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How to get fromHout Bay to Simon's Townby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Hout Bay to Simon's Town by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mariners Wharf to Foreshorebus bus Mini Peninsula Tour
    2. Take the train from Capetown to Fish Hoektrain train Southern
    3h 36m
    R 335–370

  2. Drive 25.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hout Bay to Simon's Towncar car 25.3 km
    35 min
    R 58–83

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hout Bay to Simon's Towntaxi taxi 25.3 km
    35 min
    R 140–170

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 65.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Hout Bay, South Africa and Simon's Town, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Hout Bay to Simon's Town. However, you can take the bus to Foreshore, walk to Capetown, take the train to Fish Hoek, then take the train to Simon's Town. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Simon's Town.

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