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

The cheapest way to get from Banff to Slave Lake is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 7h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Banff to Slave Lake is to drive which takes 7h 21m and costs $120 - $190.

Is there a direct bus between Banff and Slave Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Banff to Slave Lake. However, there are services departing from HI Banff Alpine Centre and arriving at Slave Lake - Highway 88 via Calgary Airport, Kingsway RAH Transit Centre and Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.

How far is it from Banff to Slave Lake?

The distance between Banff and Slave Lake is 691 km. The road distance is 651.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Banff to Slave Lake without a car is to bus which takes 10h 7m and costs $200 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 10h 7m to get from Banff to Slave Lake, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Banff to Slave Lake bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Banff to Slave Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Banff to Slave Lake is 651 km. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Banff to Slave Lake.

Where can I stay near Slave Lake?

There are five+ hotels available in Slave Lake.

Banff to Slave Lake - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Banff to Slave Lake by bus, car, or plane

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 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 Slave Lake - Highway 88bus
10h 7m
$200–221
Drive 651.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Banff to Slave Lakecar 651.5 km
7h 21m
$129–186
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 Slave Lake - Highway 88bus
8h 40m
$274–619
Bus via Red Deer
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 Slave Lake - Highway 88bus
10h 10m
$215–256

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

83Weekly Planes

1h 3mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Banff to Slave Lake.

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Distance: 690.6 km
Duration: 10h 7m

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

You can take a bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Slave Lake - Highway 88 via Calgary Airport, Kingsway RAH Transit Centre, 156 Street & 116 Avenue, and Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW in around 10h 7m.

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