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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Smithers, BC | VIA Rail Station | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Smithers, BC | VIA Rail Station | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Smithers, BC | VIA Rail Station | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Smithers to Prince Rupert
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Prince Rupert. The journey takes about 4 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 221, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 4694 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. VIA Rail Canada ticket prices on this trip start at R 531
VIA Rail Smithers Prince Rupert recent customer reviews
Beautiful ride spacious seats
Pam D.
Excellent 👌🏻
Simranjeet K.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Smithers to Prince Rupert by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Smithers to Prince Rupert?
The cheapest train tickets from Smithers to Prince Rupert start from R 531. The average price for this train route is around R 745. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Smithers to Prince Rupert?
The average train journey time from Smithers to Prince Rupert is 6h 5m, covering a distance of 212 km. The quickest train can get you there in 6h 5m and is operated by VIA Rail Canada.
Which train operators serve the Smithers to Prince Rupert route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Smithers to Prince Rupert?
The earliest train from Smithers to Prince Rupert departs at 14:20. And the latest train departs at 14:20.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Smithers to Prince Rupert was searched and found on 11 Dec 2025 with a price of R 719To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Smithers to Prince Rupert as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 719 to R 860 for a train ticket from Smithers to Prince Rupert based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 719, which is on 2025-12-13.
