There are 4 ways to get from Merafe to Johannesburg by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Merafe to Johannesburg
46 minR 8–9Bus
- Take the bus from Koma & Jabulani Flats to LakeviewC2
- Take the bus from Lakeview to Library GardensLakeview Station
47 minR 28–39Taxi
- Take the taxi from Merafe to Johannesburg24 km
24 minR 130–160Drive 24 km
- Drive from Merafe to Johannesburg24 km
24 minR 58–84
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merafe to Johannesburg is to train which costs R 8 - R 9 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Merafe to Johannesburg is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs R 130 - R 160.
No, there is no direct bus from Merafe to Johannesburg. However, there are services departing from Koma & Jabulani Flats and arriving at Library Gardens via Lakeview. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Merafe and arriving at Johannesburg. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.
The distance between Merafe and Johannesburg is 25 km. The road distance is 24 km.
The best way to get from Merafe to Johannesburg without a car is to train which takes 46 min and costs R 8 - R 9.
The train from Merafe to Johannesburg takes 46 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Merafe to Johannesburg bus services, operated by Rea Vaya, depart from Koma & Jabulani Flats station.
Merafe to Johannesburg train services, operated by Metrorail, depart from Merafe station.
The best way to get from Merafe to Johannesburg is to train which takes 46 min and costs R 8 - R 9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 27 - R 40 and takes 47 min.
What companies run services between Merafe, South Africa and Johannesburg, South Africa?
Metrorail operates a train from Merafe to Johannesburg hourly. Tickets cost R 8–9 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Merafe to Library Gardens via Koma & Jabulani Flats and Lakeview in around 47 min.
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- Phone
- +27 31 361 7702
- metrorail.kzn@gmail.com
- Website
- prasa.com
Train from Merafe to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- R 8–9
- Schedules at
- prasa.com
- Phone
- 0860 562 874
- reavaya@joburg.org.za
- Website
- reavaya.org.za
Bus from Koma & Jabulani Flats to Lakeview
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- R 11–14
- Schedules at
- reavaya.org.za
Bus from Lakeview to Library Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- R 16–25
- Schedules at
- reavaya.org.za
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- R 130–160
UBER
- Phone
- 0800172956
- Website
- uber.com
Sandton Taxi Cabs
- Phone
- +27 78 396 4115
- Website
- sandtontaxicabs.co.za
Ortiac
- Phone
- +27 76 382 9496
- Website
- ortiacortambocab.co.za
Orange Cabs
- Phone
- 0860 700 222
- Website
- orangecab.co.za
Corporate Cabs
- Phone
- +27 11 782 1391
- Website
- corporatecabs.co.za
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More Questions & Answers
Merafe to Johannesburg bus services, operated by Rea Vaya, arrive at Lakeview station.
Merafe to Johannesburg train services, operated by Metrorail, arrive at Johannesburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merafe to Johannesburg is 24 km. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Merafe to Johannesburg.
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