Express · No. blue-train
Blue Train Pretoria Cape Town train timings
Pretoria StationCape Town Station
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunRuns daily
08:30
Departs Pretoria
08:30 +1
Arrives Cape Town
24h 0m
Journey time
1,606 km
Distance
Blue Train Pretoria Cape Town timetable
5 stops · scheduled times| # | Station | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pretoria Station | — | 08:30 | 0 | |
| 2 | Johannesburg Park Station | 09:20 | 09:50 | 30 min | 57 |
| 3 | Kimberley | 17:30 | 17:45 | 15 min | 484 |
| 4 | Matjiesfontein | 01:15 | 01:30 | 15 min | 854 |
| 5 | Cape Town Station | 08:30 | — | 1606 |
Published timetable, local time. “+1d” means the next day. Delays and platform changes are announced by PRASA on the day.
Blue Train Pretoria Cape Town: Pretoria to Cape Town
Blue Train Pretoria Cape Town (blue-train) is an express train run by PRASA between Pretoria Station and Cape Town Station. The full journey covers 1,606 km and takes 24h 0m, with 3 intermediate stops.
It leaves Pretoria Station at 08:30 and reaches Cape Town Station at 08:30 the next day. It runs every day. On the way it stops at Johannesburg Park Station, Kimberley and Matjiesfontein.
How to book Blue Train Pretoria Cape Town 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.comBlue Train Pretoria Cape Town: common questions
- What time does Blue Train Pretoria Cape Town leave Pretoria?
- Blue Train Pretoria Cape Town departs Pretoria Station at 08:30 and arrives at Cape Town Station at 08:30 the next day. Times are the published timetable in local time.
- How long does Blue Train Pretoria Cape Town take from Pretoria to Cape Town?
- The scheduled journey time is 24h 0m for 1,606 km.
- Which stations does Blue Train Pretoria Cape Town stop at?
- Blue Train Pretoria Cape Town calls at Pretoria Station, Johannesburg Park Station, Kimberley, Matjiesfontein and Cape Town Station.
- Does Blue Train Pretoria Cape Town run every day?
- Yes, Blue Train Pretoria Cape Town runs daily.
- Where can I book Blue Train Pretoria Cape Town tickets?
- On PRASA's own site, prasa.com. TrainsTracking does not sell tickets.