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

The cheapest way to get from Banff to Valemount is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 5h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Banff to Valemount is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs $80 - $120.

Is there a direct train between Banff and Valemount?

No, there is no direct train from Banff to Valemount. However, there are services departing from Banff and arriving at Valemount via Jasper. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 20m.

How far is it from Banff to Valemount?

The distance between Banff and Valemount is 407 km. The road distance is 407.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Banff to Valemount without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 35m and costs $160 - $400.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Banff to Valemount, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banff to Valemount train from?

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

What is the time difference between Banff and Valemount?

Valemount is 1h behind Banff. It is currently 5:52 PM in Banff and 4:52 PM in Valemount.

Where does the Banff to Valemount train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Banff to Valemount?

Yes, the driving distance between Banff to Valemount is 407 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Banff to Valemount.

Where can I stay near Valemount?

There are 44+ hotels available in Valemount.

Banff to Valemount - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Banff to Valemount

Rome2Rio compared 4 ways to get from Banff to Valemount. The best route is Bus, train, a distance of 313.605 km.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Banff, AB to Jasper, ABbus Banff
2. Take the train from Jasper to Valemounttrain VIA Rail
7h 35m
$167–393
Drive 407.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Banff to Valemountcar 407.3 km
5h 17m
$82–118
Train
1. Take the train from Banff to Jaspertrain Jasper
2. Take the train from Jasper to Valemounttrain VIA Rail
41h 20m
Bus, train via Saskatchewan Crossing, AB
1. Take the bus from Banff, AB to Saskatchewan Crossing, ABbus
2. Take the bus from Saskatchewan Crossing, AB to Jasper, ABbus
3. Take the train from Jasper to Valemounttrain
9h 5m
$191–444

Banff to Valemount by bus and train

2Weekly Services

7h 35mAverage Duration

$167Cheapest Price

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Distance: 407.1 km
Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a train from Banff to Valemount via Jasper in around 41h 20m.

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