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O. R. Tambo International Airport
Johannesburg, South Africa
Drop-off
Sandton (Johannesburg business district)
Pin before customs
Fastest
Gautrain Airport Service (OR Tambo – Sandton)
rail · 10-30m
Data
Nov 28
Audit
Quick verdict
Fastest into town
Service
Gautrain Airport Service (OR Tambo – Sandton)
rail
Headway
10-30
Backup
Metrobus / Putco OR Tambo – Johannesburg city buses · 1-2 trips/daym
Note
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.
Late arrivals
Johannesburg: Night-Owl Operations
After-midnight contingencies for delayed flights and red-eyes. Targets queries likejohannesburg airport busandjnb to city centerfor eSIM funnels.
Lines that keep running
Brief
This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.
Service
Metrobus / Putco OR Tambo – Johannesburg city buses
Mode
bus
Freq
1-2 trips/daym
Note
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.
Backup when rail sleeps
Brief
If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.
Service
Metrobus / Putco OR Tambo – Johannesburg city buses
Mode
bus
Freq
1-2 trips/daym
Note
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.
Ticketing tips
Brief
Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.
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FAQs
KB
01Are there 24/7 buses?
A
Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?
A
Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.