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

The cheapest way to get from Banff to Calgary, AB is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 1h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Banff to Calgary, AB is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $24 - $40.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Banff to Calgary, AB station. However, there are services departing from Banff, AB - Mount Royal Hotel and arriving at Sunalta LRT Station WB via Wb 6 Av Se @ 1 St Se. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

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

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 to Calgary, AB?

The distance between Banff and Calgary, AB is 125 km. The road distance is 123.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Banff to Calgary, AB without a car is to bus via Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall which takes 1h 41m and costs $50 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Banff to Calgary, AB, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Banff to Calgary, AB?

The best way to get from Banff to Calgary, AB is to bus via Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall which takes 1h 41m and costs $50 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6,000 - $10,000 and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the Banff to Calgary, AB bus arrive?

Banff to Calgary, AB bus services, operated by The Canada Bus, arrive at Calgary, AB - 210 4 Ave SE station.

What is the time difference between Banff and Calgary, AB?

Calgary, AB is 1h ahead of Banff. It is currently 9:00 AM in Banff and 10:00 AM in Calgary, AB.

Where does the Banff to Calgary, AB train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Banff to Calgary, AB?

Yes, the driving distance between Banff to Calgary, AB is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Banff to Calgary, AB.

Where can I stay near Calgary, AB?

There are 850+ hotels available in Calgary, AB.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Banff to Calgary, AB 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 Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall
best
1. Take the bus from Banff, AB to Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mallbus Vancouver
1h 41m
$50–65
Drive 123.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Banff to Calgary, ABcar 123.9 km
1h 26m
$25–36
Train
1. Take the train from Banff to Calgarytrain Rainforest to Gold Rush Grand Adventure / ...
2d 2h
$6,000–10,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Banff, AB - Mount Royal Hotel to Calgary, AB - 210 4 Ave SEbus Calgary to Banff / ...
3h 40m
$35–36

Banff to Calgary, AB by bus, foot, and tram

12Weekly Services

1h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 125.4 km
Duration: 1h 41m

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

Rider Express operates a bus from Banff, AB to Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall twice daily. Tickets cost $50–65 and the journey takes 1h 25m. 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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