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Two ways to Travel from Pretoria to Johannesburg

Composite routes from Pretoria to Johannesburg

Cheapest
38 min
Car
57 km.
from $3
Other
38 min
Rideshare
57 km.
from $3.10

Transport providers

Bus operators

Greyhound ZA

Phone:
+27 11 611 8000
Email:
Website:
greyhound.co.za
Bus from Pretoria to Johannesburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$24.30–$33.25

TransLux Express

Phone:
+27 86 158 9282
Website:
res.prasa.com/translux/booking
Bus from Pretoria to Johannesburg
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.15–$18.42

City to City

Phone:
+27 11 774 3333
Website:
res.prasa.com/citytocity/booking
Bus from Pretoria to Johannesburg
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.79–$16.62

Train operators

Gautrain

Phone:
+27 80 042 8872
Email:
Website:
gautrain.co.za
Train from Pretoria to Park
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.05–$6.32

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Pretoria to Johannesburg?

The cheapest way to get from Pretoria to Johannesburg is to train which costs $4.24 - $5.43 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Pretoria to Johannesburg?

The fastest way to get from Pretoria to Johannesburg is to train which takes 35 min and costs $4.24 - $5.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Pretoria and Johannesburg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pretoria and arriving at Johannesburg. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Pretoria and Johannesburg?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pretoria and arriving at Park. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

How far is it from Pretoria to Johannesburg?

The distance between Pretoria and Johannesburg is 56 km. The road distance is 57.7 km.

How do I travel from Pretoria to Johannesburg without a car?

The best way to get from Pretoria to Johannesburg without a car is to train which takes 35 min and costs $4.24 - $5.43 .

How long does it take to get from Pretoria to Johannesburg?

The train from Pretoria to Park takes 35 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Pretoria to Johannesburg bus from?

Pretoria to Johannesburg bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Pretoria station.

Where do I catch the Pretoria to Johannesburg train from?

Pretoria to Johannesburg train services, operated by Gautrain, depart from Pretoria station.

Train or bus from Pretoria to Johannesburg?

The best way to get from Pretoria to Johannesburg is to train which takes 35 min and costs $4.24 - $5.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10.33 - $28.26 and takes 1h 45m.

Where does the Pretoria to Johannesburg bus arrive?

Pretoria to Johannesburg bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Where does the Pretoria to Johannesburg train arrive?

Pretoria to Johannesburg train services, operated by Gautrain, arrive at Park station.

Can I drive from Pretoria to Johannesburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Pretoria to Johannesburg is 58 km. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Pretoria to Johannesburg.

Where can I stay near Johannesburg?

There are 3355+ hotels available in Johannesburg. Prices start at $44.54 per night.
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