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How to get fromStellenbosch to Robben Islandby train, ferry, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Stellenbosch to Robben Island by train, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Kraaifontein to Capetowntrain train Northern / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Cape Town to Murray's Bayferry ferry
    2h 56m
    R 818–1,290

  2. Taxi, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Stellenbosch to Cape Towntaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Cape Town to Murray's Bayferry ferry
    1h 11m
    R 837–1,341

  3. Taxi, train, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Stellenbosch to Bellvilletaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Bellville to Cape Towntrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Cape Town to Murray's Bayferry ferry
    3h 12m
    R 894–1,389

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  • Distance: 70.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Stellenbosch to Robben Island. However, you can take the taxi to Kraaifontein, 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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