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Room rates
Single (Room only) – R860 | Double (Room only) – R970
PLEASE NOTE THAT MEALS MUST BE ORDERED IN ADVANCE @ AN EXTRA COST: Breakfast – R188, Dinner – R260
Travel
To get to the University of Pretoria from OR Tambo Airport, you can combine Gautrain and Uber or bus services. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Option 1: Gautrain
1. Airport to Marlboro Station: Take the Gautrain from OR Tambo Airport Station to Marlboro Station. The journey takes approximately 9 minutes, and trains run every 20 minutes. The estimated price is R 35-170.
2. Marlboro to Hatfield Station: At Marlboro Station, transfer to the North-South line train towards Hatfield. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes, and trains run every 20 minutes. The estimated price is R 68-85.
3. Hatfield Station to University of Pretoria: From Hatfield Station, take an Uber (approximately R 30-50, 10-15 minutes) or a taxi to the University of Pretoria. The Hatfield Station is within walking distance to the University’s Hatfield Campus ¹.
Option 2: Shuttle or Taxi
– Shuttle Service: You can take a shuttle bus from OR Tambo Airport to the University of Pretoria. The journey takes approximately 36 minutes, and the estimated price is R 450-1,100. Shuttle King is one of the operators offering this service.
– Taxi or Uber: Take a taxi or Uber directly from OR Tambo Airport to the University of Pretoria. The journey takes approximately 33 minutes, depending on traffic, and the estimated price is R 800-1,000 for a taxi or R 400-600 for an Uber ¹ ².
Costs and Travel Times
– Gautrain: R 104-246 (approximately 1 hour 6 minutes)
– Shuttle: R 450-1,100 (approximately 36 minutes)
– Taxi: R 800-1,000 (approximately 33 minutes)
– Uber: R 400-600 (approximately 33 minutes)
Choose the option that best suits your budget and time constraints. You can visit the Gautrain website ((link unavailable)) or Uber app for more information and to book your tickets ¹ ².
