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There are 4 ways to get from Banff to Thompson by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Thompson Municipal Airport (YTH)plane plane YYC - YTH
    7h 18m
    $1,275–2,179

  2. Drive 1,586 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Banff to Thompsoncar car 1,586 km
    21h 15m
    $310–447

  3. Bus, train via Winnipeg

    1. Take the bus from Banff, AB to Jasper, ABbus bus
    2. Take the train from Jasper to Winnipegtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Winnipeg Airport to Thompson, MBbus bus
    2d 1h
    $400–537

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Banff High School Transit Hub to Lake Louise Village Northbus bus 8X
    2. Take the bus from Lake Louise, AB to Jasper, ABbus bus
    3. Take the train from Jasper to Portage la Prairietrain train
    4. Take the train from Portage la Prairie to Thompsontrain train
    2d 11h
    $383–564

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Thompson Municipal Airport (YTH) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration8h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Banff, AB, Canada and Thompson, MB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Banff to Thompson. However, you can take the bus to Calgary Airport, walk to Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, fly to Thompson Municipal Airport (YTH), then take the taxi to Thompson. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Banff, AB to Thompson, MB via Jasper, AB, Jasper, Winnipeg, Northbound Israel Asper at Canadian Museum for Human Rights, Westbound Wellington at Airport Terminal, and Winnipeg Airport in around 2d 1h.

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