What is the cheapest way to get from Downtown Calgary to Banff?

The cheapest way to get from Downtown Calgary to Banff is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 1h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Downtown Calgary to Banff?

The fastest way to get from Downtown Calgary to Banff is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Downtown Calgary and Banff?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Calgary, AB - The Westin Calgary and arriving at Banff, AB - Red Carpet Inn. Services depart hourly. The journey takes approximately 2h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Downtown Calgary and Banff?

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 Downtown Calgary to Banff?

The distance between Downtown Calgary and Banff is 153 km. The road distance is 125.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Downtown Calgary to Banff without a car is to bus via Calgary Airport which takes 2h 26m and costs $62 - $67.

How long does it take to get from Downtown Calgary to Banff?

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Downtown Calgary to Banff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Downtown Calgary to Banff bus from?

Downtown Calgary to Banff bus services, operated by Banff Explorer, depart from Calgary Airport station.

Where do I catch the Downtown Calgary to Banff train from?

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

Train or bus from Downtown Calgary to Banff?

The best way to get from Downtown Calgary to Banff is to bus via Calgary Airport which takes 2h 26m and costs $62 - $67. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6,500 - $13,000 and takes 9 days 1h.

Where does the Downtown Calgary to Banff bus arrive?

Downtown Calgary to Banff bus services, operated by Banff Explorer, arrive at HI Banff Alpine Centre station.

Where does the Downtown Calgary to Banff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Downtown Calgary to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Downtown Calgary to Banff is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Downtown Calgary to Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 490+ hotels available in Banff.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Downtown Calgary to Banff 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 via Calgary Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus Calgary
2h 26m
$63–67
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - The Westin Calgary to Banff, AB - Red Carpet Innbus Calgary to Banff
2h 58m
$9–35
Train
1. Take the train from Calgary to Banfftrain Passage to the Peaks Grand Adventure / ...
9d 1h
$6,500–13,000
Drive 125.2 km
1. Drive from Downtown Calgary to Banffcar 125.2 km
1h 29m
$25–36
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary, AB - Delta Hotels to Samesun Hostelshuttle Calgary
2h 15m
$48–53
Bus via Crowfoot LRT Station
1. Take the bus from Crowfoot LRT Station to Banff - Behind Mount Royal Hotelbus Calgary
3h 8m
$109–117

Downtown Calgary to Banff by shuttle

98Weekly Shuttles

2h 15mAverage Duration

$48Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Downtown Calgary to Banff.

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Distance: 153.4 km
Duration: 2h 26m

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

Banff Explorer operates a bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centre every 3 hours. Tickets cost $59 and the journey takes 1h 10m. 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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