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

The cheapest way to get from Banff to Calgary is to bus which costs $17 - $29 and takes 2h 58m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Banff and Calgary?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Banff, AB - Mount Royal Hotel and arriving at Calgary, AB - The Westin Calgary. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Banff and Calgary?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Banff and arriving at Calgary. Services depart three times a week. The journey takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Banff to Calgary?

The distance between Banff and Calgary is 132 km. The road distance is 124 km.

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

The best way to get from Banff to Calgary without a car is to bus via Crowfoot LRT Station which takes 2h 11m and costs $105 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Banff to Calgary, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banff to Calgary bus from?

Banff to Calgary bus services, operated by The Canada Bus, depart from Banff, AB - Mount Royal Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Banff to Calgary train from?

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

Train or bus from Banff to Calgary?

The best way to get from Banff to Calgary is to bus via Crowfoot LRT Station which takes 2h 11m and costs $105 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 2 days 0h.

Where does the Banff to Calgary bus arrive?

Banff to Calgary bus services, operated by The Canada Bus, arrive at Calgary, AB - The Westin Calgary station.

Where does the Banff to Calgary train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Banff to Calgary?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Calgary?

There are 963+ hotels available in Calgary.

Banff to Calgary - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 5 ways to get from Banff to Calgary by bus, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus)

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 Banff - Behind Mount Royal Hotel to Crowfoot LRT Stationbus Calgary
2h 11m
$105–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Banff, AB - Mount Royal Hotel to Calgary, AB - The Westin Calgarybus Calgary to Banff
2h 58m
$17–29
Train
1. Take the train from Banff to Calgarytrain Vancouver
2d
Drive 124 km
1. Drive from Banff to Calgarycar 124 km
1h 27m
$25–35
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB - Mount Royal Hotel to Calgary, AB - Delta Hotelsshuttle Banff / ...
2h 30m
$59

Banff to Calgary by shuttle

84Weekly Shuttles

2h 30mAverage Duration

$59Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Banff to Calgary.

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Distance: 132.1 km
Duration: 2h 11m

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

Vivo Green Travel operates a bus from Banff - Behind Mount Royal Hotel to Crowfoot LRT Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $109–117 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Rocky Mountaineer operates a train from Banff to Calgary 3 times a week, and the journey takes 2d.

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