best- Take the train from Observatory to CapetownSouthern
- Take the bus from CapeTown Convention Center to The Clock TowerRed City Tour
54 minR 320–341Taxi
cheapest- Take the taxi from Observatory to V&A Waterfront8.3 km
9 minR 50–65Walk
- Take the foot from Observatory to V&A Waterfront8 km
1h 36mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Observatory to CapetownSouthern
- Take the bus from Long Street to The Clock TowerRed City Tour
1h 3mR 320–341
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Observatory to V&A Waterfront is to taxi which costs R 50 - R 65 and takes 9 min.
The fastest way to get from Observatory to V&A Waterfront is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs R 50 - R 65.
The distance between Observatory and V&A Waterfront is 9 km.
The best way to get from Observatory to V&A Waterfront without a car is to train and bus via CapeTown Convention Center which takes 54 min and costs R 320 - R 350.
It takes approximately 54 min to get from Observatory to V&A Waterfront, including transfers.
There are 7232+ hotels available in V&A Waterfront.
What companies run services between Observatory, Western Cape, South Africa and V&A Waterfront, South Africa?
There is no direct connection from Observatory to V&A Waterfront. However, you can take the train to Capetown, walk to CapeTown Convention Center, take the bus to The Clock Tower, then walk to V&A Waterfront. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to V&A Waterfront.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Website
- cttrains.co.za
Train from Observatory to Capetown
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- R 9–11
- Schedules at
- cttrains.co.za
- Metro
- R 9–11
- Phone
- 021 511 6000
- info@citysightseeing.co.za
- Website
- citysightseeing.co.za
Bus from CapeTown Convention Center to The Clock Tower
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- R 315–325
- Schedules at
- citysightseeing.co.za
- Hop on and off
- R 325
Bus from Long Street to The Clock Tower
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- R 315–325
- Schedules at
- citysightseeing.co.za
- Hop on and off
- R 325
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Estimated price
- R 50–65
UBER
- Phone
- 0800172956
- Website
- uber.com
Interact Taxis
- Phone
- +27 21 447 7799
- Website
- intercab.co.za
Excite Taxis
- Phone
- +27 21 448 4444
- Website
- excitetaxis.co.za
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?, How to travel India's Golden Triangle, and How to get from Florence to Rome - to help you get the most out of your next trip.




