Buslyft Trains — Seamlessly Integrate
Rail into Your Journey
Book Gautrain, Shosholoza Meyl, PRASA Metro, and the Blue Train alongside a Buslyft door-to-door transfer — all in one booking, one payment, one QR code.
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Rail operators integrated
200+
Stations covered
10
Gautrain stations
R 0
Surge on subscriptions
Search Train Services
Search Gautrain, Shosholoza Meyl, and PRASA Metro routes between major SA cities.
SA Train Operators
Four rail networks. One Buslyft integration.
Rapid Rail — Gauteng
South Africa's only high-speed rail service connects OR Tambo International Airport with Sandton, Johannesburg CBD, Midrand, Centurion, Pretoria, and Hatfield. Peak frequency of 12 minutes. Buslyft operates feeder and onward rides at all 10 Gautrain stations.
- Airport express link
- Feeder rides at all stations
- Pre-book Buslyft connections
- Monthly commuter passes
- Contactless Gautrain card
Key routes
Sandton → OR Tambo Airport
12 min peak
Johannesburg → Pretoria
15 min peak
OR Tambo → Hatfield
30 min off-peak
Buslyft integration points
Gautrain — all 10 stations
Buslyft feeder and onward rides available at every Gautrain station, every day.
OR Tambo Airport
Ekurhuleni · Airport zone
Rhodesfield
Ekurhuleni · East zone
Marlboro
Johannesburg · East zone
Sandton
Johannesburg · Central zone
Rosebank
Johannesburg · Central zone
Park Station
Johannesburg · CBD zone
Centurion
Centurion · Tshwane zone
Pretoria
Pretoria · Tshwane zone
Hatfield
Pretoria · Tshwane zone
Midrand
Midrand · North zone
How Buslyft Trains works
QR ticketing, live schedule sync, and door-to-door transfers — in four steps.
Search train services
Select your origin city, destination, travel date, and passenger count. Buslyft shows live schedules for Gautrain, Shosholoza Meyl, PRASA Metro, and the Blue Train.
Choose your class
Select Economy, Business, Tourist, or Sleeper class depending on the service. Prices and seat availability are shown in real time.
Add Buslyft transfers
At checkout, add a Buslyft pickup from your address to the departure station — and another from the arrival station to your destination. One booking, one fare.
Board with your QR pass
Your Buslyft QR code unlocks at the Gautrain gate kiosk. For other services, your digital ticket is stored in the Buslyft app — no printing needed.
QR ticketing
One QR code covers your Buslyft pickup and Gautrain gate.
Real-time tracking
Live GPS for your driver and live departure boards for your train.
Luggage delivery
For Shosholoza Meyl — send your bags ahead with a dedicated luggage van.
Buslyft + Train — one complete journey
Book rail and road in a single checkout. No switching apps, no coordination headache.
OR Tambo Airport (land)
Buslyft pickup (3 min)
Gautrain Sandton (15 min)
Buslyft drop-off (5 min)
Sandton boardroom
Save 45 min vs driving
V&A Airbnb
Buslyft to Cape Town station (20 min)
Shosholoza Meyl (27 h sleeper)
Buslyft from Park Station (10 min)
Sandton Hotel
Most affordable long-haul option
Home (Hatfield)
Buslyft subscription pickup (07:15)
Pretoria Gautrain station
Gautrain to Sandton (37 min)
Office (on foot)
Monthly pass — R 0 surge
Subscribe to a daily Gautrain feeder route
Take the same Gautrain route every weekday? Subscribe to a monthly Buslyft commute pass. We guarantee your morning pickup at the same time every day — no surge, no scrambling at 7am.
- Guaranteed weekday pickup time
- Flat monthly billing — no per-trip charges
- Same verified driver where possible
- Free cancellations by 9pm the evening before
- Connects with any Gautrain or Metro Rail station
- Covers OR Tambo feeder for frequent flyers
R 0
Surge pricing (ever)
99%
On-time rate
21
Commute days covered / month
3 min
Avg driver arrival window
Popular rail routes with Buslyft transfers
Transparent pricing
| Service | What Buslyft provides | Starting from |
|---|---|---|
| Gautrain feeder (single trip) | Door to Gautrain station | R 85 |
| Gautrain feeder + onward ride | Station pickup on arrival | R 160 |
| Shosholoza Meyl transfer | Home to intercity station | R 120 |
| Shosholoza Meyl + luggage van | Van with roof rack, up to 4 cases | R 220 |
| PRASA Metro feeder (monthly) | Daily subscription, no surge | R 1 200/mo |
| Blue Train luxury transfer | Sedan to/from station | R 350 |
Rail tickets (Gautrain card, PRASA tickets, Shosholoza Meyl) are purchased separately through the respective rail operator.
Rail transfer FAQs
Buslyft Rail — built on trust
Seamless rail connections across South Africa
Book a Buslyft feeder ride for Gautrain, Metro Rail, Shosholoza Meyl, or the Blue Train — and never miss your train again.