AIRPORT EXIT

How to get from O. R. Tambo International to Sandton

High confidenceChecked May 2026

Take the Gautrain direct to Sandton — ~ZAR 200, ~15 min from OR Tambo, every 12 min in peak.

Best options

Best overall
Gautrain from OR Tambo to Sandton.
Cheapest safe
Gautrain single (cheaper than metered taxi for one person).
Best at night
Gautrain runs until ~21:30; pre-booked transfer or Uber/Bolt after.
With luggage / kids
Gautrain has racks; transfer for groups.
Taxi fare
Metered taxi or pre-booked transfer roughly ZAR 400–600 to Sandton. Fares vary with traffic.
Ride-hailing
Uber and Bolt operate — designated pickup zone.
available
Public transport
Gautrain to Sandton; Gautrain bus feeders.

After landing — step by step

  1. 1Follow Gautrain signs from arrivals
  2. 2Buy a Gautrain Gold Card single

Scam warnings

Curbside private 'taxi' offers

Avoid this

  • • Curbside private offers
  • • Walking to long-term parking with bags at night
SOURCES
Full JNB airport guide