How to travel from Johannesburg to Pretoria, South Africa

The distance between Johannesburg and Pretoria is around 56km (35 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 35min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Johannesburg to Pretoria by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PretoriaJohannesburg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Pretoria.

  • Duration35min
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 69($4)
Operated by

Gautrain

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Pretoria.

  • Duration53min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 255($15)
Operated by

Eldo Coaches

+ 2 others
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Pretoria.

  • Duration41min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,115($65)
Operated by

UBER

+ 4 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Pretoria.

  • Duration41min
  • Distance57km (36 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Johannesburg and Pretoria

There are several options for getting from Johannesburg to Pretoria by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ZAR 69 ($4) and will take around 35min.

The distance between Johannesburg and Pretoria is around 56km (35 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 53km (33 miles)

It takes around 35min to get from Johannesburg and Pretoria by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 41min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Johannesburg to Pretoria is to take the train which takes around 35min and will set you back approx ZAR 69 ($4).

The cheapest way to travel between Johannesburg and Pretoria, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ZAR 69 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Johannesburg and Pretoria. It typically takes around 35min and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Johannesburg and Pretoria with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 35min.

Gautrain run train services between Johannesburg and Pretoria. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 35min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Johannesburg and Pretoria. It typically takes around 53min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Johannesburg and Pretoria with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 53min.

Eldo Coaches, Greyhound ZA and TransLux Express run regular bus services between Johannesburg and Pretoria. Buses run hourly and take around 53min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Johannesburg to Pretoria. We recommend that you take the train to Pretoria. instead which will take 35min.

The closest major airport to Pretoria is Lanseria International Airport (HLA) (HLA) which is approximately 34km (21 miles) from Pretoria. OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) (JNB) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG) (PTG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria. The distance is around 57km (36 miles) by road and it will take around 41min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Johannesburg to Pretoria is to take the train which takes, on average, 35min and will usually cost around ZAR 69 ($4).

How do I get from Johannesburg to Pretoria

Compare travel optionsbetween Johannesburg and Pretoria

Transport options from Johannesburg to Pretoria
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
35min
ZAR 69($4)
every 20 mins56km (35 miles)
Bus
53min
ZAR 255($15)
hourly71km (44 miles)
Taxi
41min
ZAR 1,115($65)
on demand57km (36 miles)
Drive
41min
ZAR 135($8)
on demand57km (36 miles)

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Airports near Pretoria

The following major airports near Pretoria offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.

HLA
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
International Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Pretoria
JNB
OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Pretoria
PTG
Polokwane International Airport (PTG)
International Airport
Distance
271km (169 miles) from Pretoria