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THE BLUE TRAIN - CAPE TOWN JOURNEY

Blue Train Pretoria Cape Town Route Map
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.
COMBINE THE BLUE TRAIN WITH A PACKAGE
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
South African Residents Specials
(prices are per person sharing valid until 31 March 2022)
2 for 1 Special: Pay half price in a deluxe suite at R12'928 per person sharing (Regular fare is R25'855 p.p.)
Return Package: Blue Train + Flight from R13'928 per person sharing
Return Overnight Package: Blue Train + Hotel (1 night in CPT) + Flight from R15'100 per person sharing
Value Package: Blue Train + 3 Nights Cape Town Hotel stay + Flight from R18'500 per person sharing (
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Summer Special
(prices are per person sharing valid until 31 March 2022)
Deluxe Suite - Sharing: R17'900 per person sharing
Luxury Suite - Sharing: R23'865 per person sharing
Includes: Train Fare, all meals on board, all drinks on board. Excludes French Champagne and Caviar


Free Luxury Hotel Night Promotion on Regular Blue Train Prices
(valid until December2022)
Book a Blue Train Journey on the regular fare and stay one night free in a standard room with breakfast at the 5* Taj Hotel in Cape Town (or similar) or at the 5* Castello Di Monte Hotel in Pretoria (or similar). 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.

Terms: Subject to availability. Our Standard BookingTerms apply. Where applicable, domestic flights are capped at R1'000.00 per person. Hotel Stay is in a standard room. Add 50% surcharge for single traveller. Prices for children available on request.
2022 RATES & DATES

TICKET PRICES

COST PER PERSON SHARING ONE-WAY
(add 50% for single occupancy)
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1 January to 31 August
De Luxe Suite: R25’855
Luxury Suite: R32'985

1 September to 15 November
De Luxe Suite: R31'915
Luxury Suite: R40'310​

16 November to 31 December
De Luxe Suite: R25’855
Luxury Suite: R32'985
Vertical Divider
PRETORIA TO CAPE TOWN
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Departing 14h00
Arriving 12h00 + 2 days

Departure Dates
January 10, 17, 24, 31
February 7, 14, 21, 28
March 7, 14, 21, 28
April 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 25
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30   
June 6, 13, 20, 27
July 4, 11, 18, 25
August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29          
September 5, 12, 19, 26
October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
November 7, 14, 21, 28
December 5, 12
Vertical Divider
CAPE TOWN TO PRETORIA
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Departing 14h00
Arriving 12h00 + 2 days

​Departure Dates
January 13, 20, 27
February 3, 10, 17, 24
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
April 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 28
May 5, 12, 19, 26
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
July 7, 14, 21, 28
August 4, 11, 18, 25
September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17, 24
December 1, 8, 15
INCLUDED & EXCLUDED

THIS IS INCLUDED:​

Blue Train:
two nights accommodation on the train, all meals, high tea, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and off-the train excursion in Kimberley (Big Hole). 

EXCLUDED: French Champagne and Caviar on Blue Train
ITINERARIES
PRETORIA TO CAPE TOWN
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​Day 1 - Depart Pretoria

12h30 Register and check-in at The Blue Train Lounge, Pretoria Station. Guests enjoy pre-departure dry snacks and drinks.
13h15 Boarding commences. Butlers usher guests to their suites. Suite orientation done by butlers.
14h00 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
12h00 The Blue Train arrives at Cape Town Station.
Butlers usher guests to The Blue Train Lounge.
CAPE TOWN TO PRETORIA
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Day 1 - Depart Cape Town

12h30 Register and check-in at The Blue Train Lounge, Pretoria Station. Guests enjoy pre-departure dry snacks and drinks.
13h15 Boarding commences. Butlers usher guests to their  suites. Suite orientation done by butlers.
14h00 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
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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
12h00 The Blue Train arrives at Pretoria Station.
Butlers usher guests to The Blue Train Lounge.

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