Blue Train - Pretoria to Cape Town Route

CURRENT BLUE TRAIN SPECIALS

Free Hotel Night Promotion valid until 2022
Book a regularly priced Blue Train Journey between Pretoria and Cape Town 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 (subject to terms and availability of the hotel accommodation).

Packages for SA Residents from R12'790 per person
Starting at R12'790 per person we offer various Blue Train / Hotel / Flight packages for South African Residents. Follow this link for more information.

Last Minute Offers for SA Residents from R11'990 per person
This Last Minute Special is applicable for reservations made within two weeks prior to departure for a De Luxe Suite on the Blue Train between Pretoria and Cape Town. INCLUDES: Two nights on the Blue Train including all meals and drinks (excl. caviar and champagne), one way flight to Lanseria, Johannesburg, Durban or Cape Town. Follow this link for more information.

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.

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

BLUE TRAIN RATES AND DATES

2021 RATES & DATES

TICKET PRICES

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

1 April to 31 August
De Luxe Suite: R23'085
Luxury Suite: R28'915

1 September to 15 November
De Luxe Suite: R28'495
Luxury Suite: R35’990

16 November to 31 December
De Luxe Suite: R23’085
Luxury Suite: R28'915

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

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

2022 RATES & DATES

TICKET PRICES

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

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

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PRETORIA TO CAPE TOWN
Departing 14h00
Arriving 12h00 + 2 days
Departure Dates
January 10, 12, 17, 24, 31
February 7, 14, 16, 21, 28
March 2, 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

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CAPE TOWN TO PRETORIA
Departing 14h00
Arriving 12h00 + 2 days
Departure Dates
January 13, 15, 20, 27
February 3, 10, 17, 19, 24
March 3, 5, 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

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

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
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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