The overnight trip between Johannesburg and Durban takes approximately 14 hours, departing
Johannesburg and Durban in the evening and arriving the following morning refreshed at your end
destination. Please note that the intermediate stops are for operational purposes only and do not allow for excursions off the train.
From Johannesburg to Durban
The Premier Classe departs from Johannesburg to Durban - Every Friday.
From Durban to Johannesburg
The Premier Classe departs from Durban to Johannesburg - Every Sunday
The scheduled train programme is as follows:
Johannesburg to Durban
Friday Schedule
17:30
Guests convene at the Premier Classe lounge at Johannesburg station for pre-departure tea and coffee
18:20
Depart from Johannesburg station with welcoming drinks and snacks served in the Lounge Car
19:00
Dinner is served in the Dining Car
Saturday Schedule
06:30
Early morning tea or coffee is served on request
07:00
Breakfast is served in the Dining Car
08:30
The train arrives in Durban
Durban to Johannesburg Sunday Schedule
16:30
Guests convene at the Sales and Reservations office at Durban station where after you will be escorted to the train.
17:00
Pre-departure tea and coffee will be served inside the train next to the platform
17:30
Train Departs from Durban Station with welcoming drinks and snacks served in the Lounge Car
19:10
Dinner is served in the Dining Car
Monday Schedule
05:00
Early morning tea or coffee is served on request
05:30
Breakfast is served in the Dining Car
06:25
The train arrives in Johannesburg
RATES: DURBAN ROUTE
2018 PASSANGER RATES
PER PERSON
27 Jan 2018 – 20 Nov 2018
21 Nov 2018 – 31 Jan 2019
R 1 320.00
R 1 560.00
Important Notes:
BASED ON A ONE WAY JOURNEY - These are one way fares. A return trip will be double the price.
These rates are per person sharing.
Children between 9 years and 2 years of age pay 80% of the adult price if sharing with an adult
Children 1 years and younger travel for free
Timetable and rates are subject to change without notification.
Fares include all meals, morning tea or coffee in the Departure Lounge, afternoon high tea or coffee, accommodation and bedding
PLEASE NOTE: TRAIN SCHEDULES AND FARES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTIFICATION.
Car Transport on the Train
Passengers must be onboard the train in order for Premier Class to transport the vehicles. You cannot transport a vehicle only
Small vehicles
Maximum height of car = 1400mm
8 cars per carriage – maximum 2 car-carriages per train
2018 CAR TRANSPORT PRICES
Per Vehicle
Available on request
Large vehicles
Height of car more than 1400mm & 4x4’s
Max height + 1900mm
Max length = Mercedes Sprinter
3 Vehicles per carriage – maximum 2 car-carriages per train