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.

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

Re-Opening Special
Valid for departures until 31 March 2021
De Luxe Suite R12'715 per person sharing
Luxury Suite R16'950 per person sharing
Single Supplement 50%

Early Booking Special for 2022
Book and pay for any 2022 departure before 1 April 2021 and pay 2021 Rates.

Free Hotel Night Promotion
Book a Blue Train Journey between Pretoria and Cape Town and stay one night free in a standard room with breakfast at the Taj Hotel in Cape Town or at the Castello Di Monte Hotel in Pretoria including a free Chauffeur transfer between the station and the hotel. This promotion cannot be combined with one of our Package Tours, SA Resident Specials or the Re-Opening Special. (subject to terms and availability of hotel accommodation).

South African Resident Specials
Starting at R10'890 per person we offer various Blue Train / Hotel / Flight packages for South African Residents. Follow this link for more information.

2021 RATES & DATES

TICKET PRICES

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

1 January to 31 March (Special)
De Luxe Suite: R12’715
Luxury Suite: R16'950

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

1 April to 31 August
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 7, 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, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
October 4, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
November 1, 8, 15, 17, 22, 24, 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 1, 10, 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, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30
October 2, 7, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
November 4, 11, 18, 20, 25, 27
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 (R23'085)*
Luxury Suite: R32'985 (R28'915)*

1 September to 15 November
De Luxe Suite: R31'915 (R2'8495)*
Luxury Suite: R40'310 (R35'990)*

16 November to 31 December
De Luxe Suite: R25’855 (R23'085)*
Luxury Suite: R32'985 (R28'915)*

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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

* Blue Train Price Freeze: Pay 2021 prices (in brackets) for 2022 bookings if you book and pay before 31 March 2021.

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).

Free Hotel Night: One night free in a standard room with breakfast at either the Taj Hotel in Cape Town or Castello Di Monte in Pretoria (subject to availability).

Free Chauffeur Transfer: One free transfer between the hotel and train station.

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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