There are 4 ways to get from Melrose Arch to Soweto by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Melrose Arch to Constitutional Hillbus Red Tour
- Take the bus from Constitutional Hill to Lakeviewbus Lakeview Station
1h 7mR 336–371Train
cheapest- Take the train from Johannesburg to Merafetrain
1h 46mR 60–387Drive 32.5 km
- Drive from Melrose Arch to Sowetocar 32.5 km
26 minR 75–108Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melrose Arch to Sowetotaxi 32.5 km
26 minR 650–850
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melrose Arch to Soweto is to drive which costs R 70 - R 110 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Melrose Arch to Soweto is to drive which takes 26 min and costs R 70 - R 110.
No, there is no direct bus from Melrose Arch to Soweto. However, there are services departing from Melrose Arch and arriving at Lakeview via Constitutional Hill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Melrose Arch to Soweto. However, there are services departing from Rosebank and arriving at Merafe via Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
The distance between Melrose Arch and Soweto is 52 km. The road distance is 32.5 km.
The best way to get from Melrose Arch to Soweto without a car is to bus which takes 1h 7m and costs R 330 - R 380.
It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Melrose Arch to Soweto, including transfers.
Melrose Arch to Soweto bus services, operated by Citysightseeing, depart from Melrose Arch station.
Melrose Arch to Soweto train services, operated by Prasa, depart from Johannesburg station.
The best way to get from Melrose Arch to Soweto is to bus which takes 1h 7m and costs R 330 - R 380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs R 55 - R 390 and takes 1h 46m.
What companies run services between Melrose Arch, South Africa and Soweto, South Africa?
You can take a bus from Melrose Arch to Lakeview via Constitutional Hill in around 1h 7m. Alternatively, Prasa operates a train from Johannesburg to Merafe hourly. Tickets cost R 11–13 and the journey takes 45 min.
- Phone
- +27 11 013 6700
- [email protected]
- Website
- PRASA
Train from Johannesburg to Merafe
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- R 11–13
- Website
- PRASA
- Phone
- 021 511 6000
- [email protected]
- Website
- citysightseeing.co.za
Bus from Melrose Arch to Constitutional Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- R 310–350
- Schedules at
- citysightseeing.co.za
- Hop on and off
- R 325
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- R 650–850
Corporate Cabs
- Phone
- +27 11 782 1391
- Website
- corporatecabs.co.za
Orange Cabs
- Phone
- 0860 700 222
- Website
- orangecab.co.za
Ortiac
- Phone
- +27 76 382 9496
- Website
- ortiacortambocab.co.za
Sandton Taxi Cabs
- Phone
- +27 78 396 4115
- Website
- sandtontaxicabs.co.za
UBER
- Phone
- 0800172956
- Website
- uber.com
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Booking & Getting There
Melrose Arch to Soweto bus services, operated by Citysightseeing, arrive at Constitutional Hill station.
Melrose Arch to Soweto train services, operated by Prasa, arrive at Merafe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melrose Arch to Soweto is 33 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Melrose Arch to Soweto.
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