CURRENT PROMOTIONS
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.
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.
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. Click here for Detailed Blue Train Pretoria - Cape Town - Pretoria Itinerary.
2020 RATES & DATES
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TICKET PRICES
COST PER PERSON SHARING ONE-WAY (add 50% for single occupancy) Until 19 December (Special) De Luxe Suite: R12’715 Luxury Suite: R16'950 Vertical Divider
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PRETORIA TO CAPE TOWN
Departing 14h00 Arriving 12h00 + 2 days Departure Dates November 11, 23 December 7, 14, 16 Vertical Divider
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CAPE TOWN TO PRETORIA
Departing 14h00 Arriving 12h00 + 2 days Departure Dates November 14, 26 December 10, 17, 19 |
2021 RATES & DATES
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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 Vertical Divider
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PRETORIA TO CAPE TOWN
Departing 14h00 Arriving 12h00 + 2 days Departure Dates January 6, 11, 18 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 Vertical Divider
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CAPE TOWN TO PRETORIA
Departing 14h00 Arriving 12h00 + 2 days Departure Dates January 9, 14, 21 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
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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)* Vertical Divider
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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 Vertical Divider
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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
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
THE BLUE TRAIN - KRUGER PARK JOURNEY
The Blue Train route from Pretoria to the Kruger Park and back is a unique experience. Spending two nights on the train, this journey only departs once or twice a year. You will traverse beautiful landscape and spectacular scenery on the way to the Kruger National Park, where guests enjoy a morning and sunset game drive coupled with a cultural dinner experience at Nkambeni Safari Camp. Click here for detailed Detailed Itinerary for Blue Train Kruger Park Journey Itinerary
RATES AND DATES
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2020 - COSTING
COST PER PERSON SHARING De Luxe Suite: R37'630 Luxury Suite: R47'040 (add 50% for single occupancy) Vertical Divider
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2020 - DEPARTURE DATES
18 June and 30 July Departing Pretoria at 13h00 (Registration starts at 10h00) Arriving Pretoria 10h00 two days later Vertical Divider
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INCLUDED & EXCLUDED
Two nights on the Blue Train with all meals, high tea, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). Excluding French Champagne and Caviar. Off-Train Safari Excursions |
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2021 - COSTING
COST PER PERSON SHARING De Luxe Suite: R42'145 Luxury Suite: R47'040 (add 50% for single occupancy) Vertical Divider
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2021 - DEPARTURE DATE
24 June Departing Pretoria at 13h00 (Registration starts at 10h00) Arriving Pretoria 10h00 two days later Vertical Divider
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INCLUDED & EXCLUDED
Two nights on the Blue Train with all meals, high tea, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). Excluding French Champagne and Caviar. Off-Train Safari Excursions |
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
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
CHILDREN POLICY
A Maximum of two adults & two children aged five or younger are allowed free of charge per suite and will have to share a bed with the adult/s as there is not enough space for an additional mattress, bed or cot. Children between 6 and 11 pay 50% of the adult rate and are accommodated in a separate suite. Children 12 years and older pay the full adult fare.
The Blue Train does not offer child or infant meals. Children should be kept under strict adult supervision by their parents or guardians and should not be allowed to inconvenience other guests in any way. We appeal to parents / guardians to familiarize themselves and to please sign the Childrens Policy document prior to departure.
Children are not allowed in the Club Car as this is a smoker’s area and is hazardous to their health. The Blue Train reserves the right to request guests to refrain from using public areas due to failure to adhere to this policy.
The Blue Train does not offer child or infant meals. Children should be kept under strict adult supervision by their parents or guardians and should not be allowed to inconvenience other guests in any way. We appeal to parents / guardians to familiarize themselves and to please sign the Childrens Policy document prior to departure.
Children are not allowed in the Club Car as this is a smoker’s area and is hazardous to their health. The Blue Train reserves the right to request guests to refrain from using public areas due to failure to adhere to this policy.
