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

The cheapest way to get from Banff to Trail is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 6h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Banff to Trail is to drive which takes 6h 35m and costs $100 - $150.

Is there a direct bus between Banff and Trail?

No, there is no direct bus from Banff to Trail. However, there are services departing from Banff and arriving at Trail, BC via Queensway Exchange Bay B and Kelowna, BC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.

How far is it from Banff to Trail?

The distance between Banff and Trail is 868 km. The road distance is 506.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Banff to Trail without a car is to bus via Claresholm which takes 14h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 14h 6m to get from Banff to Trail, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banff to Trail bus from?

Banff to Trail bus services, operated by EBus Canada, depart from Banff station.

Where does the Banff to Trail bus arrive?

Banff to Trail bus services, operated by EBus Canada, arrive at Kelowna, BC - Downtown 516 Lawrence Ave station.

What is the time difference between Banff and Trail?

Trail is 1h behind Banff. It is currently 9:18 PM in Banff and 8:18 PM in Trail.

Can I drive from Banff to Trail?

Yes, the driving distance between Banff to Trail is 507 km. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Banff to Trail.

Where can I stay near Trail?

There are 28+ hotels available in Trail.

Banff to Trail - 7 ways to travel via bus, car, shuttle, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Banff to Trail by bus, car, shuttle, 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 via Claresholm
best
1. Take the bus from Moose Hotel & Suites to Crowfoot LRT Station | ON-ITbus
2. Take the bus from Calgary - Deerfoot Inn & Casino* to Claresholm - Shell Gas Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Claresholm, AB to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus
4. Take the bus from Nelson, BC to Trail, BCbus
14h 6m
Drive 506.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Banff to Trailcar 506.9 km
6h 35m
$103–149
Shuttle, fly to Kelowna International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane YYC - YLW
3. Take a shuttle bus from Kelowna International Airport to Red Mountain Resort, Rossland BCshuttle
8h 54m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Banff to Kelowna, BC - Downtown 516 Lawrence Avebus Calgary
2. Take the bus from Kelowna, BC to Trail, BCbus Kelowna to Nelson
14h 40m
Bus via Salmon Arm
1. Take the bus from Banff, AB to Salmon Arm, BCbus
2. Take the bus from Salmon Arm, BC to Kelowna, BCbus
3. Take the bus from Kelowna, BC to Trail, BCbus
16h 37m
$175–294
Shuttle, fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane YYC - YXC
3. Take the bus from Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus
4. Take the bus from Nelson, BC to Trail, BCbus
9h 57m
$457–1,169
Shuttle, fly to Trail Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Trail Airport (YZZ)plane YYC - YZZ
6h 46m
$637–1,209

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) flights

73Weekly Planes

1h 11mAverage Duration

$47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 868 km
Duration: 14h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Moose Hotel & Suites to Trail, BC via Crowfoot LRT Station | ON-IT, SB Crowfoot CTrain Station, EB Centre Street Station, Calgary - Deerfoot Inn & Casino*, Claresholm - Shell Gas Station, Claresholm, AB, and Nelson, BC in around 14h 6m.

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