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Transport providers

Train operators

Metrorail

Phone:
+27 31 361 7702
Email:
Website:
prasa.com/
Train from Merafe to Johannesburg
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$0.50–$0.54

Bus operators

Rea Vaya

Phone:
0860 562 874
Email:
Website:
reavaya.org.za/
Bus from Lakeview to Library
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.09–$1.66

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Soweto to Johannesburg is to train which costs $1 - $1 and takes 46 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Soweto to Johannesburg is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $20.65 - $25 .

Is there a direct bus between Soweto and Johannesburg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lakeview and arriving at Library Gardens. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between Soweto and Johannesburg?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Merafe and arriving at Johannesburg. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.

How far is it from Soweto to Johannesburg?

The distance between Soweto and Johannesburg is 34 km. The road distance is 23.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Soweto to Johannesburg without a car is to bus which takes 25 min and costs $1 - $1.41 .

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

The bus from Lakeview to Library Gardens takes 25 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Soweto to Johannesburg bus from?

Soweto to Johannesburg bus services, operated by Rea Vaya, depart from Lakeview station.

Where do I catch the Soweto to Johannesburg train from?

Soweto to Johannesburg train services, operated by Metrorail, depart from Merafe station.

Train or bus from Soweto to Johannesburg?

The best way to get from Soweto to Johannesburg is to bus which takes 25 min and costs $1 - $1.41 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $1 and takes 46 min.

Where does the Soweto to Johannesburg bus arrive?

Soweto to Johannesburg bus services, operated by Rea Vaya, arrive at Library Gardens station.

Where does the Soweto to Johannesburg train arrive?

Soweto to Johannesburg train services, operated by Metrorail, arrive at Johannesburg station.

Can I drive from Soweto to Johannesburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Soweto to Johannesburg is 24 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Soweto 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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