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 52m.

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 52m 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 765 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 52m to drive from Cold Lake to Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 434+ hotels available in Banff.

Cold Lake to Banff - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Cold Lake to Banff by bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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 NW
2. Take the bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Red Deer - 67 St
3. Take the bus from Red Deer, AB - Tim Hortons to Calgary Airport
4. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centre
12h
$233–273
Drive 691.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cold Lake to Banff691.8 km
7h 52m
$138–200
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Cold Lake - Circle K 8 Ave to Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW
2. Take the bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Edmonton Intl Airport
3. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)YEG - YYC
4. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centre
10h 40m
$277–536
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cold Lake - Circle K 8 Ave to Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW
2. Take the bus from Edmonton, AB - Kingsway Royal Alex to Calgary Airport
3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centre
12h 13m
$220–241
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Cold Lake - Circle K 8 Ave to Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW
2. Take the bus from Edmonton to Calgary Int. Airport
3. Take the bus from Calgary International Airport to Banff, AB
13h 2m
$204–254

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

78Weekly Planes

1h 3mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 765 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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