There are 4 ways to get from Soweto to Sandton by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Lakeview to Park Stationbus Lakeview Station
- Take the train from Park to Sandtontrain North-South
44 minR 46–59Train
cheapest- Take the train from Merafe to Johannesburgtrain
1h 11mR 38–42Drive 31.7 km
- Drive from Soweto to Sandtoncar 31.7 km
34 minR 71–102Taxi
- Take the taxi from Soweto to Sandtontaxi 31.7 km
34 minR 170–210
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Soweto to Sandton is to train which costs R 38 - R 43 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Soweto to Sandton is to drive which takes 34 min and costs R 70 - R 110.
No, there is no direct train from Soweto to Sandton. However, there are services departing from Merafe and arriving at Sandton via Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
The distance between Soweto and Sandton is 33 km. The road distance is 31.7 km.
The best way to get from Soweto to Sandton without a car is to bus and train which takes 44 min and costs R 45 - R 60.
It takes approximately 44 min to get from Soweto to Sandton, including transfers.
Soweto to Sandton train services, operated by Metrorail, depart from Merafe station.
Soweto to Sandton train services, operated by Metrorail, arrive at Johannesburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Soweto to Sandton is 32 km. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Soweto to Sandton.
There are 4807+ hotels available in Sandton.
What companies run services between Soweto, South Africa and Sandton, South Africa?
Metrorail operates a train from Merafe to Johannesburg hourly. Tickets cost R 8–9 and the journey takes 46 min.
- Phone
- 0800 428 87246
- info@gautrain.co.za
- Website
- gautrain.co.za
Train from Park to Sandton
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- R 30–34
- Schedules at
- gautrain.co.za
- 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 Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- R 16–25
- Schedules at
- reavaya.org.za
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- R 170–210
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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Which London airport should I choose?, Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose (and how do I get there)?, and Italian Lakes: Getting around by train - to help you get the most out of your next trip.