Shosholoza Meyl Train 6 (Cape Town Express) is PRASA's intercity overnight service from Johannesburg Park to Cape Town, covering 1,535 km in approximately 26 hours through the Karoo. Shosholoza Meyl (means "moving forward") provides affordable overnight travel across South Africa with first-class, tourist-class, and economy seats.
| # | Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johannesburg Park Station Johannesburg | Start | 12:00 |
| 2 | Kimberley Station Kimberley | 20:30 | 20:45 |
| 3 | Bloemfontein Station Bloemfontein | 22:30 | 23:00 |
| 4 | Cape Town Railway Station Cape Town | 10:00 (+1d) | End |
Timetable data is sourced from official South Africa railways records and may vary due to delays or seasonal changes. Always verify with the official operator before travelling.
Shosholoza Meyl Train 6 (Cape Town Express) is PRASA's intercity overnight service from Johannesburg Park to Cape Town, covering 1,535 km in approximately 26 hours through the Karoo. Shosholoza Meyl (means "moving forward") provides affordable overnight travel across South Africa with first-class, tourist-class, and economy seats.
The train runs on Tue, Thu, Sat. The full route covers 4 stops with a total journey time of approximately 22h 0m.
Available travel classes include Economy, Business. Fares start from ZAR 450 for Economy.
Book Shosholoza Meyl Cape Town Express tickets at prasa.com, the official PRASA portal. Online booking opens 30 to 120 days before departure depending on the operator. Book in advance for the best seat selection and lowest available fares.
Passengers are advised to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to locate the correct platform and coach.
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Book Shosholoza Meyl Cape Town Express tickets at prasa.com, the official PRASA portal. Compare fares and seat availability before booking. Online booking typically opens 30 to 90 days before departure.
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Contact PRASA for schedule information, delay updates, and booking assistance via their official website or station helpdesk.
Visit PRASAShosholoza Meyl Cape Town Express departs at 12:00 and arrives at the final destination at 10:00 (next day). Total journey time is approximately 22h 0m. Always verify current timings with PRASA before travelling.
Shosholoza Meyl Cape Town Express fares start from approximately 450 (economy class). Book at prasa.com for the latest prices.
Book Shosholoza Meyl Cape Town Express tickets at prasa.com, the official PRASA booking portal. Tickets are also available at station booking offices. Book in advance for popular routes and holiday periods.
Shosholoza Meyl Cape Town Express makes 4 stops. The route starts at Johannesburg Park Station and ends at Cape Town Railway Station. Major intermediate stops include Kimberley Station, Bloemfontein Station.
Check the running days shown in the hero section on this page. Some routes run daily, others run on selected days only. Always verify the current running schedule on the PRASA website or app before booking.
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