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How to get fromO.R. Tambo International Airport to Sandton Cityby train, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Sandton City by train, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from OR Tambo Airport to Sandtontrain train East-West /OR Tambo Service
    17 min
    R 40–210

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Sandton Citytaxi taxi 22.5 km
    21 min
    R 370–440

  3. Drive 22.5 km

    1. Drive from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Sandton Citycar car 22.5 km
    21 min
    R 51–74

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Johannesburg Airport to Sandton Cityshuttle bus
    22 min
    R 450–1,100

  5. Shuttle via Johannesburg OR Tambo

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sandtonshuttle bus
    1h 11m
    R 750

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  • Distance: 20.2 km
  • Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between O.R. Tambo International Airport, South Africa and Sandton City, South Africa?

Gautrain operates a train from OR Tambo Airport to Sandton every 20 minutes. Tickets cost R 40–210 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, Shuttle King operates a shuttle from Johannesburg Airport to Sandton City on demand. Tickets cost R 450–1,100 and the journey takes 22 min.

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