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

The cheapest way to get from Calgary to Banff, AB is to bus which costs $15 - $26 and takes 2h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calgary to Banff, AB is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $24 - $40.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Calgary and arriving at Banff. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Calgary and arriving at Banff. Services depart three times a week. The journey takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Calgary to Banff, AB?

The distance between Calgary and Banff, AB is 137 km. The road distance is 124.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Calgary to Banff, AB without a car is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs $15 - $26.

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

The bus from Calgary to Banff takes 2h 10m including transfers and departs every four hours.

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

Calgary to Banff, AB bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Calgary station.

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

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

Train or bus from Calgary to Banff, AB?

The best way to get from Calgary to Banff, AB is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs $15 - $26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 2 days 0h.

Where does the Calgary to Banff, AB bus arrive?

Calgary to Banff, AB bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Banff station.

Where does the Calgary to Banff, AB train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Calgary to Banff, AB?

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

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

Book your Calgary to Banff, AB bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Banff, AB?

There are 623+ hotels available in Banff, AB.

Calgary to Banff, AB - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from Calgary to Banff, AB by bus (Flixbus), train, car, shuttle, or bus

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 FlixBus 2725 / ...
2h 10m
$15–26
Train
1. Take the train from Calgary to Banfftrain Vancouver
2d
Drive 124.6 km
1. Drive from Calgary to Banff, ABcar 124.6 km
1h 27m
$25–36
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary, AB - Delta Hotels to Banff, AB - Mount Royal Hotelshuttle Calgary / ...
2h 33m
$59
Bus via Crowfoot LRT Station | ON-IT
1. Take the bus from Crowfoot LRT Station | ON-IT to Moose Hotel & Suitesbus
2h 42m
$58
Bus via Calgary, AB - The Westin Calgary
1. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - The Westin Calgary to Banff, AB - Mount Royal Hotelbus Calgary to Banff
3h 2m
$34

Calgary to Banff, AB by bus

59Weekly Buses

2h 10mAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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

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Distance: 136.7 km
Duration: 2h 10m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Calgary to Banff every 4 hours. Tickets cost $15–26 and the journey takes 2h 10m. EBus Canada also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Rocky Mountaineer operates a train from Calgary to Banff 3 times a week, and the journey takes 2d.

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