What is the cheapest way to get from Banff, AB to Calgary?

The cheapest way to get from Banff, AB to Calgary is to bus via Downtown Calgary, AB - 606 5 Ave SW which costs $9 - $13 and takes 2h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Banff, AB to Calgary?

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

Is there a direct bus between Banff, AB and Calgary?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Banff and arriving at Calgary. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Banff, AB and Calgary?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Banff and arriving at Calgary. Services depart every 10 minutes. The journey takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Banff, AB to Calgary?

The distance between Banff, AB and Calgary is 137 km. The road distance is 124 km.

How do I travel from Banff, AB to Calgary without a car?

The best way to get from Banff, AB to Calgary without a car is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs $16 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Banff, AB to Calgary?

The bus from Banff to Calgary takes 2h 5m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Banff, AB to Calgary bus from?

Banff, AB to Calgary bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Banff station.

Where do I catch the Banff, AB to Calgary train from?

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

Train or bus from Banff, AB to Calgary?

The best way to get from Banff, AB to Calgary is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs $16 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6,000 - $10,000 and takes 2 days 1h.

Where does the Banff, AB to Calgary bus arrive?

Banff, AB to Calgary bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Calgary station.

Where does the Banff, AB to Calgary train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Banff, AB to Calgary?

Yes, the driving distance between Banff, AB to Calgary is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Banff, AB to Calgary.

How do I get a bus ticket from Banff, AB to Calgary?

Book your Banff, AB to Calgary bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Calgary?

There are 875+ hotels available in Calgary.

Banff, AB to Calgary - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 8 ways to get from Banff, AB to Calgary by bus (Flixbus), train, car, shuttle, or bus

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

Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from Banff to Calgarybus FlixBus 2721
2h 5m
$16–35
Bus via Downtown Calgary, AB - 606 5 Ave SW
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Banff, AB - Elk Street to Downtown Calgary, AB - 606 5 Ave SWbus Banff to Calgary
2h 39m
$9–13
Train
1. Take the train from Banff to Calgarytrain Rainforest to Gold Rush Grand Adventure / ...
2d 1h
$6,000–10,000
Drive 124 km
1. Drive from Banff, AB to Calgarycar 124 km
1h 27m
$24–35
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Samesun Hostel to HI Calgary City Centreshuttle Banff
2h 24m
$47–53
Bus via Crowfoot LRT Station
1. Take the bus from Banff - Behind Mount Royal Hotel to Crowfoot LRT Stationbus Calgary
2h 11m
$105–120
Line 3 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Banff High School Transit Hub to Bow Valley Trailbus 3
2. Take the bus from Canmore, AB to Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mallbus Vancouver
2h 24m
$49–71
Bus via Calgary, AB - 210 4 Ave SE
1. Take the bus from Banff, AB - Mount Royal Hotel to Calgary, AB - 210 4 Ave SEbus Calgary to Banff / ...
3h 3m
$35–36

Banff, AB to Calgary by bus (Flixbus)

32Weekly Buses

2h 5mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Banff, AB to Calgary.

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Distance: 136.6 km
Duration: 2h 5m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Banff to Calgary 5 times a day. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, Rocky Mountaineer operates a train from Banff to Calgary on demand. Tickets cost $6,000–10,000 and the journey takes 2d 1h.

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