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How to get fromSimon's Town to Hout Bayby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Fish Hoek to Capetowntrain train Southern
    2. Take the bus from Foreshore to Mariners Wharfbus bus Mini Peninsula Tour
    3h 16m
    R 331–375

  2. Drive 25.3 km

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

  3. Taxi

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

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 64.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 16m

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

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

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