# Johannesburg office transit and commute

> Gautrain rapid rail (Sandton, OR Tambo Airport, Pretoria); Metrorail (limited); BRT (Rea Vaya).

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Gautrain rapid rail (Sandton, OR Tambo Airport, Pretoria); Metrorail (limited); BRT (Rea Vaya).
- Trophy submarket is Sandton — anchor for the highest-density Class A.
- Bryanston & Fourways offers a strong commute alternative at lower rent.
- Commute mapping should be done on real headcount postcode data, not abstract isochrones.

## Key facts
- **city**: Johannesburg
- **country**: South Africa
- **region**: EMEA
- **classARentLocal**: R220/sqm/mo · ≈ $13.2 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $13/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 16.2%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 5
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 6
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 9.4%
- **trophySubmarket**: Sandton

## FAQ
### Which Johannesburg submarket has the best commute economics?
Sandton typically combines the deepest transit access with the highest rent premium. Bryanston & Fourways is the practical alternative — strong access at materially lower rent.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/johannesburg/transit-and-commute), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.