THE BLUE TRAIN ROUTES

PRETORIA - CAPE TOWN

The Blue Train route between Pretoria and Cape Town is a 31-hour journey of 1600 kilometres (994 miles), through some of the most diverse and spectacular scenery offered by the African sub-continent. The train departs Pretoria usually on a Monday morning at 08h30 and stops over in Kimberley to visit the Big Hole before arriving in Cape Town the next day early mid-afternoon. On a Wednesday the journey is taken from Cape Town to Pretoria with the same departure and arrival times and a visit to the quaint Matjiesfonein Village. Go to the Detailed itinerary and costing of the Pretoria - Cape Town Route.

PRETORIA - HOEDSPRUIT

The Blue Train Journey between Pretoria and Hoedspruit takes about 19 hours during which guests experience the full Blue Train offering including and overnight in one of the train's beautifully appointed suites with en-suite bathroom. Enjoy a gourmet dinner with post-dinner drinks on one of the lounges. A sumptuous breakfast is served before guests arrive in Hoedspruit. Go to the Detailed itinerary and costing of the Pretoria - Hoedspruit Route. We can assist with transfers, safaris and lodge accommodation in the Kruger Park Area. Speak to one of our travel specialists.

PRIVATE CHARTER

The Blue Train is available for lunch or dinner functions in Pretoria and on Tuesday nights also in Cape Town. Groups of up to 84 people can be hosted. Why not charter the whole train for business or pleasure? The charter routes are not limited to the Pretoria / Cape Town route but can be tailor made to your requirements on any rail track that is compatible with The Blue Train's technology.




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