What is the cheapest way to get from Fort Nelson to Banff?

The cheapest way to get from Fort Nelson to Banff is to drive which costs $240 - $350 and takes 15h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort Nelson to Banff?

The fastest way to get from Fort Nelson to Banff is to fly and bus which takes 6h 8m and costs $170 - $850.

How far is it from Fort Nelson to Banff?

The distance between Fort Nelson and Banff is 1161 km. The road distance is 1229.4 km.

How do I travel from Fort Nelson to Banff without a car?

The best way to get from Fort Nelson to Banff without a car is to bus and train which takes 6 days 8h and costs $8,600 - $8,700.

How long does it take to get from Fort Nelson to Banff?

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Fort Nelson to Banff, including transfers.

Can I drive from Fort Nelson to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort Nelson to Banff is 1229 km. It takes approximately 15h 6m to drive from Fort Nelson to Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 484+ hotels available in Banff.

Fort Nelson to Banff - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Fort Nelson to Banff by plane, bus, train, or car

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

Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)YYE - YYC
2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centre
6h 8m
$172–836
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Fort Nelson to Fort St. John
2. Take the bus from Fort St. John to Prince George
3. Take the bus from Prince George to Quesnel
4. Take the train from Quesnel to Banff
6d 8h
$8,616–8,686
Drive 1,229.4 km
1. Drive from Fort Nelson to Banff1,229.4 km
15h 6m
$241–348
Bus, train via Kamloops
1. Take the bus from Fort Nelson to Fort St. John
2. Take the bus from Fort St. John to Prince George
3. Take the bus from Prince George to Kamloops
4. Take the train from Kamloops to Banff
7d 13h
$7,728–10,325

Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flights

5Weekly Planes

4h 28mAverage Duration

$92Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Fort Nelson to Banff.

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Distance: 1,161.2 km
Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Fort Nelson, BC, Canada and Banff, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Fort Nelson to Banff. However, you can take the taxi to Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE) airport, fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC), walk to Calgary Airport, then take the bus to HI Banff Alpine Centre. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fort Nelson to Banff via Fort St. John, Prince George, Prince George, Quesnel, and Quesnel in around 6d 8h.

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