What is the cheapest way to get from Banff to Cold Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Banff to Cold Lake is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 7h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Banff to Cold Lake?

The fastest way to get from Banff to Cold Lake is to drive which takes 7h 54m and costs $130 - $200.

Is there a direct bus between Banff and Cold Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Banff to Cold Lake. However, there are services departing from HI Banff Alpine Centre and arriving at Cold Lake - Circle K 8 Ave via Calgary Airport, Red Deer - 67 St and Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

How far is it from Banff to Cold Lake?

The distance between Banff and Cold Lake is 761 km. The road distance is 695.4 km.

How do I travel from Banff to Cold Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Banff to Cold Lake without a car is to bus via Red Deer which takes 11h 55m and costs $230 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Banff to Cold Lake?

It takes approximately 11h 55m to get from Banff to Cold Lake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banff to Cold Lake bus from?

Banff to Cold Lake bus services, operated by Banff Explorer, depart from HI Banff Alpine Centre station.

Where does the Banff to Cold Lake bus arrive?

Banff to Cold Lake bus services, operated by Banff Explorer, arrive at Calgary Airport station.

Can I drive from Banff to Cold Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Banff to Cold Lake is 695 km. It takes approximately 7h 54m to drive from Banff to Cold Lake.

Where can I stay near Cold Lake?

There are 12+ hotels available in Cold Lake.

Banff to Cold Lake - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Banff to Cold Lake by bus, car, plane, 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 Red Deer
best
1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to Red Deer, AB - Tim Hortonsbus
3. Take the bus from Red Deer - 67 St to Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NWbus
4. Take the bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Cold Lake - Circle K 8 Avebus
11h 55m
$230–276
Drive 695.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Banff to Cold Lakecar 695.4 km
7h 54m
$138–200
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airportbus
2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane YYC - YEG
3. Take the bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Cold Lake - Circle K 8 Avebus
10h 25m
$289–819
Bus
1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to Edmonton, AB - Kingsway Royal Alexbus
3. Take the bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Cold Lake - Circle K 8 Avebus
11h 58m
$215–241
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Banff, AB to Calgary International Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Calgary Int. Airport to Edmontonbus
3. Take the bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Cold Lake - Circle K 8 Avebus
13h 40m
$201–258

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) flights

81Weekly Planes

58 minAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Banff to Cold Lake.

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Distance: 761.3 km
Duration: 11h 55m

What companies run services between Banff, AB, Canada and Cold Lake, AB, Canada?

You can take a bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Cold Lake - Circle K 8 Ave via Calgary Airport, Red Deer, AB - Tim Hortons, Red Deer - 67 St, and Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW in around 11h 55m.

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