Premier Classe train reservationsWhilst a notch below the luxurious Blue Train, the Premier Classe offers a very high specification service.
Please contact Yvette Lawton to make a reservation or for enquiries:
Yvette Lawton |
079 477 6762 (ph) |
Premier Classe train Premier Classe train reservations may be made between:
Durban - Johannesburg (from 14 Oct 2008)
Cape Town - Port Elizabeth (from 5 Dec 2008)
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JNB - DBN |
DBN - JNB |
JNB - CPT |
CPT - JNB |
CPT - PE |
PE - CPT |
Departures |
Fri @ 1820 |
Sun @ 1730 |
Sun, Thu @ 1500 |
Tue, Sat @ 0905 |
Fri @ 1500 |
Sun @ 0845 |
Arrivals |
Sat @ 0830 |
Mon @1630 |
Mon, Fri @ 0905 |
Wed, Sun @ 1103 |
Sat @ 1557 |
Mon @ 0920 |
Dec 2008 & Jan 2009 |
R980 |
R980 |
R2250 |
R2250 |
R2250 |
R1250 |
Feb 2009 |
R600 |
R600 |
R1380 |
R1380 |
R1380 |
? |
Mar 2009 |
R750 |
R750 |
R1730 |
R1730 |
R1730 |
? |
Aug 2009 |
R720 |
R720 |
R1520 |
R1520 |
R1120 |
|
Sep 2009 |
R870 |
R870 |
R1920 |
R1920 |
R1370 |
|
Oct 2009 |
R870 |
R870 |
R1920 |
R1920 |
R1370 |
|
Nov 2009 |
R720 |
R720 |
R1520 |
R1520 |
R1120 |
|
Dec 2009 |
R1120 |
R1120 |
R2500 |
R2500 |
R1770 |
|
Jan 2010 |
R1120 |
R1120 |
R2500 |
R2500 |
R1770 |
|
Feb 2010 |
R720 |
R720 |
R1250 |
R1250 |
R1120 |
|
Mar 2010 |
R870 |
R870 |
R1920 |
R1920 |
R1370 |
|
Apr 2010 |
R1010 |
R1010 |
R2210 |
R2210 |
R1580 |
R1580 |
Schedules & prices are subject to change without notice.
Unfortuanately Premier Classe train reservations cannot be made online. Fill out the reservation form and send it to Premier Classe.
Telephonic reservations |
Central Reservations 086 000 8888 |
Fax |
Johannesburg 011 773 7946 |
The Premier Class train route between Johannesburg and Cape Town stops at Klerksdorp, Kimberley, De Aar, Beaufort West, Matjiesfontein and Worcester.

16 Nov 2010 |
Premier Class train services are reinstated. |
15 Aug 2010 |
Following a dispute between Transnet & Prasa, it seems that the only Prasa train which will run in the next two weeks is this weekend's Premier Classe service from Johannesburg to Durban and back. All the other other Premier Classe trains have also been cancelled. |
May 2010 |
Premier Classe train services are suspended whilst Transnet workers go on strike. |
5 Dec 2008 |
Premier Classe's inaugural train trip from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth. |
14 Oct 2008 |
Spoornet launches Premier Classe train trips between Johannesburg and Durban. |
Oct 2007 |
A new Premier Classe train is introduced which can transport 126 passengers. |
2006 |
The Premier Classe trains becomes a dedicated luxury train with 11 coaches accommodating eighty four passengers. |
2001 |
The Premier Classe train is established, with its 4 coaches being able to transport 24 passengers. |