What is the cheapest way to get from Calgary, AB to Banff?

The cheapest way to get from Calgary, AB to Banff is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 1h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Calgary, AB to Banff?

The fastest way to get from Calgary, AB to Banff is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $24 - $35.

Is there a direct train between Calgary, AB and Banff?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Calgary and arriving at Banff. Services depart every 10 minutes. The journey takes approximately 9 days 1h.

How far is it from Calgary, AB to Banff?

The distance between Calgary, AB and Banff is 130 km. The road distance is 123.5 km.

How do I travel from Calgary, AB to Banff without a car?

The best way to get from Calgary, AB to Banff without a car is to bus which takes 2h 33m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Calgary, AB to Banff?

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Calgary, AB to Banff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calgary, AB to Banff train from?

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

Train or bus from Calgary, AB to Banff?

The best way to get from Calgary, AB to Banff is to bus which takes 2h 33m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6,500 - $13,000 and takes 9 days 1h.

Where does the Calgary, AB to Banff train arrive?

Calgary, AB to Banff train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, arrive at Banff station.

Can I drive from Calgary, AB to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Calgary, AB to Banff is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Calgary, AB to Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 552+ hotels available in Banff.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Calgary, AB to Banff by bus, train, 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
best
1. Take the bus from Calgary to Banffbus Calgary
2h 33m
Drive 123.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Calgary, AB to Banffcar 123.5 km
1h 27m
$25–35
Train
1. Take the train from Calgary to Banfftrain Passage to the Peaks Grand Adventure / ...
9d 1h
$6,500–13,000
Bus via EB Centre Street Station
1. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - Marriott Downtown Hotel to Banff, AB - Red Carpet Innbus Calgary to Banff
3h 36m
$34

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Calgary, AB to Banff.

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Distance: 129.6 km
Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Calgary, AB, Canada and Banff, AB, Canada?

EBus Canada operates a bus from Calgary to Banff twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 28m. Alternatively, Rocky Mountaineer operates a train from Calgary to Banff on demand. Tickets cost $6,500–13,000 and the journey takes 9d 1h.

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