THE BLUE TRAIN ROUTES

PRETORIA - CAPE TOWN

The Blue Train route between Pretoria and Cape Town is a 42-hour / two night 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 on selected Mondays and Wednesdays at 16h30 and returns from Cape Town on selected Thursdays and Saturdays. A stop over in Kimberley is included to visit the Big Hole and the mining museum.  Go to the Detailed itinerary and costing of the Pretoria - Cape Town Route.

PRETORIA - KRUGER PARK

​The Blue Train route between Pretoria and Hoedspruit is a unique experience. Running only a couple of times per year you will traverse beautiful landscape and spectacular scenery on the way to the Kruger National Park and back. On this spectacular two night journey. Guests can expect to enjoy sunrise and sunset game drives, ending the day with dinner and a cultural experience at Nkambeni Safari Camp. Go to Blue Train Kruger Park Journey for more information.

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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