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

The cheapest way to get from Banff to Cochrane is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Banff to Cochrane is to bus and taxi which takes 1h 14m and costs $160 - $220.

Is there a direct bus between Banff and Cochrane?

No, there is no direct bus from Banff to Cochrane. However, there are services departing from Banff and arriving at Cochrane, AB - Temporary Transit Hub via Calgary, AB - 6th Ave & 5st SW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Banff to Cochrane?

The distance between Banff and Cochrane is 161 km. The road distance is 101.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Banff to Cochrane without a car is to bus which takes 3h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Banff to Cochrane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banff to Cochrane bus from?

Banff to Cochrane bus services, operated by EBus Canada, depart from Banff station.

Where does the Banff to Cochrane bus arrive?

Banff to Cochrane bus services, operated by EBus Canada, arrive at Calgary station.

Can I drive from Banff to Cochrane?

Yes, the driving distance between Banff to Cochrane is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Banff to Cochrane.

Where can I stay near Cochrane?

There are 19+ hotels available in Cochrane.

Banff to Cochrane - 5 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Banff to Cochrane by bus, taxi, 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
best
1. Take the bus from Banff to Calgarybus Kamloops / ...
2. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 6th Ave & 5st SW to Cochrane, AB - Temporary Transit Hubbus Cochrane Commuter
3h 6m
Drive 101.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Banff to Cochranecar 101.2 km
1h 14m
$20–29
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Banff, AB to Stoney Nakoda Resort, ABbus Eastbound
2. Take the taxi from Stoney Nakoda Resort, AB to Cochranetaxi
1h 14m
$167–216
Bus via Cochrane, AB - Transit Hub Parking Lot 360 Railway St. W.
1. Take the bus from Banff to Calgarybus Kamloops / ...
2. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 6th Ave & 5st SW to Cochrane, AB - Transit Hub Parking Lot 360 Railway St. W.bus Cochrane Commuter
3h 10m
Bus via Calgary
1. Take the bus from Banff, AB - Mount Royal Hotel to Calgary, AB - 210 4 Ave SEbus Calgary to Banff
2. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 6th Ave & 1st SE to Cochrane, AB - Transit Hub Parking Lot 360 Railway St. W.bus Cochrane Commuter
4h 48m
$43–47

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Banff to Cochrane.

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Distance: 161.3 km
Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Banff to Cochrane, AB - Temporary Transit Hub via Calgary and Calgary, AB - 6th Ave & 5st SW in around 3h 6m.

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