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 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.
Times/FaresThe Tourist Class restaurant coach offers South African meals and beverages on a cash basis. Snacks can be purchased from the service trolley. Bringing your own food is allowed. Bedding, can be purchased from the bedding attendant on the train at R75 per person.
Times/FaresPrivate Motor Car Transport for sedan, SUV's, 4x4 and Bakkies is available on train routes Johannesburg -Cape Town -Durban and -Port Elizabeth. *Car only transport and Car Transport with Tourist Class passengers, can only be booked three month (90 days) in advance.
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