Rail journey · Gauteng to Western Cape
Blue Train
South Africa's luxury train between Pretoria and Cape Town: about 1,600 kilometres in a night and a day, with fine dining, big-picture windows and a stop to walk the veldt.
Blue Train · Andrew Balet · CC BY 2.5
Typical timeabout 27 h
Route length994 miles
FromPretoria
ToCape Town
The ride
What you'll see
01
Big Karoo landscapes after dark
02
Kimberley and the Big Hole stop
03
On-board luxury dining and suites
04
Arrival into Cape Town at the foot of Table Mountain
The route
Station by station
- Pretoria (Midland Station)
- Kimberley
- De Aar
- Cape Town
Route sketch · station coordinates · not to scale
Before you go
Good to know
01
All-inclusive fares include meals and most drinks.
02
The northbound and southbound runs each take about a night and a day.
03
Rovos Rail covers similar ground at a different pace and price if you want options.
Typical times and distances are for guidance only — check the operator's timetable before you travel.
Photography credits
- Blue Train — Andrew Balet · CC BY 2.5
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