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How to get fromTable Mountain to Robben Islandby taxi, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Table Mountain to Robben Island by taxi, ferry, or bus

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  1. Taxi, ferry

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    1. Take the taxi from Table Mountain to Cape Towntaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Cape Town to Murray's Bayferry ferry
    47 min
    R 260–659

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Table Mountain Cableway to The Clock Towerbus bus Red City Tour
    2. Take the ferry from Cape Town to Murray's Bayferry ferry
    2h 20m
    R 548–952

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Map of how to get from Table Mountain to Robben Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 22.2 km
  • Duration: 47 min

What companies run services between Table Mountain, Western Cape, South Africa and Robben Island, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Table Mountain to Robben Island. However, you can take the taxi to Cape Town then take the ferry to Murray's Bay. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Table Mountain to Murray's Bay via Table Mountain Cableway, The Clock Tower, and Cape Town in around 2h 20m.

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