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The Blue Train train timings
The Blue Train timetable
3 stops · scheduled times| # | Station | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pretoria Station | — | 08:30 | 0 | |
| 2 | Kimberley Station | 18:00 | 18:20 | 20 min | 851 |
| 3 | Cape Town Railway Station | 10:00 (+1d) | — | 1600 |
Published timetable, local time. “+1d” means the next day. Delays and platform changes are announced by PRASA on the day.
The Blue Train: Pretoria to Cape Town
The Blue Train is a premium train run by PRASA between Pretoria Station and Cape Town Railway Station. The full journey covers 1,600 km and takes 25h 30m, with 1 intermediate stop.
It leaves Pretoria Station at 08:30 and reaches Cape Town Railway Station at 10:00 the next day. It runs on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. On the way it stops at Kimberley Station.
The Blue Train is South Africa's legendary luxury passenger train from Pretoria to Cape Town, running 1,600 km in 27 hours through the Karoo desert and Cape Winelands. Considered one of the world's great luxury train journeys, it features butler service, ensuite bathrooms, gourmet dining, and a fully stocked personal bar in each suite.
How to book The Blue Train tickets
Tickets are sold by PRASA on prasa.com and at staffed stations. Advance fares are usually cheaper than buying on the day.
Book on prasa.comThe Blue Train: common questions
- What time does The Blue Train leave Pretoria?
- The Blue Train departs Pretoria Station at 08:30 and arrives at Cape Town Railway Station at 10:00 the next day. Times are the published timetable in local time.
- How long does The Blue Train take from Pretoria to Cape Town?
- The scheduled journey time is 25h 30m for 1,600 km.
- Which stations does The Blue Train stop at?
- The Blue Train calls at Pretoria Station, Kimberley Station and Cape Town Railway Station.
- Does The Blue Train run every day?
- No. It runs on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
- Where can I book The Blue Train tickets?
- On PRASA's own site, prasa.com. TrainsTracking does not sell tickets.