There are 4 ways to get from Edmonton (Station) to Banff by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Edmonton, AB -10235 101 St NW to Calgary Airportbus Edmonton to Calgary
- Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus Calgary
6h 27m$128–129Drive 403.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Edmonton (Station) to Banffcar 403.3 km
4h 34m$80–116Train
- Take the train from Edmonton to Banfftrain Passage to the Peaks Discovery / ...
9d$7,000–12,000Fly, bus
- Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YEG - YYC
- Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
5h 21m$176–486
Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edmonton (Station) to Banff is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Edmonton (Station) to Banff is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs $75 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Edmonton (Station) to Banff. However, there are services departing from Edmonton, AB -10235 101 St NW and arriving at Muskrat North via Calgary Airport and Tunnel Mountain Hotels. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edmonton and arriving at Banff. Services depart every 30 minutes. The journey takes approximately 9 days 0h.
The distance between Edmonton (Station) and Banff is 445 km. The road distance is 403.3 km.
The best way to get from Edmonton (Station) to Banff without a car is to bus which takes 6h 27m and costs $128 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Edmonton (Station) to Banff, including transfers.
Edmonton (Station) to Banff bus services, operated by The Canada Bus, depart from Edmonton, AB -10235 101 St NW station.
Edmonton (Station) to Banff train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, depart from Edmonton station.
The best way to get from Edmonton (Station) to Banff is to bus which takes 6h 27m and costs $128 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $7,000 - $12,000 and takes 9 days 0h.
What companies run services between Edmonton (Station), AB, Canada and Banff, AB, Canada?
You can take a vehicle from Edmonton (Station) to Muskrat North via Edmonton, AB -10235 101 St NW, Calgary Airport, HI Banff Alpine Centre, and Tunnel Mountain Hotels in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, Rocky Mountaineer operates a train from Edmonton to Banff on demand. Tickets cost $7,000–12,000 and the journey takes 9d.
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Edmonton International Airport to Calgary International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–280
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Edmonton International Airport to Calgary International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
- Website
- flyairnorth.com
Flights from Edmonton International Airport to Calgary International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $95–270
- Phone
- 1-877-460-3200
- reservations@rockymountaineer.com
- Website
- rockymountaineer.com
Train from Edmonton to Banff
- Ave. Duration
- 9d
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $7,000–12,000
- Website
- https://www.rockymountaineer.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.rockymountaineer.com/routes_destinations
- 1 Guest
- $7,000–12,000
- Phone
- +14036689600
- reservation@thecanadabus.com
- Website
- thecanadabus.com
Bus from Edmonton, AB -10235 101 St NW to Calgary Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $68–69
- Website
- https://thecanadabus.com/
- Book at
- https://thecanadabus.betterez.com/cart/61117df83dadc111b0a7d369/reservation/61117df83dadc111b0a7d36a
- Standard
- $68–69
- Phone
- +1 800 974 2850
- Website
- banffexplorer.com
Bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $59
- Schedules at
- banffexplorer.com
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More Questions & Answers
Edmonton (Station) to Banff bus services, operated by The Canada Bus, arrive at Calgary Airport station.
Edmonton (Station) to Banff train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, arrive at Banff station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edmonton (Station) to Banff is 403 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Edmonton (Station) to Banff.
There are 535+ hotels available in Banff.
