What is the cheapest way to get from Cold Lake to Banff?

The cheapest way to get from Cold Lake to Banff is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 7h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cold Lake to Banff?

The fastest way to get from Cold Lake to Banff is to drive which takes 7h 54m and costs $130 - $200.

Is there a direct bus between Cold Lake and Banff?

No, there is no direct bus from Cold Lake to Banff. However, there are services departing from Cold Lake - Circle K 8 Ave and arriving at HI Banff Alpine Centre via Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW, Red Deer, AB - Tim Hortons and Calgary Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

How far is it from Cold Lake to Banff?

The distance between Cold Lake and Banff is 766 km. The road distance is 691.8 km.

How do I travel from Cold Lake to Banff without a car?

The best way to get from Cold Lake to Banff without a car is to bus via Red Deer which takes 12h and costs $230 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Cold Lake to Banff?

It takes approximately 12h to get from Cold Lake to Banff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cold Lake to Banff bus from?

Cold Lake to Banff bus services, operated by Cold Shot, depart from Cold Lake - Circle K 8 Ave station.

Where does the Cold Lake to Banff bus arrive?

Cold Lake to Banff bus services, operated by Cold Shot, arrive at Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW station.

Can I drive from Cold Lake to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Cold Lake to Banff is 692 km. It takes approximately 7h 54m to drive from Cold Lake to Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 551+ hotels available in Banff.

Cold Lake to Banff - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Cold Lake to Banff by bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Red Deer
best
1. Take the bus from Cold Lake - Circle K 8 Ave to Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NWbus
2. Take the bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Red Deer - 67 Stbus
3. Take the bus from Red Deer, AB - Tim Hortons to Calgary Airportbus
4. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
12h
$233–273
Drive 691.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cold Lake to Banffcar 691.8 km
7h 54m
$135–195
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Cold Lake - Circle K 8 Ave to Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NWbus
2. Take the bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Edmonton Intl Airportbus
3. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YEG - YYC
4. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
10h 40m
$312–816
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cold Lake - Circle K 8 Ave to Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NWbus
2. Take the bus from Edmonton, AB - Kingsway Royal Alex to Calgary Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
12h 17m
$220–241

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flights

84Weekly Planes

1h 1mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cold Lake to Banff.

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Distance: 766 km
Duration: 12h

What companies run services between Cold Lake, AB, Canada and Banff, AB, Canada?

You can take a bus from Cold Lake - Circle K 8 Ave to HI Banff Alpine Centre via Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW, Red Deer - 67 St, Red Deer, AB - Tim Hortons, and Calgary Airport in around 12h.

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