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

The cheapest way to get from Banff to Kitimat is to drive which costs $250 - $370 and takes 16h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Banff to Kitimat is to bus and fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $310 - $900.

How far is it from Banff to Kitimat?

The distance between Banff and Kitimat is 1240 km. The road distance is 1290.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Banff to Kitimat without a car is to bus and train via Prince George which takes 23h 8m and costs $250 - $440.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Banff to Kitimat, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Banff and Kitimat?

Kitimat is 1h behind Banff. It is currently 12:40 PM in Banff and 11:40 AM in Kitimat.

Can I drive from Banff to Kitimat?

Yes, the driving distance between Banff to Kitimat is 1291 km. It takes approximately 16h 7m to drive from Banff to Kitimat.

Where can I stay near Kitimat?

There are eight+ hotels available in Kitimat.

Banff to Kitimat - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Banff to Kitimat by bus, plane, 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, fly
best
1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airport
2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT)YYC - YXT
3. Take the bus from Terrace Airport to Kitimat, BC - City Centre
6h 39m
$311–861
Drive 1,290.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Banff to Kitimat1,290.8 km
16h 7m
$252–363
Bus, train via Prince George
1. Take the bus from Banff, AB to Jasper, AB
2. Take the train from Jasper to McBride
3. Take the bus from McBride, BC - Train Station to Prince George, BC
4. Take the bus from Prince George, BC to Terrance Skeena Mall
5. Take the bus from Skeena Mall to Kitimat, BC - City Centre
23h 8m
$253–439
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Banff, AB to Jasper, AB
2. Take the train from Jasper to Houston
3. Take the bus from Houston to Terrance Skeena Mall
4. Take the bus from Skeena Mall to Kitimat, BC - City Centre
40h 27m
$279–431

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) flights

49Weekly Planes

4h 43mAverage Duration

$147Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Banff to Kitimat.

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Distance: 1,240.4 km
Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Banff, AB, Canada and Kitimat, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Banff to Kitimat. However, you can take the bus to Calgary Airport, walk to Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, fly to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT), walk to Terrace Airport, then take the bus to Kitimat, BC - City Centre. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Banff, AB to Kitimat, BC - City Centre via Jasper, AB, Jasper, McBride, McBride, BC - Train Station, Prince George, BC, and Skeena Mall in around 23h 8m.

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