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How to get fromSoweto to Brakpanby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Soweto to Brakpan by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Merafe to Johannesburgtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from OR Tambo Airport to Brakpantaxi taxi
    1h 53m
    R 568–824

  2. Drive  55.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Soweto to Brakpancar car 55.9 km
    40 min
    R 128–185

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lakeview to Park Stationbus bus Lakeview Station
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Benonibus bus
    2h 10m
    R 232–435

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Soweto to Brakpantaxi taxi 55.9 km
    40 min
    R 1,100–1,400

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Merafe to Johannesburgtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Benonibus bus
    2h 28m
    R 226–422

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 79.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Lakeview to Brakpan via Park Station, Johannesburg, and Benoni in around 2h 10m.

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