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How to get fromSimon's Town to Robben Islandby train, ferry, or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Simon's Town to Robben Island by train, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Fish Hoek to Capetowntrain train Southern
    2. Take the ferry from Cape Town to Murray's Bayferry ferry
    3h 40m
    R 551–975

  2. Taxi, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Simon's Town to Cape Towntaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Cape Town to Murray's Bayferry ferry
    1h 7m
    R 622–1,087

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  • Distance: 53.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Simon's Town, South Africa and Robben Island, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Simon's Town to Robben Island. However, you can take the train to Fish Hoek, take the train to Capetown, walk to CapeTown Convention Center, take the bus to The Clock Tower, walk to Cape Town, then take the ferry to Murray's Bay. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Cape Town then take the ferry to Murray's Bay.

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