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 via Downtown Calgary, AB - 606 5 Ave SW which costs $9 - $13 and takes 2h 40m.

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 - $35.

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 five times a day, 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 every 10 minutes. The journey takes approximately 9 days 1h.

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 .

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 five times a day.

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

Calgary to Banff, AB bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, 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 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6,500 - $13,000 and takes 9 days 1h.

Where does the Calgary to Banff, AB bus arrive?

Calgary to Banff, AB bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, 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.

Where can I stay near Banff, AB?

There are 1435+ 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, 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 to Banffbus FlixBus 2721
2h 10m
Bus via Downtown Calgary, AB - 606 5 Ave SW
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Downtown Calgary, AB - 606 5 Ave SW to Banff, AB - Elk Streetbus Calgary to Banff
2h 40m
$9–13
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 Banff, ABcar 124.6 km
1h 27m
$25–35
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from HI Calgary City Centre to Samesun Hostelshuttle Calgary
2h 19m
$47–53
Bus via Calgary, AB - The Westin Calgary
1. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - The Westin Calgary to Banff, AB - Red Carpet Innbus Calgary to Banff
3h 6m
$34

Questions & Answers

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

Launch map view

Distance: 136.7 km
Duration: 2h 10m

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

FlixBus-us operates a bus from Calgary to Banff 4 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 10m. EBus Canada also services this route twice daily. 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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