Comparing the two transit apps to help you pick the right one for South Africa.
| Gautrain | MyCiTi | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | The official Gauteng rail and feeder-bus app for airport connections, schedules, fares, live bus tracking, and Gautrain card management. | Cape Town's official bus app for route planning, live arrivals, service alerts, stops, and fare estimates within the MyCiTi network. |
| Essential? | No | No |
| Pro Tip | For pay-as-you-go travel, tap the same contactless card in and out. Check the last train, and arrange a safe ride from the destination station rather than walking after dark. | Buy and load a physical myconnect card because the app is not your ticket. Check whether the route covers both ends and whether the walking connection is safe. |
| App Store | Download | Download |
| Play Store | Download | Download |
We recommend Gautrain for transit in South Africa. For pay-as-you-go travel, tap the same contactless card in and out. Check the last train, and arrange a safe ride from the destination station rather than walking after dark.
Gautrain is our top recommendation for transit in South Africa. The official Gauteng rail and feeder-bus app for airport connections, schedules, fares, live bus tracking, and Gautrain card management.
Gautrain vs MyCiTi in South Africa