How much is the bus ticket from Johannesburg to Smithfield?

The cheapest coach tickets from Johannesburg to Smithfield start from €15. The average price for this route is around €30. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Johannesburg to Smithfield?

The average bus journey time from Johannesburg to Smithfield is 7h 30m, covering a distance of 471 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 5h 50m and is operated by Ramalo .

Which bus companies service the Johannesburg to Smithfield route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 21 buses available per day, including services from Eagle Liner , Intercape , Intercity Xpress , MN QWABE TRANSPORT , Greyhound South Africa , Webber Coaches , Ramalo .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Johannesburg to Smithfield?

The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg to Smithfield at 12:15. And the latest bus departs at 19:30.

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

A bus journey from Johannesburg to Smithfield produces an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

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

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Smithfield?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Ramalo , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Johannesburg to Smithfield from €16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Johannesburg to Smithfield on 23 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:00	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	8h	03:00	Monument Motors, C/O Rasher and Voortrekker Street (Juana Plein)	Cheapest
Bus	19:30	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	7h 15m	02:45	Monument Motors, C/O Rasher and Voortrekker Street (Juana Plein)	Fastest
Bus	19:00	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	8h	03:00	Monument Motors, C/O Rasher and Voortrekker Street (Juana Plein)	No tags
Bus	19:00	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	8h	03:00	Monument Motors, C/O Rasher and Voortrekker Street (Juana Plein)	No tags
Bus	19:30	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	7h 15m	02:45	Monument Motors, C/O Rasher and Voortrekker Street (Juana Plein)	No tags

Next departures from Johannesburg to Smithfield on 24 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:45	Johannesburg (Park Station)	7h 25m	02:10	Smithfield	Cheapest
Bus	18:00	Johannesburg (Park Station)	6h 50m	00:50	Monument Motors, Juana Plein, Smithfield, 9966	Fastest
Bus	12:15	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	9h 15m	21:30	Monument Motors, C/O Rasher and Voortrekker Street (Juana Plein)	No tags
Bus	16:30	Johannesburg (Park Station)	8h 10m	00:40	Smithfield	No tags
Bus	17:20	Johannesburg (Park Station)	7h 35m	00:55	Smithfield	No tags

Next departures from Johannesburg to Smithfield on 25 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:00	Johannesburg (Park Station)	7h 20m	01:20	Smithfield	Cheapest
Bus	18:00	Johannesburg (Park Station)	6h 50m	00:50	Monument Motors, Juana Plein, Smithfield, 9966	Fastest
Bus	12:15	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	9h 15m	21:30	Monument Motors, C/O Rasher and Voortrekker Street (Juana Plein)	No tags
Bus	16:30	Johannesburg (Park Station)	8h 10m	00:40	Smithfield	No tags
Bus	17:20	Johannesburg (Park Station)	7h 35m	00:55	Smithfield	No tags

Next departures from Johannesburg to Smithfield on 26 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	18:30	Johannesburg Park Station	6h 50m	01:20	Monument Motors, C/O Rasher and Voortrekker Street (Juana Plein)	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Johannesburg to Smithfield on 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:45	Johannesburg (Park Station)	7h 25m	02:10	Smithfield	Cheapest
Bus	18:00	Johannesburg (Park Station)	6h 50m	00:50	Monument Motors, Juana Plein, Smithfield, 9966	Fastest
Bus	12:15	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	9h 15m	21:30	Monument Motors, C/O Rasher and Voortrekker Street (Juana Plein)	No tags
Bus	16:30	Johannesburg (Park Station)	8h 10m	00:40	Smithfield	No tags
Bus	16:30	Johannesburg (Park Station)	8h 10m	00:40	Smithfield	No tags

Next departures from Johannesburg to Smithfield on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:30	Johannesburg (Park Station)	7h 15m	23:45	Monument Motors, Juana Plein, Smithfield, 9966	Cheapest
Bus	18:00	Johannesburg (Park Station)	6h 50m	00:50	Monument Motors, Juana Plein, Smithfield, 9966	Fastest
Bus	12:15	Intercape Office, C/O Rissik and Wolmarans Street (Johannesburg Station)	9h 15m	21:30	Monument Motors, C/O Rasher and Voortrekker Street (Juana Plein)	No tags
Bus	16:30	Johannesburg (Park Station)	8h 10m	00:40	Smithfield	No tags
Bus	16:30	Johannesburg (Park Station)	8h 10m	00:40	Smithfield	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 15:42 SAST.

Get from Johannesburg to Smithfield

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just €15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21bus per day

7h 30mAverage duration

471 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Johannesburg and Smithfield?

Stops in Johannesburg

A
O.R Tambo Airport Johannesburg
B
Southgate Shopping Centre
Southgate Shopping Centre, Cnr Rifle Range and Colombine,, Johannesburg,Gauteng,SouthAfrica
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C
Bethrams
Mozambique Touring Serices, 37 Bezuidenhout St, Troyeville, Johannesburg, 2094, South Africa
D
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station
Park City Transit Centre, Johannesburg Station (Bay21), 96 Rissik St, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Visit page
E
Eaglecity Kerk Street
84 Kerk St, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
F
Kerk Street
77 Nugget St, Hillbrow, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa

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

2.5/511,169 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.8

Based on 11169 reviews, the company was rated 2.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Eagle Liner ticket prices on this trip start at €15

Eagle Liner Johannesburg Smithfield recent customer reviews

the driver was good and i enjoyed my trip. the problem is that the bus did not have a toilet for such a long trip

Thelma M.

12 January 2026

Intercape

3.5/545,773 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.2

Intercity Xpress

3/512,045 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.2

MN QWABE TRANSPORT

4/544 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi3.6

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,432 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

Webber Coaches

Ramalo

3/528 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi0

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

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Johannesburg to Smithfield?
The cheapest coach tickets from Johannesburg to Smithfield start from €15. The average price for this route is around €30. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Johannesburg to Smithfield?
The average bus journey time from Johannesburg to Smithfield is 7h 30m, covering a distance of 471 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 5h 50m and is operated by Ramalo.
Which bus companies service the Johannesburg to Smithfield route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 21 buses available per day, including services from Eagle Liner, Intercape, Intercity Xpress, MN QWABE TRANSPORT, Greyhound South Africa, Webber Coaches, Ramalo.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Johannesburg to Smithfield?
The earliest bus departs from Johannesburg to Smithfield at 12:15. And the latest bus departs at 19:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Johannesburg to Smithfield?
A bus journey from Johannesburg to Smithfield produces an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Johannesburg 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 company has the best Wi-Fi from Johannesburg to Smithfield?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company MN QWABE TRANSPORT has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Smithfield?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Ramalo, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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

21/01

No data

22/01

€20

Today

€18

24/01

€17

25/01

€21

26/01

€36

27/01

€17

28/01

€18

The cheapest trip from Johannesburg to Smithfield, ZA was searched and found on 24 Jan 2026 with a price of €17

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

You can expect to pay from €17 to €37 for a bus ticket from Johannesburg to Smithfield, ZA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €17, which is on 2026-01-24.

Usually MN QWABE TRANSPORT, 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.