SA-Rail Train Tours
South Africa
Here, we will book you for the most luxurious train travel experience you can get in South Africa. With SA-Rail services, you can book your luxury ticket for The Blue Train, Rovos Rail, Premier Classe and Shongololo Express. We specialize in ensuring classic luxury train travel in South Africa.
Premier Classe | Proudly brought to you by SA-Rail
About Premier Classe
Premier Classe came into existance in 2001, hooking its only two coaches to the Transkaroo Tourist service running between Johannesburg and Cape Town.
By 2006 the demand from passengers was such that in May of that year Premier Classe launched its full train set running between Johannesburg and Cape Town. With that, the frequency and capacity also increased. Where Premier Classe originally carried 28 passengers, it could now accommodate 84 passengers. In November 2007 a refurbished Premier Classe set joined the service, with added features like dining/lounge cars, a conference coach and a smoking lounge, more spacious compartments and upgraded bathrooms.
Enjoy the best African cuisine, prepared by our gourmet chefs, while sipping on the best South African wines. Our five-course dinners and delectable High Teas are served in the luxury of the air-conditioned Dining Car, and is complemented by the passing scenery. A special children’s menu is available on request for younger guests travelling with us.
Unwind with a cocktail or High Tea in the Lounge Car and Bar, or if work is on your mind, make use of Premier Classe’s conference facility, with ample room for up to 20 delegates, ensuring a conference experience to remember.
As an added convenience, Premier Classe enables you to carry on your journey in the comfort of your own vehicle with our Car Transportation service. The specially designed vehicle carriage can accommodate up to eight cars. (Currently only available on the Johannesburg/Cape Town routes.)
Compartments
Whether you are a single traveler, couple or family, our cabins offer complete privacy. View the ever-changing scenery by day and have the cabin transform into a bedroom with all the comforts of home by night. All cabins are supplied with bathrobes and slippers, soft towels and crisp linen to ensure you enjoy a good nights rest.
Communal bathroom facilities are shared by each carriage and kept to the highest standards.
Services and Facilities
- Cabins
- Dining Car
- Lounge & Catering
- Car Transportation
- Soft Towels
- Comfy Bathrobes
- Slippers
- Crisp Linen
Rates & Schedules
Johannesburg and Cape Town
The 1,600 km overnight journey between Johannesburg and Cape Town takes 26 hours and travels through the beautiful and diverse South African landscape. The train departs Johannesburg for the Southbound journey every Thursday, and Cape Town for the Northbound journey every Tuesday.
Johannesburg and Durban
Travel the 14-hour overnight journey between Durban and Johannesburg and enjoy the varied landscape that South Africa offers. The train departs Johannesburg every Friday, and Durban every Sunday.
| Johannesburg to Cape Town | Cape Town to Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Every Thursday | Every Tuesday |
| 2019 | |
|---|---|
| Rates per person | |
| Infant (0 – 2 years) | R 250.00 |
| Child (3 – 9 years) | R 2’890.00 |
| Adult (10+ years) | R 3’520.00 |
| Vehicle Transportation | |
|---|---|
| Rates per vehicle | |
| Normal Sedan | R 3’850.00 |
| 4×4 or Luxury Vehicle | R 5’370.00 |
* Rates subject to change without prior notice
| Johannesburg to Durban | Durban to Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Every Friday | Every Sunday |
| 2019 | |
|---|---|
| Rates per person | |
| Infant (0 – 2 years) | R 250.00 |
| Child (3 – 9 years) | R 1’290.00 |
| Adult (10+ years) | R 1’630.00 |
| Vehicle Transportation | |
|---|---|
| Rates per vehicle | |
| Normal Sedan | R 2’720.00 |
| 4×4 or Luxury Vehicle | R 2’720.00 |
* Rates subject to change without prior notice
Rates Include
- All prices are for a one way journey.
- Rates are inclusive of all meals, high tea, coffee and tea on board the train.
- Bedding and linen will also be provided at no extra cost.
- Snacks will also be served on arrival when guests embark the Premier Classe train; in addition to either filtered coffee, tea, mineral water or fresh fruit juice being served with scones and/or muffins on arrival at our Premier Classe VIP Lounges.
Rates Exclude
- Guests to settle their own soft- and/or alcoholic drinks account.
- Services not mentioned
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FAQ
Coupe – Sleeps a maximum of 1 Passenger
G Compartment – Sleeps a maximum of 3 Passengers
Compartment – Sleeps a maximum of 4 Passengers
**Each coach has a communal bathroom which includes a separate restroom and separate shower.
A group booking should consist of 10 full paying passengers or more. Please contact us for further information.
Reservations will only be guaranteed once full payment has been received.
Individual
The full amount is due 24 hours after invoicing to secure your booking.
Groups
A 50% non-refundable deposit is due 48 hours after invoicing in order to secure the rooms. The final amount is due 60 days prior to departure. Should the reservation be made within the 60 days prior to departure period, the full amount will be due 48 hours after invoicing.
**Kindly ensure that payments are received on due dates to avoid cancellation.
Payment can be made by Electronic transfers (EFT) and the proof can either be faxed to (+27) 86 598 0812 or emailed to reservations@sa-rail.co.za .
We also accept Master and Visa card payments via PayGate, a secure online site. There will be a 3.5% surcharge to partially cover the high credit card fees. Kindly request the payment link from your reservation consultant in order to use this facility.
The following cancellation policy would apply to all confirmed or guaranteed bookings:
Once a ticket is purchased, a reservation date my be changed with a 10% penalty, provided that the change is made 60 days before the date of travel.
Cancellations with less than 60 days notice attract a 100% cancellation fee.
A provisional reservation only becomes guaranteed once full payment has been received an the ticket has been issued.
Once full payment has been received, all your travel documents will be issued and your vouchers will be sent to you electronically. Your train tickets will be given to you at the station on the morning of departure.
