There are 3 ways to get from Observatory to University of Cape Town by train, 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.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Observatory to University of Cape Town is to train which costs R 9 - R 11 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Observatory to University of Cape Town is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs R 55 - R 70.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Observatory and arriving at Rosebank. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 5 min.
The distance between Observatory and University of Cape Town is 4 km.
The best way to get from Observatory to University of Cape Town without a car is to train which takes 25 min and costs R 9 - R 11.
The train from Observatory to Rosebank takes 5 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Observatory to University of Cape Town train services, operated by Prasa, depart from Observatory station.
Observatory to University of Cape Town train services, operated by Prasa, arrive at Rosebank station.
There are 7992+ hotels available in University of Cape Town.
What companies run services between Observatory, Western Cape, South Africa and University of Cape Town, South Africa?
Prasa operates a train from Observatory to Rosebank every 30 minutes. Tickets cost R 9–11 and the journey takes 5 min.
- Phone
- +27 11 013 6700
- [email protected]
- Website
- PRASA
Train from Observatory to Rosebank
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- R 9–11
- Website
- PRASA
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Estimated price
- R 55–70
Excite Taxis
- Phone
- +27 21 448 4444
- Website
- excitetaxis.co.za
Interact Taxis
- Phone
- +27 21 447 7799
- Website
- intercab.co.za
UBER
- Phone
- 0800172956
- Website
- uber.com
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 Italy Travel Guides, Want to know more about Flixbus?, and The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games - to help you get the most out of your next trip.


