How to get from Johannesburg Airport (JNB) ✈️ to the City Center

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), formerly Johannesburg International Airport, is the largest airport in South Africa and is located about 24 km northeast of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Johannesburg by Public train, Taxi, Welcome Pickup or Uber.

💸 The cheapest transfer is by Public train

⏱️ The fastest transfer is by Taxi

This guide compares all available airport transfers at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.

Public train

Infos here, tickets on-site ↗

Travel time:

45 minutes

Cost:

💸 190 ZAR (around 11 €) pp

Description:

Gautrain ‘Yellow Line’ from O.R. Tambo Airport (Station in the terminal building) to “Marlboro” or “Sandton Station”, change here to the Gautrain Red Line to “Park Station”, directly in the city center

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Taxi

Official local taxis

Travel time:

⏱️ 35 minutes

Cost:

600 ZAR (around 35 €)

Description:

Taxi from O.R. Tambo International Airport (in front of the arrivals area) to the center of Johannesburg, Johannesburg Park Station or directly to your accommodation in the city center

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Welcome Pickups (AD)

Book a Welcome Pickup ↗

Travel time:

35 minutes (+pickup)

Cost:

600 ZAR (around 35 €)

Description:

Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from O.R. Tambo International Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to the center of Johannesburg, Park Station or directly to your accommodation

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Uber (AD)

Order an Uber ride ↗

Travel time:

35 minutes (+pickup)

Cost:

200-300 ZAR (around 10-17 €)

Description:

Uber from O.R. Tambo International Airport (pick-up location according to Uber App) to the center of Johannesburg, Park Station or directly to your accommodation

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Trip from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg (Park Station, City Center)

Things to know about Johannesburg:

1. Johannesburg is the second biggest city on the African continent, behind the Egyptian city of Cairo
2. The city of Johannesburg was formed by a gold rush in the 19th century
3. Johannesburg is the world’s biggest man-made forest, with over 10 million trees