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How to get fromJohannesburg to Marikanaby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Johannesburg to Marikana by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Park to Pretoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Pretoria to Mabopanetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Soshanguve to Rustenburgbus bus
    4h 51m
    R 542–1,364

  2. Drive 106.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Marikanacar car 106.2 km
    1h 35m
    R 238–343

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Harrison Street to Beyers Naude & Princess Streetbus bus C4
    2. Take the taxi from Beyers Naude & Princess Street to Marikanataxi taxi
    1h 58m
    R 1,517–1,920

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Johannesburg to Marikanataxi taxi 106.2 km
    1h 35m
    R 1,700–2,100

  5. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Park to Pretoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Pretoria to Saulsvilletrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Saulsville to Marikanataxi taxi
    2h 16m
    R 1,190–1,512

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 226.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Marikana, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Johannesburg to Marikana. However, you can take the train to Pretoria, take the train to Mabopane, walk to Soshanguve, take the bus to Rustenburg, then take the taxi to Marikana. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Beyers Naude & Princess Street then take the taxi to Marikana.

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