There are 7 ways to get from Calgary to Banff, AB by bus (Flixbus), train, car, shuttle, or bus
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Calgary to BanffFlixBus 2721
2h$17–120Bus via Downtown Calgary, AB - 606 5 Ave SW
cheapest- Take the bus from Downtown Calgary, AB - 606 5 Ave SW to Banff, AB - Elk StreetCalgary to Banff
2h 40m$9–13Train
- Take the train from Calgary to BanffPassage to the Peaks Grand Adventure / ...
9d 1h$6,500–13,000Drive 124.6 km
- Drive from Calgary to Banff, AB124.6 km
1h 26m$25–37Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from HI Calgary City Centre to Samesun HostelCalgary
2h 19m$47–53Bus via Calgary, AB - 210 4 Ave SE
- Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 210 4 Ave SE to Banff, AB - Mount Royal HotelCalgary to Banff / ...
3h 3m$34–35Bus via Crowfoot LRT Station
- Take the bus from Crowfoot LRT Station to Banff - Behind Mount Royal HotelCalgary
3h 8m$109–117
Calgary to Banff, AB by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
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.
The fastest way to get from Calgary to Banff, AB is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $25 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Calgary and arriving at Banff. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.
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.
The distance between Calgary and Banff, AB is 136 km. The road distance is 124.6 km.
The best way to get from Calgary to Banff, AB without a car is to bus which takes 2h and costs $17 - $120.
The bus from Calgary to Banff takes 2h including transfers and departs three times a day.
Calgary to Banff, AB bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Calgary station.
Calgary to Banff, AB train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, depart from Calgary station.
The best way to get from Calgary to Banff, AB is to bus which takes 2h and costs $17 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6,500 - $13,000 and takes 9 days 1h.
What companies run services between Calgary, AB, Canada and Banff, AB, Canada?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Calgary to Banff 3 times a day. Tickets cost $17–120 and the journey takes 2h. 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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- Phone
- 1-877-460-3200
- reservations@rockymountaineer.com
- Website
- rockymountaineer.com
Train from Calgary to Banff
- Ave. Duration
- 9d 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $6,500–13,000
- Website
- https://www.rockymountaineer.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.rockymountaineer.com/routes_destinations
- 1 Guest
- $6,500–13,000
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Calgary to Banff
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $17–120
- Phone
- +1 403 800 0355
- info@fairybus.com
- Website
- fairybus.com
Shuttle from HI Calgary City Centre to Samesun Hostel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $47–53
- Website
- https://www.fairybus.com/
- Website
- https://www.fairybus.com/shared-shuttle-services
- Adult
- $47–53
- Phone
- 587-534-0542
- onitsupport@southland.ca
- Website
- onitregionaltransit.ca
Bus from Downtown Calgary, AB - 606 5 Ave SW to Banff, AB - Elk Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://www.onitregionaltransit.ca/okotoks-commuter/
- Passenger
- $9–13
- Phone
- +14036689600
- reservation@thecanadabus.com
- Website
- thecanadabus.com
Bus from Calgary, AB - 210 4 Ave SE to Banff, AB - Mount Royal Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $34–35
- Website
- https://thecanadabus.com/
- Book at
- https://thecanadabus.betterez.com/cart/61117df83dadc111b0a7d369/reservation/61117df83dadc111b0a7d36a
- Standard
- $34–35
- Phone
- 587-968-5088
- info@vivogreen.ca
- Website
- vivogreentravel.com
Bus from Crowfoot LRT Station to Banff - Behind Mount Royal Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $109–117
- Website
- https://vivogreentravel.com/
- Schedules at
- https://vivogreentravel.com/public-shuttle/
- Calgary - Canmore
- $109
- Calgary - Banff
- $117
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More Questions & Answers
Calgary to Banff, AB bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Banff station.
Calgary to Banff, AB train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, arrive at Banff station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calgary to Banff, AB is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Calgary to Banff, AB.
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