The distance between Midrand and Johannesburg is around 27km (17 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 19min.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Midrand to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg → Midrand if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Park.
Gautrain
Take the bus to Johannesburg.
Eldo Coaches
+ 1 othersTake a taxi to Johannesburg.
UBER
+ 4 othersThere are several options for getting from Midrand to Johannesburg by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ZAR 51 ($3) and will take around 19min.
The distance between Midrand and Johannesburg is around 27km (17 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 24km (15 miles)
It takes around 19min to get from Midrand and Johannesburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Midrand to Johannesburg is to take the train which takes around 19min and will set you back approx ZAR 51 ($3).
The cheapest way to travel between Midrand and Johannesburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ZAR 51 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Midrand and Johannesburg. It typically takes around 19min and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Midrand and Johannesburg with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 19min.
Gautrain run train services between Midrand and Johannesburg. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 19min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Midrand and Johannesburg. It typically takes around 26min and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Midrand and Johannesburg with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 26min.
Eldo Coaches and Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Midrand and Johannesburg. Buses run hourly and take around 26min on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Midrand to Johannesburg. We recommend that you take the train to Park. instead which will take 19min.
The closest major airport to Johannesburg is OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) (JNB) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Johannesburg. Lanseria International Airport (HLA) (HLA) and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) (MQP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Midrand and Johannesburg. The distance is around 28km (17 miles) by road and it will take around 21min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Midrand to Johannesburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 19min and will usually cost around ZAR 51 ($3).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 19min | ZAR 51($3) | every 20 mins | 27km (17 miles) |
Bus | 26min | ZAR 240($14) | hourly | 29km (18 miles) |
Taxi | 21min | ZAR 550($32) | on demand | 28km (17 miles) |
Drive | 21min | ZAR 69($4) | on demand | 28km (17 miles) |
Eldo Coaches
Greyhound ZA
Gautrain
The following major airports near Johannesburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.