How much is the bus ticket from Pretoria to Smithfield?

The cheapest bus tickets from Pretoria to Smithfield start from $29. The average price for this route is around $56. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Pretoria to Smithfield?

The average bus travel time from Pretoria to Smithfield is 9h 5m, covering a distance of 522 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 5m and is operated by Intercity Xpress .

Which bus companies service the Pretoria to Smithfield route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from Eagle Liner , Intercape , Intercity Xpress , MN QWABE TRANSPORT , Greyhound South Africa .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Pretoria to Smithfield?

The earliest bus departs from Pretoria to Smithfield at 10:45am. And the latest bus departs at 6:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Pretoria to Smithfield?

A bus trip from Pretoria to Smithfield generates an estimated 13.032849999999998 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Pretoria to Smithfield?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is MN QWABE TRANSPORT , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Pretoria to Smithfield?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company MN QWABE TRANSPORT has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Pretoria to Smithfield?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Intercape , with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Pretoria to Smithfield?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is MN QWABE TRANSPORT , with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Bus Pretoria to Smithfield from $26 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Pretoria to Smithfield on April 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30pm	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	9h 30m	2:00am	Smithfield	Cheapest
Bus	4:45pm	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	8h 5m	12:50am	Monument Motors, Juana Plein, Smithfield, 9966	Fastest
Bus	10:45am	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	10h 45m	9:30pm	Monument Motors, C/O Rasher and Voortrekker Street (Juana Plein)	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	9h 5m	11:45pm	Monument Motors, Juana Plein, Smithfield, 9966	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	9h 5m	11:45pm	Monument Motors, Juana Plein, Smithfield, 9966	No tags

Next departures for Pretoria to Smithfield on April 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	8h 45m	1:45am	Monument Motors, Juana Plein, Smithfield, 9966	Cheapest
Bus	4:45pm	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	8h 5m	12:50am	Monument Motors, Juana Plein, Smithfield, 9966	Fastest
Bus	10:45am	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	10h 45m	9:30pm	Monument Motors, C/O Rasher and Voortrekker Street (Juana Plein)	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	9h 5m	11:45pm	Monument Motors, Juana Plein, Smithfield, 9966	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	9h 5m	11:45pm	Monument Motors, Juana Plein, Smithfield, 9966	No tags

Next departures for Pretoria to Smithfield on April 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	8h 45m	1:45am	Monument Motors, Juana Plein, Smithfield, 9966	Cheapest
Bus	4:45pm	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	8h 5m	12:50am	Monument Motors, Juana Plein, Smithfield, 9966	Fastest
Bus	10:45am	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	10h 45m	9:30pm	Monument Motors, C/O Rasher and Voortrekker Street (Juana Plein)	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	9h 5m	11:45pm	Monument Motors, Juana Plein, Smithfield, 9966	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	9h 5m	11:45pm	Monument Motors, Juana Plein, Smithfield, 9966	No tags

Next departures for Pretoria to Smithfield on April 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	8h 45m	1:45am	Monument Motors, Juana Plein, Smithfield, 9966	Cheapest
Bus	4:45pm	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	8h 5m	12:50am	Monument Motors, Juana Plein, Smithfield, 9966	Fastest
Bus	10:45am	Intercape Office, C/O Paul Kruger and Scheiding Street (Pretoria Station)	10h 45m	9:30pm	Monument Motors, C/O Rasher and Voortrekker Street (Juana Plein)	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	9h 5m	11:45pm	Monument Motors, Juana Plein, Smithfield, 9966	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	Bosman Coach Station Terminus	9h 5m	11:45pm	Monument Motors, Juana Plein, Smithfield, 9966	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:02 PM SAST.

Get from Pretoria to Smithfield

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

9h 5mAverage Duration

522 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Pretoria and Smithfield?

Stops in Pretoria

A
Pretoria Station
Office 4, Pretoria Station, 180 Scheiding St, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
B
Pretoria Station
Motor Coach Terminal, corner of Paul Kruger and Sheiding street

Stops in Smithfield

A
Monument Motors, C/O Rasher and Voortrekker Street (Juana Plein)
Monument Motors, C/O Rasher and Voortrekker Street (Juana Plein), Smithfield, 9966, South Africa
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Compare bus companies

Eagle Liner

2.7/511,169 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.5

Wi‑Fi0.8

Intercape

3.5/545,779 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi1.2

According to customer reviews, there have been complaints about the bus not stopping at the correct destination. Instead of stopping in Smithfield as booked, it only stopped in Rouxville. Additionally, customers suggest that reminders should be given to passengers when they reach their intended stop.

Intercape Pretoria Smithfield recent customer reviews

They didn't stop when they got to Smithfield and only stopped in Rouxville whereas I booked a ticket to Smithfield

Khantse P.

May 10, 2022

Intercity Xpress

3.1/512,045 reviews

Staff4.0

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wi‑Fi1.2

Based on 12045 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Intercity Xpress ticket prices on this trip start at $36

Intercity Xpress Pretoria Smithfield recent customer reviews

It was very good, the bus was smart and comfortabl and time keeping was 100 percent.

Mcwell G.

January 25, 2025

MN QWABE TRANSPORT

4.2/544 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.4

Wi‑Fi3.5

Greyhound South Africa

3.1/59,432 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.0

Cleanliness4.0

Wi‑Fi1.3

ZA bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, BlaBlaCar Bus, Intercape, ALSA, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Pretoria to Smithfield, ZA by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Pretoria to Smithfield?
The cheapest bus tickets from Pretoria to Smithfield start from $29. The average price for this route is around $56. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Pretoria to Smithfield?
The average bus travel time from Pretoria to Smithfield is 9h 5m, covering a distance of 522 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 5m and is operated by Intercity Xpress.
Which bus companies service the Pretoria to Smithfield route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from Eagle Liner, Intercape, Intercity Xpress, MN QWABE TRANSPORT, Greyhound South Africa.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Pretoria to Smithfield?
The earliest bus departs from Pretoria to Smithfield at 10:45am. And the latest bus departs at 6:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Pretoria to Smithfield?
A bus trip from Pretoria to Smithfield generates an estimated 13.032849999999998 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Pretoria to Smithfield?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is MN QWABE TRANSPORT, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Pretoria to Smithfield?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company MN QWABE TRANSPORT has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Pretoria to Smithfield?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Intercape, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Pretoria to Smithfield?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is MN QWABE TRANSPORT, with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

04-07

$40

04-08

$34

Today

$35

04-10

$34

04-11

$31

04-12

No data

04-13

$26

04-14

$40

The cheapest trip from Pretoria to Smithfield, ZA was searched and found on Apr 13, 2026 with a price of $26

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Pretoria to Smithfield, ZA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $26 to $101 for a bus ticket from Pretoria to Smithfield, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2026-04-13.

Usually Intercape will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.