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

The cheapest way to get from Calgary to Banff is to bus which costs $9 - $35 and takes 2h 58m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Calgary and Banff?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Calgary, AB - The Westin Calgary and arriving at Banff, AB - Red Carpet Inn. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Calgary 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 to Banff?

The distance between Calgary and Banff is 152 km. The road distance is 124.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Calgary to Banff without a car is to bus which takes 2h 58m and costs $9 - $35.

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

The bus from Calgary, AB - The Westin Calgary to Banff, AB - Red Carpet Inn takes 2h 58m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Calgary to Banff bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Calgary to Banff train from?

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

Train or bus from Calgary to Banff?

The best way to get from Calgary to Banff is to bus which takes 2h 58m and costs $9 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6,500 - $13,000 and takes 9 days 1h.

Where does the Calgary to Banff bus arrive?

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

Where does the Calgary to Banff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Calgary to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Calgary to Banff is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Calgary to Banff.

How do I get a bus ticket from Calgary to Banff?

Book your Calgary to Banff bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 611+ hotels available in Banff.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Calgary to Banff by bus (Flixbus), train, car, or shuttle

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, AB - The Westin Calgary to Banff, AB - Red Carpet Innbus Calgary to Banff
2h 58m
$9–35
Train
1. Take the train from Calgary to Banfftrain Passage to the Peaks Grand Adventure / ...
9d 1h
$6,500–13,000
Drive 124.6 km
1. Drive from Calgary to Banffcar 124.6 km
1h 27m
$25–35
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from HI Calgary City Centre to Samesun Hostelshuttle Calgary
2h 10m
$47–53

Calgary to Banff by bus

57Weekly Buses

2h 58mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 152.3 km
Duration: 2h 58m

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

The Canada Bus operates a bus from Calgary, AB - The Westin Calgary to Banff, AB - Red Carpet Inn on demand. Tickets cost $34 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Three other operators also service this route. 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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