There are 5 ways to get from Strand to Observatory by taxi, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Strand to Chris Hanitaxi
- Take the train from Chris Hani to Mutualtrain T90
- Take the train from Mutual to Salt rivertrain
51 minR 197–235Drive 41.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Strand to Observatorycar 41.8 km
27 minR 112–162Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Somerset West to Cape Townbus
1h 29mR 546–714Taxi
- Take the taxi from Strand to Observatorytaxi 41.8 km
27 minR 420–500Train
- Take the train from Chris Hani to Salt rivertrain T99
1h 15mR 188–223
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Strand to Observatory is to drive which costs R 110 - R 170 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Strand to Observatory is to drive which takes 27 min and costs R 110 - R 170.
No, there is no direct bus from Strand to Observatory. However, there are services departing from Somerset West and arriving at Cape Town via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Strand to Observatory. However, there are services departing from Chris Hani and arriving at Salt river via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
The distance between Strand and Observatory is 68 km. The road distance is 41.8 km.
The best way to get from Strand to Observatory without a car is to taxi and train which takes 51 min and costs R 190 - R 240.
It takes approximately 51 min to get from Strand to Observatory, including transfers.
Strand to Observatory bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Somerset West station.
Strand to Observatory train services, operated by Prasa, depart from Chris Hani station.
The best way to get from Strand to Observatory is to bus which takes 1h 29m and costs R 500 - R 750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs R 180 - R 230 and takes 1h 15m.
What companies run services between Strand, South Africa and Observatory, Western Cape, South Africa?
Greyhound ZA operates a bus from Somerset West to Cape Town once daily. Tickets cost R 450–600 and the journey takes 57 min. Alternatively, Prasa operates a train from Chris Hani to Salt river every 3 hours. Tickets cost R 10–13 and the journey takes 1h 3m.
- Phone
- +27 11 013 6700
- info@prasa.com
- Website
- PRASA
Train from Chris Hani to Mutual
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- R 10–14
- Website
- PRASA
Train from Mutual to Salt river
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- R 9–11
- Website
- PRASA
Train from Chris Hani to Salt river
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- R 10–13
- Website
- PRASA
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- bookings@greyhound.co.za
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Somerset West to Cape Town
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 450–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- R 170–500
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Booking & Getting There
Strand to Observatory bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Cape Town station.
Strand to Observatory train services, operated by Prasa, arrive at Salt river station.
Yes, the driving distance between Strand to Observatory is 42 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Strand to Observatory.
There are 8220+ hotels available in Observatory.