Cape Town World Cup Transport - How to Get to the GreenPoint Stadium

At last, official information is available on Shuttles,this is good news for those travelling from Houtbay as
Park-and-Ride and Walkways to reach the Capethis shuttle goes directly to the stadium - no need to go
Town Stadium on match days - hot-off-the-pressto the Civic Centre hub!!
from a networking session with Cape Town City* On non-match days and after the World Cup, the
management!Inner City Shuttles will continue to operate as a
In a nutshell:Hop-On Hop-Off system to get around our beautiful
If you are thinking of travelling in a private vehicle to thecity.
Stadium, there is no way this will be permitted.Park-And- Ride: Transport to the city includes 25
Furthermore, if you are thinking of using private tourMetro Rail stations with Park-and-Ride facilities. 10 of
operators, unless they have registered and gainedthese stations, specially identified as World Cup
accreditation with the appropriate FIFA organisers, thePark-and-Ride stations, will have additional parking
same restrictions to access apply.facilities, event related activities, refreshments, lighting,
So...Here are tips on how to get there... (worth mentiontoilet facilities and security until 12h30 or 01h00 on
is that most of the transport options are free with amatch days. All train tickets are free, on the date of
soccer ticket).your soccer ticket.
Shuttles:So the key is to find Cape Town holiday
Stadium Shuttles operate between the main transportaccommodation near these 10 stations: These Metro
hub at the Cape Town Civic Centre and two loadingRail stations are Fishhoek, Retreat, Ottery, Claremont,
points at the stadium. Shuttles will operate from 4Goodwood, Century City, Brackenfell, Oostersee,
hours before an event until 4 hours after the time ofKuilsriver and Strand.
the final whistle. Use of this shuttle is free with a matchFor additional information, contact the Call Centre: 0800
ticket.656463
Special Needs Shuttle: This shuttle will operate fromWalk to the Stadium: The anticipated Fan Walkway
the main Civic Centre transport hub directly into thefrom the Civic Centre is about 2.5km and is still under
stadium grounds, for the use of those with mobilityconstruction, but when completed will be a very
impairments and accompanied by one carer only.attractive and safe route. With all things considered,
Contact transport..za to book a place on this shuttle.this is possibly the best option to take as it avoids
Airport Shuttle: The Airport Shuttle will operate dailyqueues and waiting for the Civic Centre shuttle.
and take people to the main Civic Centre transportWalking will take you less than 30 minutes.
hub, from which they can take another shuttle to theTour Operators will be able to find parking space at
stadium on match days, or link onto an Inner Citydesignated areas in the CBD near the main Civic
Shuttle to get to various parts of the city. This airportCentre transport hub. Tour groups are encouraged to
shuttle costs R50 p.p. one way and is integrated withuse the Hospitality or Match packages that will
flight schedules to run every 6 to 30 minutes.facilitate integration of transport on various accredited
Inner City Shuttle: These operate on 4 circular routesshuttles.
around the inner city. The cost of this shuttle is R8 perTo Summarise
trip or based on distance travelled. There are severalThis will be a spectacular event with all the fanfare
shuttle pick-up points on the circular route so thatand razzmatazz of doing something new and exciting
visitors can get around the city. These route maps will- not to speak of being LOUD.
be available on the Cape Town City website underEnjoy the ride.......... and plan ahead to make sure that
2010/ Getting around.you take jackets, raincoats and some of your own
These routes include:favourite refreshments to make the journey easier as
Civic Centre to Waterfront and Sea Point* along thethere will be queues and delays. Remember that no
Atlantic seaboard to Queens beach - cost based onrefreshments will be permitted into the stadium, and
distance travelled;rumour has it that you shouldn't carry a pointed
Inner City Bowl area* - cost R8 per trip and scheduledumbrella as this may be classed as a weapon!!!
every 10- 30 mins;Watch this space for more information as the final
UCT to the Civic centre (on match dates only) - Costtouches are put together to make this World Cup a
free of charge with match ticket;grand event. The structure of transport arrangements
Atlantic seaboard service (on match dates only):of the city are still in transition and will be evaluated at
Houtbay to Granger bay. This is a pay as you goeach of the remaining test events at the stadium.
service based on the distance travelled. Please note: