How much is Shosholoza Meyl from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein?

Alternatively, Shosholoza Meyl operates a train from Johannesburg Park to Bloemfontein 3 times a week. Tickets cost R 110 – R 170 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

Is there a train from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein?

Is there a direct train between Johannesburg and Bloemfontein? Yes, there is a direct train departing from Johannesburg Park and arriving at Bloemfontein. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6h 55m.

How much is train from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg?

The cost-effective way to get from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg is to train, which costs R 110 – R 170 and takes 9h 42m.

Where is the most expensive train ride?

Venice Simplon Orient Express
The Venice Simplon Orient Express (VSOE) luxury train operating across major European destinations is owned by Orient-Express Hotels. The train charges an average of $1,900 a night per person for its 6-day/5-night voyages between Paris-Istanbul and Istanbul- Venice making it one of the world’s most expensive trains.

What is the best train?

This is how you voted.

• Belmond Andean Explorer, South America, 97.00.
• Golden Eagle Danube Express, Europe, 94.58.
• The Ghan, Australia, 93.09.
• Rocky Mountaineer, North America, 92.39.
• Belmond Hiram Bingham, South America, 91.69.
• Belmond Royal Scotsman, UK, 91.65.
• Belmond British Pullman, UK, 91.61.
• Rovos Rail, Africa, 90.79.

Where do Shosholoza Meyl trains go in South Africa?

Shosholoza Meyl trains travel on rail routes Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, East London on a weekly timetable at affordable rates. Simply complete the booking form and we will reply via Email with a quotation, confirming on board services, travel dates, timetable and fares.

Why was the Shosholoza Meyl long distance train suspended?

Shosholoza Meyl & Premier Classe train services are reinstated. Passengers are left stranded when Shosholoza Meyl long-distance train services are suspended due to a dispute between Transnet and the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa.

Where did the train break down in Bloemfontein?

At 0615am at Virginia passengers set alight 5 coaches of a Shosholoza Meyl train on its way from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg, after a locomotive broke down in the Free State. There were some 150 passengers on board and nobody was injured. Buses were used to take the passengers to their destinations.

Where did the train crash with the Shosholoza happen?

Two people are killed and a 110 hospitalised (mostly toddlers & teenagers) when two Shosholoza Meyl trains collided at 14h20 near Potchefstroom. At 0615am at Virginia passengers set alight 5 coaches of a Shosholoza Meyl train on its way from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg, after a locomotive broke down in the Free State.