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How to get fromBrakpan to Sowetoby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Brakpan to Soweto by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Benoni to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Park Station to Lakeviewbus bus Lakeview Station
    1h 15m
    R 240–435

  2. Drive  55.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brakpan to Sowetocar car 55.9 km
    40 min
    R 129–185

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Benoni to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Johannesburg to Merafetrain train
    1h 57m
    R 229–422

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brakpan to Sowetotaxi taxi 55.9 km
    40 min
    R 1,100–1,400

  5. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Brakpan to OR Tambo Airporttaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Johannesburg to Merafetrain train
    2h 14m
    R 597–839

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Brakpan to Soweto.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 83.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Brakpan, South Africa and Soweto, South Africa?

You can take a vehicle from Brakpan to Lakeview via Benoni, Johannesburg, and Park Station in around 1h 15m.

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