O.R. Tambo International Airport public transport guide

Johannesburg2 routesUpdated 2026-10-07

Getting to and from O.R. Tambo International Airport by public transport, without the guesswork. O.R. Tambo International Airport keeps things simple, with a handful of public transport options to choose from — two in total. Check out the list below to find the best option for you, and remember to confirm the details directly with the service provider before travelling.

Gautrain

Gautrain operates a scheduled rapid rail network in Gauteng with a dedicated station integrated into O.R. Tambo International Airport’s Central Terminal Building. The Airport Service links OR Tambo and Sandton via Rhodesfield and Marlboro, with easy transfers at Sandton to the broader Gautrain rail and feeder bus network serving Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni and Tshwane.

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Airport Service (OR Tambo – Sandton)

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The Gautrain Airport Service connects O.R. Tambo International Airport to Sandton via Rhodesfield and Marlboro. The airport station is integrated with the Central Terminal Building. At Sandton, passengers can transfer to Gautrain services toward Rosebank, Park, Midrand, Centurion, Pretoria, and Hatfield. Trains operate on a fixed timetable with through-ticketing on the Gautrain network.

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OR Tambo International AirportRhodesfieldMarlboroSandton

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Harambee BRT

Harambee is the City of Ekurhuleni's municipal bus rapid transit system, charging the city's own network fares. Its Phase 1A corridor links Tembisa with Kempton Park and O.R. Tambo International Airport, calling at the airport's Terminal Building, Mid-terminal and Terminal B stops on Lower Airport Road. Services have been extended to weekends and public holidays.

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Tembisa Hospital – OR Tambo International Airport

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Harambee bus rapid transit service between Tembisa Hospital and O.R. Tambo International Airport via Kempton Park. At the airport the buses use the Terminal Building, Mid-terminal and Terminal B stops on Lower Airport Road, and the city's Harambee network connects onward to Isando and the wider Ekurhuleni corridor.

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