There are 6 ways to get from Soweto to Springs by bus, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Lakeview to Ellis Park EastLakeview Station
- Take the taxi from Ellis Park East to Springs
1h 8mR 248–308Drive 60.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Soweto to Springs60.7 km
43 minR 147–212Train, taxi
- Take the train from Merafe to Johannesburg
- Take the taxi from OR Tambo Airport to Springs
2hR 225–410Taxi
- Take the taxi from Soweto to Springs60.7 km
43 minR 320–380Bus, taxi via OR Tambo Airport
- Take the bus from Lakeview to Park StationLakeview Station
- Take the taxi from OR Tambo Airport to Springs
1h 32mR 233–427Bus, taxi #2
- Take the bus from Lakeview to Ellis Park EastLakeview Station
- Take the taxi from Ellis Park East to Springs
1h 1mR 237–295
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Soweto to Springs is to drive which costs R 140 - R 220 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Soweto to Springs is to drive which takes 43 min and costs R 140 - R 220.
The distance between Soweto and Springs is 70 km. The road distance is 60.7 km.
The best way to get from Soweto to Springs without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 1h 8m and costs R 240 - R 310.
It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Soweto to Springs, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Soweto to Springs is 61 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Soweto to Springs.
There are 545+ hotels available in Springs.
What companies run services between Soweto, South Africa and Springs, South Africa?
There is no direct connection from Soweto to Springs. However, you can take the bus to Lakeview, take the bus to Ellis Park East, then take the taxi to Springs. Alternatively, you can take the train to Johannesburg, walk to Park, take the train to Marlboro, take the train to OR Tambo Airport, then take the taxi to Springs.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- 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 Ellis Park East
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- R 17–25
- Schedules at
- 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
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- R 150–380
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
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
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
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
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 Travelling around the UAE, How to get from Luton Airport into central London, and Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland - to help you get the most out of your next trip.



