What is the cheapest way to get from Alberta to Banff?

The cheapest way to get from Alberta to Banff is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 1h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alberta to Banff?

The fastest way to get from Alberta to Banff is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $24 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Alberta and Banff?

No, there is no direct bus from Alberta to Banff. However, there are services departing from Eb 5 Av Sw @ 9 St Sw and arriving at Banff, AB - Mount Royal Hotel via Calgary, AB - 210 4 Ave SE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Alberta and Banff?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Calgary and arriving at Banff. Services depart every 10 minutes. The journey takes approximately 9 days 1h.

How far is it from Alberta to Banff?

The distance between Alberta and Banff is 133 km. The road distance is 124.6 km.

How do I travel from Alberta to Banff without a car?

The best way to get from Alberta to Banff without a car is to bus via Crowfoot LRT Station which takes 3h 8m and costs $105 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Alberta to Banff?

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Alberta to Banff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alberta to Banff bus from?

Alberta to Banff bus services, operated by The Canada Bus, depart from Calgary, AB - 210 4 Ave SE station.

Where do I catch the Alberta to Banff train from?

Alberta to Banff train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, depart from Calgary station.

Train or bus from Alberta to Banff?

The best way to get from Alberta to Banff is to bus via Crowfoot LRT Station which takes 3h 8m and costs $105 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6,500 - $13,000 and takes 9 days 1h.

Where does the Alberta to Banff bus arrive?

Alberta to Banff bus services, operated by The Canada Bus, arrive at Banff, AB - Mount Royal Hotel station.

Where does the Alberta to Banff train arrive?

Alberta to Banff train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, arrive at Banff station.

Can I drive from Alberta to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Alberta to Banff is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Alberta to Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 551+ hotels available in Banff.

Alberta to Banff - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Alberta to Banff by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Crowfoot LRT Station
best
1. Take the bus from Crowfoot LRT Station to Banff - Behind Mount Royal Hotelbus Calgary
3h 8m
$109–117
Drive 124.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Calgary to Banffcar 124.6 km
1h 27m
$25–36
Train
1. Take the train from Calgary to Banfftrain Passage to the Peaks Grand Adventure / ...
9d 1h
$6,500–13,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 210 4 Ave SE to Banff, AB - Mount Royal Hotelbus Calgary to Banff / ...
3h 21m
$34–35

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alberta to Banff.

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Distance: 132.8 km
Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Alberta, Canada and Banff, AB, Canada?

Vivo Green Travel operates a bus from Crowfoot LRT Station to Banff - Behind Mount Royal Hotel every 4 hours. Tickets cost $109–117 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Alternatively, Rocky Mountaineer operates a train from Calgary to Banff on demand. Tickets cost $6,500–13,000 and the journey takes 9d 1h.

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