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

The cheapest way to get from Banff to Smithers is to drive which costs $200 - $290 and takes 12h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Banff to Smithers is to bus and fly which takes 6h 32m and costs $160 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Banff and Smithers?

No, there is no direct bus from Banff to Smithers. However, there are services departing from Banff, AB and arriving at Smithers Mall via Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall and Prince George, BC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Banff and Smithers?

No, there is no direct train from Banff to Smithers. However, there are services departing from Banff and arriving at Smithers via Jasper. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7 days 6h.

How far is it from Banff to Smithers?

The distance between Banff and Smithers is 1115 km. The road distance is 1030.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Banff to Smithers without a car is to bus and train via Prince George which takes 18h 6m and costs $200 - $380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Banff to Smithers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banff to Smithers bus from?

Banff to Smithers bus services, operated by Rider Express, depart from Banff, AB station.

Where do I catch the Banff to Smithers train from?

Banff to Smithers train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, depart from Banff station.

Train or bus from Banff to Smithers?

The best way to get from Banff to Smithers is to bus which takes 20h 45m and costs $250 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6,500 - $13,000 and takes 7 days 6h.

Where does the Banff to Smithers bus arrive?

Banff to Smithers bus services, operated by Rider Express, arrive at Kamloops, BC station.

What is the time difference between Banff and Smithers?

Smithers is 1h behind Banff. It is currently 9:00 AM in Banff and 8:00 AM in Smithers.

Where does the Banff to Smithers train arrive?

Banff to Smithers train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, arrive at Jasper station.

Can I drive from Banff to Smithers?

Yes, the driving distance between Banff to Smithers is 1031 km. It takes approximately 12h 53m to drive from Banff to Smithers.

Where can I stay near Smithers?

There are 11+ hotels available in Smithers.

Banff to Smithers - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Banff to Smithers 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 to Smithers Airport
best
1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airport
2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Smithers Airport (YYD)YYC - YYD
6h 32m
$166–540
Bus, train via Prince George
1. Take the bus from Banff High School Transit Hub to Lake Louise Village North8X
2. Take the bus from Lake Louise, AB to Jasper, AB
3. Take the train from Jasper to McBride
4. Take the bus from McBride, BC - Train Station to Prince George, BC
5. Take the bus from Prince George, BC to Smithers Mall
18h 6m
$209–380
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Banff, AB to Jasper, ABSummer Westbound
2. Take the train from Jasper to SmithersVIA Rail
34h 10m
$242–364
Drive 1,030.7 km
1. Drive from Banff to Smithers1,030.7 km
12h 53m
$201–290
Bus, fly to Northwest Regional Airport
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 Terrance Skeena Mall to Smithers Mall
9h 35m
$346–916
Bus
1. Take the bus from Banff, AB to Kamloops, BC
2. Take the bus from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall to Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue
3. Take the bus from Prince George, BC to Smithers Mall
20h 45m
$258–340
Train
1. Take the train from Banff to JasperPassage to the Peaks Discovery / ...
2. Take the train from Jasper to SmithersVIA Rail
7d 6h
$6,795–12,120

Banff to Smithers by bus and train

2Weekly Services

18h 6mAverage Duration

$209Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,114.8 km
Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Banff, AB to Smithers Mall via Kamloops, BC, Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall, Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue, and Prince George, BC in around 20h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Banff to Smithers via Jasper in around 7d 6h.

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