What is blue Train?
The Blue Train travels an approximately 1,600-kilometre journey in South Africa between Pretoria and Cape Town. It is one of the most luxurious train journeys in the world.
How Much Is The blue Train In south Africa?
Cape Town to Pretoria 2025: July 7, 14,21,28. August 4,11,18,25. September 1,8,15,22,28. October 6,13,20,27. November 3,10,17,24. December 1,8,15.
Pretoria to Cape Town 2025: July 4,11,18,25. August 1,8,15,22,29. September 5,12,19,26. October 3,10,17,24,31. November 7,14,21,28. December 5,12.
2025*: Low Season: 01 January – 31 August. 16 November –31 December
| Luxury Double | R28,915 |
| Luxury Single, single occupancy | R43,370 |
| De Luxe Double | R23,085 |
| De Luxe Single, single occupancy | R34,630 |
Prices are pre Club Discount and Per Person
2025*: High Season: 01 September – 15 November
| Luxury Double | R35,990 |
| Luxury Single, single occupancy | R53,980 |
| De Luxe Double | R28,490 |
| De Luxe Single, single occupancy | R42,730 |
Prices are pre Club Discount and Per Person.
How long is the journey on the Blue Train?
31-hours
The Blue Train travels this 1600 Km (994 Miles) journey in just 31-hours, and is ideal for those visitors who have shorter itineraries in South Africa.
How much does it cost to transport a car from Johannesburg to Cape Town by train?
The cheapest way to get from Johannesburg to Cape Town is to car train which costs R 340 – R 490 and takes 33h 5m.
How many cars does the Blue Train have?
Accommodations. There are two train sets; one can take up to 82 passengers, the other accommodates 54. The train is air-conditioned.
How long does the Blue Train take from Pretoria to Cape Town?
31-hour
The route between Pretoria and Cape Town is a 31-hour journey of 1 600 kilometres (994 miles), through some of the most diverse and spectacular scenery offered by the African sub-continent.
Who owns the Blue Train in South Africa?
LuxrailAs of 2009, the Blue Train is operated by Luxrail, a division of Transnet Freight Rail. Operations require two Blue Trains in operation:
one operates in the northern direction and the other in the southern direction, allowing for daily departures from both ends of the route.
How long does a train take from Durban to Johannesburg?
approximately 14h 30m
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Durban and arriving at Johannesburg. Services depart twice a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 14h 30m.