O. R. Tambo International Airport to Johannesburg

Gautrain Airport Service (OR Tambo – Sandton)

Rapid rail link from OR Tambo International Airport station to Sandton station in about 14–15 minutes; trains generally run every 10–20 minutes on weekdays and 20–30 minutes on weekends and public holidays between roughly 05:15 and 22:00. Sandton station is a major hub with easy onward connections to Johannesburg CBD (Park Station) and other suburbs via the Gautrain network and feeder buses.

Metrobus / Putco OR Tambo – Johannesburg city buses

City bus services operated by Metrobus and Putco run from the OR Tambo bus and coach terminus behind the car-hire depots to Johannesburg city areas, including the central business district. Services are limited to morning and evening trips aligned with peak passenger times, so check specific routes and times in advance.

TransMagnific Sandton – OR Tambo Shuttle

Intercity-style shuttle coach linking Sandton and OR Tambo International Airport, with services roughly every 4 hours depending on the day. Pre-booking is usually required and journey time is around 1 hour, serving Sandton hotels and the business district.

Hotel Shuttles to Sandton and Johannesburg CBD

Many major hotels in Sandton and central Johannesburg operate their own minibus shuttles from the airport shuttle terminus behind the on-site hotels. Services are scheduled or on-demand for hotel guests and typically connect directly to hotel locations in Sandton and the CBD.

Accredited Meter Taxis (Airport – Sandton/Johannesburg CBD)

Accredited meter taxi services regulated by Airports Company South Africa operate from the official taxi terminus and serve Sandton and central Johannesburg door-to-door. Fares are metered, vehicles are available throughout the day, and this is the main official taxi option recommended by the airport to avoid illegal touting.