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

The cheapest way to get from Banff to Nanaimo is to bus and fly which costs $120 - $460 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Banff to Nanaimo is to bus and fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $120 - $460.

How far is it from Banff to Nanaimo?

The distance between Banff and Nanaimo is 892 km.

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

The best way to get from Banff to Nanaimo without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10 days 0h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Banff to Nanaimo, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Banff and Nanaimo?

Nanaimo is 1h behind Banff. It is currently 4:40 AM in Banff and 3:40 AM in Nanaimo.

Where can I stay near Nanaimo?

There are 87+ hotels available in Nanaimo.

Banff to Nanaimo - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Banff to Nanaimo by bus, plane, train, ferry, 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 to Nanaimo Airport
best
1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airportbus
2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane YYC - YCD
5h 20m
$122–762
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Banff to Vancouvertrain Rainforest to Gold Rush Grand Adventure / ...
2. Take the ferry from Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Nanaimo Ferry Terminalferry Van/Nan
10d
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Banff to Horseshoe Baycar
2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bayferry West Vancouver - Nanaimo
11h 36m
$189–407
Bus, fly to Nanaimo
1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airportbus
2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane YYC - ZNA
5h 10m
$124–459
Bus, fly to Victoria International Airport
1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airportbus
2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane YYC - YYJ
3. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus
8h 46m
$230–710

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) flights

48Weekly Planes

3h 26mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Banff to Nanaimo.

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Distance: 891.7 km
Duration: 5h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Banff to Nanaimo. However, you can take the bus to Calgary Airport, walk to Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, fly to Nanaimo Airport (YCD), walk to Nanaimo Airport, then take the line 70 bus to Dwtn Nanaimo Exch D Bay. Alternatively, you can take a train from Banff to Nanaimo Ferry Terminal via Vancouver and Vancouver Ferry Terminal in around 10d.

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