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How to get fromHout Bay to Robben Islandby taxi, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Hout Bay to Robben Island by taxi, ferry, or bus

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  1. Taxi, ferry

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    1. Take the taxi from Hout Bay to Cape Towntaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Cape Town to Murray's Bayferry ferry
    51 min
    R 326–737

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Mariners Wharf to V&A Waterfront Citysightseeing officebus bus Mini Peninsula Tour
    2. Take the ferry from Cape Town to Murray's Bayferry ferry
    2h 54m
    R 840–1,270

  3. Bus, ferry via Long Street

    1. Take the bus from Mariners Wharf to Long Streetbus bus Mini Peninsula Tour
    2. Take the ferry from Cape Town to Murray's Bayferry ferry
    3h 5m
    R 840–1,270

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  • Distance: 35.1 km
  • Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between Hout Bay, South Africa and Robben Island, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Hout Bay to Robben Island. However, you can take the taxi to Cape Town then take the ferry to Murray's Bay. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mariners Wharf to Murray's Bay via V&A Waterfront Citysightseeing office, Aquarium, The Clock Tower, and Cape Town in around 2h 54m.

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