Gautrain Specials: Students Save 25% When They #RideWithTheG

Joburg Admin / February 5, 2024

As a student, surely you're always looking for ways to save a few bucks. Whether it's from dining out and enjoying a day having fun with your friends, to travelling and commuting. And with this in mind, Gautrain has an incredible Student Discount that will save you some cash to put towards more important things – like buying textbooks and having a social life.

Save 25% On Your Gautrain Ticket

Gautrain understands that being a student can be expensive. And that savings matter during this time of an individual's life. Which is why they're giving students a 25% discount* on Gautrain fares between two destinations of their choice.

This means that you will save 25% on train trips between two stations on any day of the week, during peak and off-peak hours.

With this amazing discount, you have more cash to spend on whatever matters most to you, as a student.

How Gautrain's Student Discount Works

Interested in getting this discount? Then here's what you need to know! If you are a student, registered at an accredited institution of higher education in Gauteng, and are under the age of 25 – then you can apply.

The Student Promotion is only valid when your purchase the following products:

  • Student 10 Trips: 10 train trips valid for a period of 20 days
  • Student 44 Trips: 44 train trips valid for a period of 44 days

The Student Promotion 25% discount applies to train commutes between two chosen destinations when purchasing a student product. This excludes trips to OR Tambo International Airport.

The 25% discount is based on standard Gautrain peak orange fares.

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Student Discount Terms & Conditions

  • The student discount does not apply to bus/midi-bus trips, parking or train trips to other destinations; standard bus-rail discounts apply here.
  • Students are to ensure that there is adequate value available on their Gautrain card for these services. Students can top up using the pay-as-you-go service.
  • Gautrain has partnered with Varsity Vibe for the student verification process. To make registration faster, sign up with Varsity Vibe.

Click here for the full list of Terms & Conditions.

Explore New Places

Gauteng is full of exciting and thrilling places to visit and explore. And to ensure that students get the most out of their university/college experience, the Gautrain system gives commuters the opportunity to travel with ease.

Each station along the route offers plenty of new places and destinations to experience and explore.

Click here to find out more about Gautrain and their various stations and stops.

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Plenty Of Student Specials To Save You Money

Looking for further discounts to save you even more bucks? Then take a look at our list of entertainment options and thrills that offers students amazing discounts.

From City Sightseeing from a red double decker bus and obstacle course fun, to visiting the popular Johannesburg Zoo and exploring some monumental sites throughout the city, there's plenty of options to experience.

For More Information

Now that you're ready to embark on your New Year's adventure. Visit the Gautrain official website for more information.

You call also call them on their Customer Service Hotline on 011 253 8500 and email [email protected].

Don't forget to follow them on their various social media platforms for the latest information, news, offers, specials and more:

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