Blue Train - Pretoria to Cape Town Route

THE BLUE TRAIN - CAPE TOWN JOURNEY

The Blue Train route between Pretoria and Cape Town is a two night journey of 1600 kilometres (994 miles), through some of the most diverse and spectacular scenery offered by the African sub-continent, including an off-train excursion in Kimberley for a visit to the Big Hole and Diamond Mine Museum.

BLUE TRAIN PACKAGE COMBINATIONS

Check out our various packages combining the Blue Train with Cape Town, Kruger Park Safari and Victoria Falls or let us design your own tailor made itinerary. Go to our travel packages page for more information

THE BLUE TRAIN - CAPE TOWN JOURNEY - RATES AND DATES

BLUE TRAIN SPECIAL FOR SOUTH AFRICAN RESIDENTS

Have a look at our new selection of discounted Blue Train packages for South African Residents. SA Resident Packages.

FREE HOTEL NIGHT BEFORE OF AFTER BLUE TRAIN JOURNEY

Book a 2025/2026 Blue Train Journey on the regular fare and stay one night free in a Hotel in Cape Town or Pretoria. Includes a free Chauffeur transfer between the station and the hotel. This promotion is not valid on in conjunction with any of our packages, discounted fares or other specials.

BLUE TRAIN - CAPE TOWN JOURNEY (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS)

INCLUDED & EXCLUDED

THIS IS INCLUDED: Two nights accommodation on the train, all meals, high tea, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and off-the train excursion in Kimberley (Big Hole). THIS IS EXCLUDED: French Champagne and Caviar on Blue Train

2025

BLUE TRAIN CAPE TOWN TICKET PRICES AND DEPARTURE DATES

REGULAR TICKET PRICES

COST PER PERSON SHARING ONE-WAY
(add 50% for single occupancy)

1 January to 31 August 2025
De Luxe Suite: R36’325
Luxury Suite: R46'345

1 September to 15 November 2025
De Luxe Suite: R44'840
Luxury Suite: R56'625

16 November to 31 December 2025
De Luxe Suite: R36’325
Luxury Suite: R46'345

PRETORIA TO CAPE TOWN
Day 1 - departing 12h00
Day 3 - arriving 18h00
Total of two nights on the train

Departure Dates
January 6, 13, 27
February 3, 10, 17, 24
March 10, 17, 24
April 7, 14, 21
May 5, 12
June – –
July 7, 14, 21
August 11, 18, 25
September 8, 15, 22
October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17
December 1, 08, 15

CAPE TOWN TO PRETORIA
Day 1 - departing 12h00
Day 3 - arriving 18h00
Total of two nights on the train

Departure Dates
January 9, 16, 30
February 6, 13, 20, 27
March 13, 20, 27
April 10, 17, 24
May 08, 15
June – –
July 10, 17, 24
August 14, 21, 28
September 11, 18, 25
October 9, 16, 23, 30
November 6, 13, 20
December 4, 11, 18

BLUE TRAIN - CAPE TOWN JOURNEY (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS)

INCLUDED & EXCLUDED

2026

BLUE TRAIN CAPE TOWN TICKET PRICES AND DEPARTURE DATES

REGULAR TICKET PRICES

COST PER PERSON SHARING ONE-WAY
(add 50% for single occupancy)

1 January to 31 August 2026
De Luxe Suite: R40'685
Luxury Suite: R51'905

1 September to 15 November 2026
De Luxe Suite: R50'220
Luxury Suite: R63'420

16 November to 31 December 2026
De Luxe Suite: R40'685
Luxury Suite: R51'905

PRETORIA TO CAPE TOWN
Day 1 - departing 12h00
Day 3 - arriving 18h00
Total of two nights on the train

Departure Dates
January 12, 19, 26
February 9, 16, 23
March 9, 16, 23
April 6, 13, 20
May 4, 11
June – –
July 13, 20, 27
August 3, 10, 17
September 7, 14, 21
October 5, 12, 19, 26
November 9, 16, 23, 30
December 7, 14

CAPE TOWN TO PRETORIA
Day 1 - departing 12h00
Day 3 - arriving 18h00
Total of two nights on the train

Departure Dates
January 15, 22, 29
February 12, 19, 26
March 12, 19, 26
April 9, 16, 23
May 7, 14
June – –
July 16, 23, 30
August 6, 13, 20
September 10, 17, 24
October 8, 15, 22, 29
November 12, 19, 26
December 3, 10, 17

ITINERARIES

PRETORIA TO CAPE TOWN

Day 1 - Depart Pretoria
10h30 Register and check-in at The Blue Train Lounge, Pretoria Station. Guests enjoy pre-departure dry snacks and drinks.
11h15 Boarding commences. Butlers usher guests to their suites. Suite orientation done by butlers.
12h00 The Blue Train departs from Pretoria Station. Canapés will be served.
16h00 High Tea is served in the Lounge Car
18h30 - 20h00 First sitting for Dinner
20h15 - 22h00 Second sitting for Dinner

Please Note: Dinners are an elegant affair and men are requested to wear a jacket or waistcoat and ladies elegant evening wear. Guests enjoy post-dinner drinks before retiring to bed.

Day 2 - Kimberley Excursion
06h00 - 09h00 Breakfast is served on a first-come-first-served basis.
09h30 The Blue Train arrives at Kimberley Station. Guests disembark and gather at the railway museum for a short bus ride to the Kimberley Open Mine Museum where you will enjoy a guided tour of the mine and other interesting historical sites. An enclosed ramp will give you a spectacular view of the Big Hole.
12h30 Depart from the Open Mine Museum for Kimberley Station where the Blue Train staff will welcome you with a glass of sherry. The sherry glass is engraved with The Blue Train logo and is a memento for the guests to keep.
13h00 The Blue Train departs Kimberley Station. Aperitifs are served in the various Blue Train lounge cars.
13h00 - 14h15 First sitting for Lunch
14h30 - 16h00 Second sitting for Lunch
16h30 High Tea is served in the non-smoking Lounge Car
18h30 - 20h00 First sitting for Dinner
20h15 - 22h00 Second sitting for Dinner. Enjoy post-dinner drinks before retiring to bed.

Day 3 - Arrive in Cape Town
06h00 - 09h00 Breakfast is served on a first-come-first-served basis
13h00 Lunch (lunch sitting times to be advised)
18h00 The Blue Train arrives at Cape Town Station.
Butlers usher guests to The Blue Train Lounge.

CAPE TOWN TO PRETORIA

Day 1 - Depart Cape Town
10h30 Register and check-in at The Blue Train Lounge, Cape Town Station. Guests enjoy pre-departure dry snacks and drinks.
11h15 Boarding commences. Butlers usher guests to their suites. Suite orientation done by butlers.
12h00 The Blue Train departs from Cape Town Station. Canapés will be served.
16h00 High Tea is served in the Lounge Car
18h30 - 20h00 First sitting for Dinner
20h15 - 22h00 Second sitting for Dinner

Please Note: Dinners are an elegant affair and men are requested to wear a jacket or waistcoat and ladies elegant evening wear. Guests enjoy post-dinner drinks before retiring to bed.

Day 2 - Kimberley Excursion
06h00 - 09h00 Breakfast is served on a first-come-first-served basis.
11h30 - 13h00 First sitting for Lunch
13h15 - 14h30 Second sitting for Lunch
14h00 The Blue Train arrives at Kimberley Station. Guests disembark and gather at the railway museum for a short bus ride to the Kimberley Open Mine Museum where you will enjoy a guided tour of the mine and other interesting historical sites. An enclosed ramp will give you a spectacular view of the Big Hole.
17h00 Depart from the Open Mine Museum for Kimberley Station where the Blue Train staff will welcome you with a glass of sherry. The sherry glass is engraved with The Blue Train logo and is a memento for the guests to keep.
18h30 The Blue Train departs from Kimberley Station. Aperitifs are served in the various Blue Train lounge cars.
18h30 - 20h00 First sitting for Dinner
20h15 - 22h00 Second sitting for Dinner. Enjoy post-dinner drinks before retiring to bed.

Day 3 - Arrive in Pretoria
06h00 - 09h00 Breakfast is served on a first-come-first-served basis
13h00 Lunch (lunch sitting times to be advied)
18h00 The Blue Train arrives at Pretoria Station.
Butlers usher guests to The Blue Train Lounge.

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