Trains to Soweto
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
No railway station in Soweto is recorded in Wikidata. Rail options below are for the nearest cities that do have one; the last leg is by road.
Rail routes from Soweto
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soweto to Benoni | South Africa | 47 km (29 mi) | about 40 min |
| Soweto to Thembisa | South Africa | 48 km (30 mi) | about 41 min |
| Soweto to Pretoria | South Africa | 67 km (42 mi) | about 58 min |
| Soweto to Soshanguve | South Africa | 92 km (57 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Soweto to Kroonstad | South Africa | 166 km (103 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Soweto to Bloemfontein | South Africa | 356 km (221 mi) | about 5 h 7 min |
| Soweto to Kimberley | South Africa | 410 km (255 mi) | about 5 h 54 min |
| Soweto to Pietermaritzburg | South Africa | 448 km (278 mi) | about 6 h 26 min |
| Soweto to Durban | South Africa | 506 km (314 mi) | about 7 h 16 min |
| Soweto to Kariega | South Africa | 865 km (538 mi) | about 12 h 26 min |
| Soweto to Gqeberha | South Africa | 882 km (548 mi) | about 12 h 41 min |
| Soweto to Cape Town | South Africa | 1,243 km (773 mi) | about 17 h 52 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.