Shosholoza Meyl Tourist Class offers safe long distance, city to city, economy sleeper class passenger train travel in South Africa. Tourist Class Shosholoza Meyl trains travel Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, East London rail routes on a weekly timetable at affordable rates. Simply complete the booking form below and we will reply via Email with a quotation, confirming on board services, travel dates, availability, timetable and fares.
Tourist Class trains have 2 berth coupes, 4 berth compartments with bunk beds, communal toilet and shower at the end of each coach. Couples travel in 2 berth coupes and families in 4 berth compartments. Solo travellers share a 4 berth with fellow travellers of the same gender.
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The Tourist Class restaurant coach offers South African meals and beverages on a cash basis. Snacks can also be purchased from the service trolley. Bringing your own food is allowed. Bedding can be purchased from the bedding attendant at R 52 per person.
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Private Car Transport is available on train routes Johannesburg - Cape Town and Johannesburg - Durban. Only passenger cars up to 1.4m height can be transported on Tourist Class trains. Car transport with Tourist Class passengers can be booked up to 90 days (3 month) in advance.
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