Given that we live about 25km outside of Cape Town, in the Northern Suburbs, we have one of two options to get to the stadium. We could drive as far as we are able to (considering that there will be loads of road closures), or we could take the train into Cape Town and then either walk the 2.6km to the stadium or catch a bus.
To be sure that we don't miss out on the vibe of the day we're very keen on taking the train into Cape Town. According to the capetown.gov.za site we won't have to worry about buying rail or bus tickets as we're able to use our match tickets to get a free ride leading to and from the stadium. Yay!
See the government site's transport page for for maps and detailed information relating to transport on match days. And, if you intend taking a car into the city be sure to familiarise yourself with the road closures - it'll save you plenty of time and frustration.
Caroline
Enjoy the game! I will be watching on tv. Thanks for the useful info on transport. Great stuff.
Paul
Post authorThanks Caroline, we will!
Glen
We are also going to the game on Friday. Our strategy is to drive to Century City and park at Ratanga Junction, take the shuttle to the brand new Century City train station, take a train into town and walk the fan walk to the stadium. We’ll probably take the MyCiTi bus back to the city after the game.
I cannot wait, so excited!!! Who knows? Might see you guys there :)
ed
In the post below this, the Google Maps link is inactive.
Also, is the Minibus an option?
Paul
Post authorGlen, it sounds awesome – perhaps we’ll meet you on the train then. :)
Ed, thanks for that, I’ve fixed the post.
I don’t know if the minibus is an option from far away. (Not saying it’s not, just not sure.), but the official shuttles/minibuses from the Cape Town station and UCT parking area definitely will be.
Martin
Guys,
I work on the communication team around the MyCiTi bus service. If I can be of any assistance with information, please drop me a mail to irt@capetown.gov.za or visit the website http://www.capetown.gov.za/irt
You can also contact 0800 65 64 63 for information. The MyCiTi buses will run 24/7 during the World Cup, both for the inner city loop and the Civic Centre/Airport link.
Martin
Paul
Post authorThanks for the info, link, and offer of assistance Martin. I’m keen to try out the MyCiTi bus service – and hope to do so tomorrow!
ed
Paul,
Google Street View is now live for South Africa!!
http://google-africa.blogspot.com/2010/06/elephants-and-soccer-stadiums-as-google.html
Paul
Post authorI’d noticed that Ed, but didn’t think to check out the other stadiums. Nice idea, thanks!
Cristina
Is anybody going to the Stadum for the game Italy V Paraguay?
Will you support Italy for me????? I’m at the moment in the sunny and beautiful Sardinia (Italy) and I will watch the game in TV.
I’m very sorry not to be in Cape Town to see all the celebrations!!!