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How to get fromPretoria to Vaal Damby bus, taxi, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Pretoria to Vaal Dam by bus, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pretoria to Total Energies Helmutbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Total Energies Helmut to Vaal Damtaxi taxi
    3h 13m
    R 436–626

  2. Drive  180.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pretoria to Vaal Damcar car 180.4 km
    2h 23m
    R 419–606

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Pretoria to Parktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Vereenigingbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vereeniging to Vaal Damtaxi taxi
    3h 39m
    R 870–1,110

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  • Distance: 179.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Pretoria, South Africa and Vaal Dam, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Pretoria to Vaal Dam. However, you can take the bus to Total Energies Helmut then take the taxi to Vaal Dam. Alternatively, you can drive from Pretoria to Vaal Dam in around 2h 23m.

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