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Gautrain

22 Milky Way Ave, Linbro Business Park, Marlboro, Johannesburg 2054, South Africa
27 (11) 997-8000
Ranked #3 of 46 attractions in Johannesburg
4.5 of 5 stars 320 Reviews
Type: Transportation, Scenic Railroads
Description: Gautrain is Africa’s first world-class, modern rapid rail and bus service for Gauteng, a province regarded as the economic heartland of South Africa.
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Cape Town
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

Extremely efficient and safe - very user friendly - well signposted from all airport terminals.

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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

The Gautrain is the only way to travel between the JHB International Airport and Sandton. Safe, fast and convenient.

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Swellendam, South Africa
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

It was just a new experience for the traveler used to get along on the highway. A Lot better option to get around. Relax and enjoy the ride. Affordible.

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Johannesburg, South Africa
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Excellent fast train to / from airport. Rivals and betters most other similar service around the world.

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Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Always on time. Relaxing and comfortable. Convenient. Clean and very secure. Parking at Pretoria station is safe.

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Pretoria, South Africa
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

This is the jewel in our crown. Love going to Joburg on the train. Feels world class.

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Queensland
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Catch the Gautrain from the airport to the city, it's fast efficient and clean. Security guards patrol the carriages so I felt safe as a woman traveller coming to Jo'burg for the first time. Fare R230 to Rosebank from OT airport.

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Well run, except for the queues for tickets when the machines were faulty, but this was just after the 2010 World cup so there were still teething problems. Prices are also quite steep. I think it should be more affordable so more people can experience it and become regular users.

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

very efficient and a convenient way to travel, comfortable also

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

A 12-15 minute trip from JNB-O.R. Tambo International Airport to Sandton. The roundtrip adult fare (including card) is R230. No more worries about guessing how bad the traffic jams will be! What a wonderful addition to Johannesburg!

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