What is the cheapest way to get from Bella Coola to Banff?

The cheapest way to get from Bella Coola to Banff is to drive which costs $230 - $340 and takes 17h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bella Coola to Banff?

The fastest way to get from Bella Coola to Banff is to fly and bus which takes 6h 14m and costs $260 - $700.

How far is it from Bella Coola to Banff?

The distance between Bella Coola and Banff is 1028 km. The road distance is 1172.1 km.

How long does it take to get from Bella Coola to Banff?

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

What is the time difference between Bella Coola and Banff?

Banff is 1h ahead of Bella Coola. It is currently 3:45 PM in Bella Coola and 4:45 PM in Banff.

Can I drive from Bella Coola to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Bella Coola to Banff is 1172 km. It takes approximately 17h 11m to drive from Bella Coola to Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 535+ hotels available in Banff.

Bella Coola to Banff - 3 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Bella Coola to Banff by plane, bus, 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.

Fly from Bella Coola Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Bella Coola Airport (QBC) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane QBC - YYC
2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
6h 14m
$265–668
Drive to Anahim Lake Airport, fly, bus
cheapest
1. Drive from Bella Coola to Anahim Lake Airport (YAA)car
2. Fly from Anahim Lake Airport (YAA) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YAA - YYC
3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
8h 56m
$176–898
Drive 1,172.1 km
1. Drive from Bella Coola to Banffcar 1,172.1 km
17h 11m
$232–335

Bella Coola Airport (QBC) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flights

9Weekly Planes

4h 18mAverage Duration

$83Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bella Coola to Banff.

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Distance: 1,027.7 km
Duration: 6h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Bella Coola to Banff. However, you can take the taxi to Bella Coola Airport (QBC) airport, fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC), walk to Calgary Airport, then take the bus to HI Banff Alpine Centre. Alternatively, you can drive from Bella Coola to Banff in around 17h 11m.

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