There are 4 ways to get from Soweto to Braamfontein by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Soweto to Braamfontein is to train which costs R 8 - R 9 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Soweto to Braamfontein is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs R 130 - R 160.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lakeview and arriving at Joburg Theatre. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 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 Soweto and Braamfontein is 23 km. The road distance is 24.2 km.
The best way to get from Soweto to Braamfontein without a car is to bus which takes 27 min and costs R 16 - R 25.
The bus from Lakeview to Joburg Theatre takes 27 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Soweto to Braamfontein bus services, operated by Rea Vaya, depart from Lakeview station.
Soweto to Braamfontein train services, operated by Metrorail, depart from Merafe station.
The best way to get from Soweto to Braamfontein is to bus which takes 27 min and costs R 16 - R 25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs R 8 - R 9 and takes 46 min.
What companies run services between Soweto, South Africa and Braamfontein, Gauteng, South Africa?
Rea Vaya operates a bus from Lakeview to Joburg Theatre every 15 minutes. Tickets cost R 16–25 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, Metrorail operates a train from Merafe to Johannesburg hourly. Tickets cost R 8–9 and the journey takes 46 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 Lakeview to Joburg Theatre
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- R 16–25
- Schedules at
- reavaya.org.za
- Ave. Duration
- 20 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
Soweto to Braamfontein bus services, operated by Rea Vaya, arrive at Joburg Theatre station.
Soweto to Braamfontein train services, operated by Metrorail, arrive at Johannesburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Soweto to Braamfontein is 24 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Soweto to Braamfontein.
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