Blue Train Tours: Experience the Iconic Blue Train South Africa Journey
If you’re considering adventuring away from home and treating yourself to a dose of luxury, Blue Train Tours can offer you the experience you’re looking for. The Blue Train South Africa is a genuine icon in luxury train travel and an enterprise that this magnificent country is enormously proud of. Operated by Transnet Freight Rail, our Blue Train holiday packages offer you a magical way of travelling from Pretoria to Cape Town while enjoying unbeatable hospitality that has been a trademark of Blue Train trips since 1946.
South Africa’s Legendary Blue Train Luxury Tours Dates & prices
Below are the rail tours we offer that use the Blue Train. Just click on any tour to open a PDF containing all you need to know about the trip including a detailed itinerary, dates and prices.
Note: The published prices for these tours are in outh African Rand (ZAR). However, we can quote and accept payment in GB Pounds, USD, Singaporean Dollars, Australian Dollars, Canadian Dollars and more. Contact us for a quote in your currency.
● Please remember that booking as far ahead as you can in advance is essential for these trains ●
The Blue Train – Cape Town to pretoria – Dates & Prices 2026
BTCP | 2 Nights | Cape Town ● Kimberley ● Pretoria.
Departs Cape Town on the following dates in 2026
January 15th, 22nd, 29th ● February 12th, 19th, 26th ● March 12th, 19th, 26th ● April 9th ,16th, 23rd ● May 7th, 14th ● July 16th, 23rd, 30th ● August 6th, 23rd, 30th ● September 10th, 17th, 24th ● October 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th ● November 19th, 26th ● December 3rd, 10th, 17th.
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2026 Prices in South African Rand (ZAR). Contact us for a confirmed quote in your preferred currency.
★ Luxury Suite | Twin / Double bed | ZAR 63,420 per person (Sept Oct Nov)
★ Luxury Suite | Twin / Double bed | ZAR 51,905 per person (Other Months)
★ Luxury Suite | Single Occupancy | ZAR 95,130 (Sept Oct Nov)
★ Luxury Suite | Single Occupancy | ZAR 77,858 (Other Months)
★ De Luxe Suite | Twin / Double bed | ZAR 50,220 per person (Sept Oct Nov)
★ De Luxe Suite | Twin / Double bed | ZAR 40,865 per person (Other Months)
★ De Luxe Suite | Single Occupancy | ZAR 75,330 (Sept Oct Nov)
★ De Luxe Suite | Single Occupancy | ZAR 61,028 (Other Months)
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The Blue Train – pretoria to Cape Town – Dates & Prices 2026
BTPC | 2 Nights | Pretoria ● Kimberley ● Cape Town.
Departs Pretoria on the following dates in 2026
January 12th, 19th, 26th ● February 9th, 16th, 23rd ● March 9th, 16th, 23rd ● April 6th, 13th, 20th ● May 4th, 11th ● July 13th, 20th, 27th ● August 3rd, 10th, 17th ● September 7th, 14th, 21st ● October 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th ● November 16th, 23rd, 30th ● December 7th, 14th.
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2026 Prices in South African Rand (ZAR). Contact us for a confirmed quote in your preferred currency.
★ Luxury Suite | Twin / Double bed | ZAR 63,420 per person (Sept Oct Nov)
★ Luxury Suite | Twin / Double bed | ZAR 51,905 per person (Other Months)
★ Luxury Suite | Single Occupancy | ZAR 95,130 (Sept Oct Nov)
★ Luxury Suite | Single Occupancy | ZAR 77,858 (Other Months)
★ De Luxe Suite | Twin / Double bed | ZAR 50,220 per person (Sept Oct Nov)
★ De Luxe Suite | Twin / Double bed | ZAR 40,865 per person (Other Months)
★ De Luxe Suite | Single Occupancy | ZAR 75,330 (Sept Oct Nov)
★ De Luxe Suite | Single Occupancy | ZAR 61,028 (Other Months)
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Blue Train Cabin Classes
The Blue Train in South Africa offers two luxurious cabin classes, De Luxe and Luxury. Deluxe cabins are elegantly appointed with twin or double beds, en-suite bathrooms, and personal climate control. Luxury cabins provide even more space, enhanced amenities, and the option of a full-size bathtub. Both classes offer impeccable service and exquisite dining. Learn more about these cabins below.
● Luxury Suites on the Blue Train ●
Your Luxury Suite will enchant you from the moment your personal butler ushers you aboard. It extends the offering from a De Luxe suite even further; by an extra metre of your domain, with twin or double bedded suites which offer you long and luxurious bath tubs and a private digital interactive entertainment system, with an inviting selection of music CDs and big-screen movies on Blue-Ray DVD. Luxury coaches have three Luxury Suites that each measure 5,13 by 2 metres and give you the option of twin beds or a double bed.
Your De Luxe or Luxury suites are your home-away-from-home lounges. Need to send an important email halfway across the world or make that urgent phone call? Relax in knowing that all suites are fitted with WI-FI service that is complimentary to all our guests. Use the telephone system in each suite to dial your butler, at no extra charge, for an apéritif or even call family and friends across the Atlantic and relay your Blue Train experience at a minimal fee.
An act of alchemy transforms your sitting area into a restful night-time sanctuary. Goose down duvets and pillows and 100 percent percale cotton bedding envelop you as you drift off after a soothing, scented soak or shower in your marble and gold-appointed bathroom, lulled by the rhythm of the whispering wheels.
Photos and illustrations are for guidance only and may differ to your actual cabin.
● De Luxe Suites on the Blue Train ●
Your De Luxe Suite will forever alter your definition of what style and class entail. From your elegant and relaxing lounge during the day, it transforms into a subtly-lit bedroom of indulgence during the night, bedecked with goose-down and 100 per cent percale-cotton bedding, from your individually-controlled air-conditioning system, under-floor heating, opulent marble and gold-fitted bathroom, its scented bath salts and plush monogrammed towels, to the electronic entertainment options on offer.
And then, of course, all this accompanied by the ever-changing vistas of the countryside…
The De Luxe coaches each have four suites that measure 4 by 2 metres. One of these contains a double bed and a ¾ size bath tub with handheld shower, while the others have twin beds with showers.
Photos and illustrations are for guidance only and may differ to your actual cabin.
South Africa’s Blue Train Gallery
A selection of photos below give a flavour of life on board the Blue Train.
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South Africa’s Blue Train Tours: Elegance and Sophistication on Rails
South Africa’s Blue Train has been synonymous with the warmth of its hospitality and the opulence of its accommodation since making its debut in the late 1940s. Whether you’re looking to sit back, kick your shoes off, and unwind on the 2-night Blue Train Cape Town to Pretoria route or the reverse journey, these Blue Train South Africa specials offer a truly unique glimpse into some of the country’s most stunning diverse scenery.
As a guest boarding Blue Train tours in South Africa, you’ll find yourself fully immersed in the lap of luxury for the duration of your journey. From a dedicated butler and spacious and beautifully designed cabin to the observation car and incredible onboard dining, the luxury Blue Train South Africa will continue to draw you in and impress you at every turn. Blue Train prices for upcoming tours represent immense value, and the Blue Train Express is something everyone should experience.
African Blue Train Holidays: From Cape Town to Pretoria in Opulent Style
The Luxury Train Travel Company’s Blue Train holiday packages allow you to steep your soul in the wonderful things this country offers. Once you’ve boarded the Blue Train, Cape Town to Pretoria route, you’re in for a first-class treat as you’ll have some magical opportunities and off-train excursions made available to you. You could add a “rail safari” to your South African Blue Train package and visit the Kruger National Park to see South Africa’s big five: elephant, rhino, lion, leopard, and buffalo.
If off-train excursions aren’t your thing, the luxury Blue Train South Africa won’t leave you short of enjoyable experiences. You could relax in the observation car and enjoy a glass of champagne on your Blue Train holiday. The landscape along the route is mesmerising; you could spend hours taking in the spectacular vistas. If you want to cocoon yourself in your luxurious suite while resting easy on the African Blue Train, bury your head in a good book and watch the world go by on one of our Blue Train holidays in South Africa.
Blue Train South Africa Prices: Luxury Meets Affordability
Luxury and affordability are two words that will have a unique meaning to each of us. But one thing that can’t be argued is the luxury of South Africa’s Blue Train. Available packages for 2025/2026 will introduce you to the height of luxury rail travel that can comfortably be set side by side with any luxury trains currently operating worldwide. The Blue Train South Africa route, north or southbound, allows its passengers to indulge like royalty.
Blue Train prices also represent incredible monetary worth. Blue train packages can be booked as part of a wider-reaching South African adventure or as a 3-day and 2-night short getaway. A Blue Train travel package is something that everyone should experience, and thanks to our Blue Train prices being so reasonable, they can. Our Blue Train holidays in South Africa start at over USD 1,500 and provide absolute luxury and comfort, including your meals, wine, and cigars, if that’s your thing.
Blue Train Specials: Exclusive Deals for the Discerning Traveller
Here at The Luxury Train Travel Company, we want to give our clientele the most rewarding experience when booking one of our Blue Train holiday packages. We have long excelled in customer service and assisting in providing Blue Train trips that far exceed expectations. For many guests boarding South Africa’s Blue Train, it will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, maybe the beginning of a honeymoon, a wedding anniversary, or a retirement treat.
Our Blue Train specials have been curated to ensure the finest of details have been taken care of as we make every effort possible to ensure your time aboard the African Blue Train is unforgettable for all the right reasons. Whether you want to book the Blue Train Cape Town to Pretoria or the return Blue Train tour, we’re with you every step to ensure it’s perfect. Check out our Blue Train specials and speak to an expert here who will help you get the best deal for your luxury rail journey in South Africa.
Available Blue Train Packages: Tailored for Every Adventurous Soul
Even though many people are never fortunate enough not to treat themselves, we all love an adventure. The Luxury Train Travel Company is here to make it easy for you to book that dream trip in the form of one of our beautifully curated Blue Train tours in South Africa. And if you’re seeking adventure, what an adventure this is, and you get to enjoy it all in the lap of luxury. Our Blue Train South Africa specials promise you the experience you’ve been missing, and you’ll experience it in total comfort.
Whichever Blue Train travel package you settle on as your dream journey, you can experience the finest of the country, from South Africa’s “Big Five” the elephant, lion, buffalo, leopard, and rhino, to Kimberley Open Mine Museum. Onboard, you’ll indulge in best-in-class accommodation and onboard service, including a butler. Along the Blue Train South Africa route, you can enjoy fine wines and champagne, spectacular meals prepared onboard, and relax in the bar or observation car.
The Classic Route: Blue Train from Pretoria to Cape Town and Beyond
The classic and most popular route is the Blue Train trip to Cape Town. The journey begins in Pretoria, some 1600km northeast of the port city of Cape Town. You’ll register and then check in to the Blue Train lounge for a midday departure. Your Blue Train tour will begin with canapés being served. High Tea is served at 4 p.m. before you can dress for one of two dinner settings in a jacket or waistcoat for the gentlemen and elegant wear for the ladies.
After enjoying a stunning fine dining meal, you could relax at the bar or retire in your luxury cabin for the evening. Day 2 sees South Africa’s Blue Train arrive at Kimberly station for your excursion to the Open Mine Museum. You’ll depart around midday for lunch onboard the Blue Train Express. Day 3 will see your Blue Train South Africa route end as you arrive at Cape Town Station at 6 p.m., where you’ll depart to continue your journey.
A Journey to Remember: The Blue Train Express Adventure
Luxury train travel has always provided a beautifully laid-back way of journeying from one destination to the next. Unlike other forms of transport, a trip onboard the African Blue Train is as much about the journey itself as it is about reaching Cape Town or Pretoria. Our Blue Train tours in South Africa include adventure, excitement, and thrills while remaining relaxed in total luxury. Our Blue Train tour packages are wonderfully designed to optimise unique opportunities and create a lifetime of incredible memories.
Blue Train Trips in South Africa: Discover the Country’s Hidden Gems
Blue Train trips allow the discerning traveller to explore the magical country in a way that no other method of transport allows. Whether you’re booked on the Blue Train Cape Town to Pretoria route, the reverse journey, or both, you’ll get a unique perspective of South Africa. You could book one of our Blue Train available packages as a stand-alone trip or use a journey on the Blue Train Express to embellish a wide-ranging tour of the country to discover more of its secrets and hidden gems.
Luxury Blue Train Tour Packages: Curated for Ultimate Travel Bliss
Each Blue Train travel package has been carefully curated to produce lifelong experiences and memories. Whether it’s your first Blue Train trip to Cape Town or your tenth, you’ll never be let down by the tremendous level of onboard luxury and the experiences along the route. The Blue Train South Africa route is extraordinary, and even the most seasoned luxury traveller will be dazzled by the opulence and old-world charm of any of these Blue Train tours.