Is there a train from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

Is there a direct train between Johannesburg and Cape Town? No, there is no direct train from Johannesburg to Cape Town. However, there are services departing from Johannesburg Park and arriving at Cape Town via Springfontein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 4m.



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The Blue Train travels an approximately 1,600-kilometre (990 mi) journey in South Africa between Pretoria and Cape Town. It is one of the most luxurious train journeys in the world.

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The Blue Train currently only operates scheduled trips between Cape Town and Pretoria, while the Rovos Rail goes much further afield. If you are considering the Cape Town leg and time is a factor, the Blue Train trip is one night (or 27 hours) in duration, while the Rovos Rail trip is two nights (around 48 hours).

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