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

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There are 6 ways to get from Brakpan to Soweto by taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Brakpan to Harrison Streettaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Harrison Street to Lakeviewbus bus Lakeview Station
    1h 5m
    R 663–786

  2. Drive 56.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brakpan to Sowetocar car 56.4 km
    41 min
    R 127–184

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Brakpan to Germistontaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Germiston to Jnb Park Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Johannesburg to Merafetrain train
    2h 10m
    R 407–481

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brakpan to Sowetotaxi taxi 56.4 km
    41 min
    R 900–1,100

  5. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Brakpan to Germistontaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Germiston to Jnb Park Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Park Station to Lakeviewbus bus
    1h 28m
    R 418–494

  6. Taxi, train via Sandton

    1. Take the taxi from Brakpan to OR Tambo Airporttaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Johannesburg to Merafetrain train
    2h 15m
    R 490–712

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 87.9 km
  • Duration: 1h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Brakpan to Soweto. However, you can take the taxi to Harrison Street, take the bus to Lakeview, then take the bus to Koma & Molele. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Germiston, take the train to Jnb Park Station, then take the train to Merafe.

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