Getting to Cape Winelands (Paarl/Wellington)
Everything you need to plan your journey — flights, trains, car rental, and getting around once you arrive.
By Air
Cape Town International (CPT)
45 minutes drive to Cape Winelands (Paarl/Wellington)
Airlines serving this airport:
By Train
LimitedStation
Paarl / Wellington (Metrorail)
From the Capital
Metrorail from Cape Town to Paarl (50min); not recommended for safety reasons
Car Rental
Car essential; combine with nearby Stellenbosch and Franschhoek for a multi-day wine tour
Local Transport
Rideshare
Uber available
Public Transit
Not recommended for tourists
Bike Rental
Not widely available
Driving Tips
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Drive on the LEFT
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Well-maintained wine routes through dramatic mountain scenery
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Bainskloof Pass is a spectacular driving route
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Combine with Stellenbosch and Franschhoek for a Cape wine circuit
Region Location
Cape Winelands (Paarl/Wellington), South Africa
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