Tshwane is particularly accessible as it lies only 48 km from the OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) and has three national highways, the N1, N4 and N14, and two provincial highways, the R21 and R80, converging on the city. Two other World Cup operating airports, namely Wonderboom and Lanseria are within 40 minutes drive. Long distance trains and buses stop at the Pretoria Station, which will operate as a regional transport hub during the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.

Distance from other centres:

When travelling to Tshwane to watch a match or attend the Fan Fest from elsewhere in South Africa, you have a number of transport options:

Shuttle from/to Johannesburg and Sandton

A special World Cup shuttle service will operate between Tshwane and Johannesburg/Sandton.  They will operate on demand from Pretoria Station.  To book visit www.simplytickets.com

Special World Cup coaches to other host cities  

A special 2010 FIFA World Cup™ long distance transport service will operate to (and from) Tshwane from the other inland host cities, namely Nelspruit, Polokwane, Bloemfontein and Rustenburg.  These coaches will operate from and to the City Hall in Paul Kruger Street in the CBD. 

  Dates: 10 June – 27 June 2010  

Operating times: daily 05h00 - 24h00

To book visit www.simplytickets.com 
 

Long distance coach (all cities)

Regular long distance bus services to and from Tshwane operate from the Pretoria Station. Tickets can be bought from Computicket (www.computicket.co.za) or at Shoprite/Checkers stores which can be found in many malls across South Africa.

 Long distance bus services are provided by:

Inter-city Rail

Inside Gauteng

If you are travelling to Tshwane from Johannesburg (or elsewhere in Gauteng) via rail, special 2010 Soccer trains will operate to the stadiums on match days.  (see Match Transport)  On non match days, you can use the Metrorail service.  Trains run daily between 04h30 and 20h00 along various routes within Tshwane and between Tshwane and Johannesburg. Information on routes and train schedules can be obtained from +27 (0)12 315 2007/8. There is also an information office at each station where routes, tariffs, tickets and time tables can be obtained. Typically the cost of a single train trip within Tshwane is less than R10.

 Website: http://www.metrorail.co.za

Outside Gauteng

If you are travelling to Tshwane from outside of the Gauteng Province, you will make use of the Shoshloza Meyl .  Shosholoza Meyl provides long distance rail services direct between Tshwane (Pretoria Station) and Nelspruit and Polokwane; and to other cities via Johannesburg (Park Station). Information on routes and train schedules can be obtained from +27 (0)86 000 8888. There is also an information office at Pretoria Station where routes, tariffs, tickets and time tables can be obtained.

   Website: http://www.shosholozameyl.co.za

Airport transfers  

You can fly into Gauteng via one of three airports, namely OR Tambo International, Lanseria International or Wonderboom (charter and small flights only). 

Airport Shuttle Services

A special 2010 World Cup airport shuttle service will operate from OR Tambo and Lanseria airports (not Wonderboom) which will drop fans off at the Pretoria Station, from where they can catch trains to the stadium or taxis to elsewhere in Tshwane. 

All shuttles will drop off at the Tshwane Regional Transport Hub at the Pretoria Station in the CBD.

To book visit www.simplytickets.com  

Metered taxis are available for conveying people on an ad hoc basis and charge for the distance travelled.  These taxis are available at the main transport hubs, including OR Tambo International Airport, Lanseria International Airport, Wonderboom Airport and Pretoria Station.  The typical cost of a metered taxi between OR Tambo and Pretoria is about R750 (one way).  Metered taxi companies contact details: