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 bus between Calgary, AB and Banff?

No, there is no direct bus from Calgary, AB to Banff. However, there are services departing from Eb 9 Av Sw @ 16 St Sw and arriving at Banff, AB - Red Carpet Inn via Calgary, AB - Marriott Downtown Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

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 127 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 via Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall which takes 2h 51m and costs $50 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Calgary, AB to Banff, including transfers.

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

Calgary, AB to Banff bus services, operated by The Canada Bus, depart from Calgary, AB - Marriott Downtown Hotel station.

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 via Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall which takes 2h 51m and costs $50 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6,500 - $13,000 and takes 9 days 1h.

Where does the Calgary, AB to Banff bus arrive?

Calgary, AB to Banff bus services, operated by The Canada Bus, arrive at Banff, AB - Red Carpet Inn station.

What is the time difference between Calgary, AB and Banff?

Banff is 1h behind Calgary, AB. It is currently 7:42 AM in Calgary, AB and 6:42 AM in Banff.

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 551+ 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

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Bus via Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall
best
1. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall to Banff, ABbus Calgary
2h 51m
$50–65
Drive 123.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Calgary, AB to Banffcar 123.5 km
1h 27m
$24–35
Train
1. Take the train from Calgary to Banfftrain Passage to the Peaks Grand Adventure / ...
9d 1h
$6,500–13,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - Marriott Downtown Hotel to Banff, AB - Red Carpet Innbus Calgary to Banff
3h 32m
$33–34

Calgary, AB to Banff by tram, foot, and bus

12Weekly Services

2h 51mAverage Duration

$50Cheapest Price

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

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Distance: 126.8 km
Duration: 2h 51m

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

Rider Express operates a bus from Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall to Banff, AB twice daily. Tickets cost $50–65 and the journey takes 1h 40m. 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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