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 $95 - $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 bus and fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $420 - $1,000.

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 Calgary - Downtown Ticket Office, Claresholm, AB and Nelson, BC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 48m.

How far is it from Banff to Trail?

The distance between Banff and Trail is 860 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 13h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 13h 48m 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 Calgary station.

What is the time difference between Banff and Trail?

Trail is 1h behind Banff. It is currently 9:33 AM in Banff and 8:33 AM 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 76+ hotels available in Trail.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Banff to Trail by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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 Banff to Calgarybus
2. Take the bus from Calgary - Downtown Ticket Office 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
13h 48m
Drive 506.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Banff to Trailcar 506.9 km
6h 35m
$99–143
Bus, fly to Kelowna International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airportbus
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 34m
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
Bus, fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport
1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airportbus
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 34m
$339–1,039
Bus, fly to Trail Airport
1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airportbus
2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Trail Airport (YZZ)plane YYC - YZZ
6h 12m
$429–999

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

105Weekly Planes

1h 14mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 860 km
Duration: 13h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Banff to Trail, BC via Calgary - Downtown Ticket Office, Claresholm - Shell Gas Station, Claresholm, AB, and Nelson, BC in around 13h 48m.

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