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 34m.

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 19m and costs $410 - $900.

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, AB and arriving at Trail, BC via Salmon Arm, BC, Harvey Ave at Richter Stn and Kelowna, BC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 23m.

How far is it from Banff to Trail?

The distance between Banff and Trail is 846 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 which takes 15h 10m and costs $300 - $380.

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

It takes approximately 8h 34m 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 Rider Express, depart from Banff, AB station.

Where does the Banff to Trail bus arrive?

Banff to Trail bus services, operated by Rider Express, arrive at Salmon Arm, BC station.

What is the time difference between Banff and Trail?

Trail is 1h behind Banff. It is currently 3:24 PM in Banff and 2:24 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 34m to drive from Banff to Trail.

Where can I stay near Trail?

There are 36+ hotels available in Trail.

Banff to Trail - 6 ways to travel via bus, plane, shuttle, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Banff to Trail by bus, plane, shuttle, 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 Kelowna International Airport, shuttle
best
1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airport
2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)YYC - YLW
3. Take a shuttle bus from Kelowna International Airport to Red Mountain Resort, Rossland BC
8h 34m
Drive 506.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Banff to Trail506.9 km
6h 34m
$99–143
Bus
1. Take the bus from Banff - Behind Mount Royal Hotel to Crowfoot LRT Station
2. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street
3. Take the bus from Nelson, BC to Trail, BC
15h 10m
$304–377
Bus, fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport
1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airport
2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)YYC - YXC
3. Take the bus from Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street
4. Take the bus from Nelson, BC to Trail, BC
9h 39m
$314–869
Bus, fly to Trail Airport
1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airport
2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Trail Airport (YZZ)YYC - YZZ
6h 19m
$419–899
Bus via Salmon Arm
1. Take the bus from Banff, AB to Salmon Arm, BC
2. Take the bus from Salmon Arm, BC to Kelowna, BC
3. Take the bus from Kelowna, BC to Trail, BC
16h 23m
$235–293

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

75Weekly Planes

1h 21mAverage Duration

$47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 846.5 km
Duration: 8h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Banff - Behind Mount Royal Hotel to Trail, BC via Crowfoot LRT Station, SB Crowfoot CTrain Station, SB Anderson CTrain Station, Anderson LRT Station, WB Douglas Glen GA @ 24 ST SE, Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE, and Nelson, BC in around 15h 10m.

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