Johannesburg to Pretoria by train
Pretoria lies 53 km (33 mi) north of Johannesburg, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 46 min at the speeds typical of South Africa rail, over roughly 64 km (40 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Johannesburg | Pretoria | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Population | 9.4 million | 2.1 million |
| Elevation | 1,767 m (5,797 ft) | 1,332 m (4,370 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Stations on record | Johannesburg Park Station, Westgate | Pretoria railway station |
| Postal codes | 2000–2198 | 0002–0204 |
Where to book trains from Johannesburg to Pretoria
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Staying in Pretoria
Our booking partner lists 991 places to stay in Pretoria. Of the 564 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (290), and 26 are five-star. Across 427 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 162,954 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Pretoria from Johannesburg?
53 km (33 mi) in a straight line, north of Johannesburg; by road roughly 64 km (40 mi).
How long does it take to get from Johannesburg to Pretoria by train?
About 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Johannesburg and Pretoria?
No, both are on Africa/Johannesburg at the moment.
Where can I stay in Pretoria?
Our booking partner lists 991 places to stay in Pretoria, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.