FAQs: How to use the Gautrain in Joburg and Pretoria
LOCATIONSJoburg’s Gautrain stations are in Park Station, Rosebank, Sandton, Marlboro, Midrand, Rhodesfield, and O.R. Tambo International Airport. Pretoria’s are in Centurion, Pretoria, and Hatfield.
SCHEDULE
Trains run daily from 05:30 – 21:00. Timetables are available online or via the Gautrain app.
PARKING
Safe parking facilities are provided at all Gautrain stations except for O.R. Tambo International Airport. Gautrain parking facilities open at 05:00 and close at 21:30. Vehicles may be left overnight, but will not be accessible after hours.
FARES
Gautrain offers flexible payment options to suit different travel needs. Fares start from R38 for short trips like Rosebank to Sandton. Pay-as-you-go is ideal for occasional users, deducting fares automatically from your Gautrain card or contactless bank card balance. Train Products, designed for regular commuters, are available in four options – Single Trip, Return Trip, Weekly (10 trips), and Monthly (44 trips) Products – for travel between two selected stations. Note: All Train Products are available on Gautrain cards only and have expiry terms, so check the details before buying. Gautrain has a fare calculator on their website so you can plan your trip.
ACCESSIBILITY
Gautrain stations, trains, Gaubuses, and Midibuses are fully accessible for passengers with mobility, sight, or hearing impairments.
Click here for a full guide to using the Gautrain.
Getting around with the Gautrain buses
Connected to every Gautrain station are the Gaubuses and Midibuses that connect commuters to the surrounding suburbs. There are route maps and timetables at all Gautrain stations and bus stops, as well as online.
SCHEDULE
Buses arrive every 20 – 40 minutes from Mon – Fri, linked to the train service. Only some bus services operate on weekends, including the Parkhurst, Monte Casino, Mall of Africa, and Pretoria Zoo routes. You can track where the next bus is on the Gautrain app or call +27 10 223 1098.
BUS FARES
Gaubus fares are dependant on Rail on non-Rail usage and travelling during peak or off-peak periods, and vary between R6 and R22. All Midibus tickets cost R13 whether you are a Rail user or not and at all times of day.
PAYMENT
To use the Gaubus connections you will need a Gautrain card or a contactless bank card, as cash is not accepted on board. One Gautrain card or contactless bank card must be used per passenger. To use the Midibuses, passengers can purchase a Midibus Ticket at stations that offer Midibus services.The Midibus service does not use the Gautrain card or contactless bank cards.
USING THE BUSES
Flag the bus while waiting at a Gautrain bus stop by raising your hand as the bus approaches. When boarding a Gaubus, hold your Gautrain card or contactless bank card to the Card Validator and wait for the green light and beep. Press the buzzer to alert the driver of your intention to disembark the bus at the next stop. Do not tag out when exiting the bus. When boarding a Gautrain Midibus, give the driver your paper ticket as a form of payment and let them know of your stop to disembark.
ACCESSIBILITY
Every second bus to depart is wheelchair-equipped.
SERVICE DELAYS
Significant delays will be communicated via SMS, the Gautrain app, or on social media. Information will also be relayed through announcements and signage at the station. To register for service updates, SMS the word 'ALERT' to 44181 at a once-off cost of R1.
To help you plan your journey, here’s our cheat sheet to the Gautrain bus routes across Joburg and Pretoria (updated October 2025). Click the links for each route to see the map, and check gautrain.co.za for more information.
1. Centurion Station bus routes
- C1 Techno Park: 20 stops between the station and Nellmapius Dr.
- C2 Rooihuiskraal: 27 stops between the station and Cnr Capensis St and Kraalnaboom Ave.
- C3 Wierda Park: 23 stops between the station and Cnr Main Rd and Willem Botha St.
- C4 Southdowns: 19 stops between the station and Witch Hazel Ave.
- Highveld: 7 stops between the station and Panfluit St.
- Midstream: 9 stops between the station and Midstream Hill Blvd.
- Samrand: 13 stops between the station Samrand Ave.
2. Hatfield Station bus routes
- H1 Brooklyn: 23 stops between the station and Waterkloof Cnr.
- H2 Lynwood: 17 stops between the station and CSIR.
- H3 Hatfield: 13 stops between the station and Cnr Hamilton Ave and Francis Baard St.
- H5 Menlyn: 20 stops between the station and Cnr Lois St and Gobie St.
- Queenswood: 19 stops between the station and Cunningham Ave.
3. Marlboro Station bus routes
- Kelvin: 12 stops between the station and Southway St.
- Buccleuch: 28 stops between the station and Alsatian Rd.
- Lakeside: 22 stops between the station and Ronald Ave.
- Linbro: 19 stops between the station and Matiff Rd.
- Greenstone: 16 stops between the station and Stoneridge Dr.
- Woodlands Office Park:16 stops between the station and Woodlands Dr.
4. Midrand Station bus routes
- HMS1 Halfway Gardens: 14 stops between the station and Joan Rd.
- SMS1 Summerset: 19 stops between the station and Cnr Beethoven and Plantation Rd.
- M4-1 Mall of Africa: 11 weekday and 13 weekend stops between the station and Magwa Cres.
- M1 Randjespark: 14 stops between the station and Joan Rd.
- M2 Noordwyk: 20 stops between the station and 14th Rd.
- M3 Sunninghill: 14 stops between the station and Joan Rd.
5. Park Station bus routes
- J1 Parktown: 11 stops between the station and Jubilee St.
- J2 CBD: 10 stops between the station and Marshall St.
6. Pretoria Station bus routes
- P3 CBD: 13 stops between the station and Sehume St.
- P5 Pretoria Zoo: 9 stops between the station and Boom St.
7. Rhodesfield Station bus routes
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RF 1 Kempton Park CBD:
14 stops between the station and Pretoria Rd. - RF 2 Emperor's Palace: 9 stops, among them Emperor's Palace and O.R. Tambo International Airport.
- RF 3 Kempton Park Express: 17 stops between the station and Veld St.
8. Rosebank Station bus routes
- RPS1 Parkhurst: 12 stops between the station and Fourth Ave.
- RB4 Hyde Park: 17 stops between the station and Cnr William Nicol Dr and Jan Smuts Ave.
- RB3 Illovo: 14 stops between the station and Melville Rd.
- RB5 Killarney: 14 stops between the station and Killarney Mall.
- RB2 Melrose Arch: 5 stops between the station and Cnr Melrose Blvd and Crescent Dr.
9. Sandton Station bus routes
- S2 Gallo Manor: 19 stops between the station and Morning Glen Mall.
- S3 Rivonia: 19 stops between the station and Cnr Wessels Rd and 12th Ave.
- S4 Randburg: 19 stops between the station and Damelin.
- S5 Fourways: 16 stops between the station and Montecasino Blvd.
For more information, visit the Gautrain website or download the Gautrain app.
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