In Cape Town, one of the most rewarding ways to explore the peninsula doesn’t require a hired car or a carefully planned road trip. Stretching from Cape Town to Simon’s Town, the journey takes around 90 minutes, but it’s worth allowing an entire day. Leaving the city behindThe journey begins beneath the bustling platforms of Cape Town Station, where commuters, students and visitors all share the same departure boards. Between Muizenberg and Simon’s Town, the railway traces the shoreline so closely that passengers are treated to uninterrupted views across the bay. Whether you choose to linger in Kalk Bay, catch a wave in Muizenberg or head straight for Simon’s Town, flexibility is part of the experience.