What is the cheapest way to get from Edmonton, AB to Banff?

The cheapest way to get from Edmonton, AB to Banff is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 4h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edmonton, AB to Banff?

The fastest way to get from Edmonton, AB to Banff is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs $80 - $120.

Is there a direct bus between Edmonton, AB and Banff?

No, there is no direct bus from Edmonton, AB to Banff. However, there are services departing from West Edmonton Mall Transit Centre and arriving at HI Banff Alpine Centre via Edmonton, AB - Southgate LRT Station and Calgary Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

How far is it from Edmonton, AB to Banff?

The distance between Edmonton, AB and Banff is 430 km. The road distance is 408 km.

How do I travel from Edmonton, AB to Banff without a car?

The best way to get from Edmonton, AB to Banff without a car is to bus via South Campus Fort Edmonton Transit Centre which takes 7h 12m and costs $95 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Edmonton, AB to Banff?

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Edmonton, AB to Banff, including transfers.

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

Edmonton, AB to Banff bus services, operated by The Canada Bus, depart from Edmonton, AB - Southgate LRT Station.

Where does the Edmonton, AB to Banff bus arrive?

Edmonton, AB to Banff bus services, operated by The Canada Bus, arrive at Calgary Airport station.

What is the time difference between Edmonton, AB and Banff?

Banff is 1h behind Edmonton, AB. It is currently 7:06 PM in Edmonton, AB and 6:06 PM in Banff.

Can I drive from Edmonton, AB to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Edmonton, AB to Banff is 408 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Edmonton, AB to Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 598+ hotels available in Banff.

Edmonton, AB to Banff - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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

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 South Campus Fort Edmonton Transit Centre
best
1. Take the bus from Edmonton to Calgary Int. Airportbus FlixBus 2720
2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus Calgary
7h 12m
$95–121
Drive 408 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Edmonton, AB to Banffcar 408 km
4h 35m
$81–117
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YEG - YYC
2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
5h 52m
$183–679
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edmonton, AB - Southgate LRT Station to Calgary Airportbus Edmonton to Calgary
2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus Calgary
7h 21m
$128–129
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Edmonton Downtown Ticket Office - 10014 104 St to Calgary - Airport YYCbus Edmonton
2. Take the bus from Calgary International Airport to Banff, ABbus Calgary
8h 7m
$126–151

Edmonton, AB to Banff by foot and bus

14Weekly Services

8h 7mAverage Duration

$126Cheapest Price

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

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Distance: 429.6 km
Duration: 7h 12m

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

You can take a vehicle from Edmonton, AB to HI Banff Alpine Centre via West Edmonton Mall Transit Centre, South Campus Fort Edmonton Transit Centre, South Campus Ft Edmonton Station, Southgate Station, Edmonton, Calgary Int. Airport, and Calgary Airport in around 7h 12m.

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