What is the cheapest way to get from Kitimat to Banff?

The cheapest way to get from Kitimat to Banff is to bus and drive which costs $260 - $380 and takes 21h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kitimat to Banff?

The fastest way to get from Kitimat to Banff is to bus and fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $450 - $850.

How far is it from Kitimat to Banff?

The distance between Kitimat and Banff is 1240 km. The road distance is 1290.7 km.

How do I travel from Kitimat to Banff without a car?

The best way to get from Kitimat to Banff without a car is to taxi and train and bus which takes 35h 35m and costs $340 - $500.

How long does it take to get from Kitimat to Banff?

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Kitimat to Banff, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Kitimat and Banff?

Banff is 1h ahead of Kitimat. It is currently 9:09 PM in Kitimat and 10:09 PM in Banff.

Can I drive from Kitimat to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Kitimat to Banff is 1291 km. It takes approximately 16h 2m to drive from Kitimat to Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 465+ hotels available in Banff.

Kitimat to Banff - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Kitimat to Banff by bus, plane, car, taxi, or train

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

Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Kitimat, BC - City Centre to Terrace Airport
2. Fly from Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)YXT - YYC
3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centre
6h 9m
$451–811
Drive 1,290.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kitimat to Banff1,290.7 km
16h 2m
$257–372
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Kitimat, BC - City Centre to Skeena Mall
2. Take the bus from Terrance Skeena Mall to Prince George, BC
3. Take the bus from Prince George, BC to Valemount
4. Drive from Valemount to Jasper, AB
5. Take the bus from Jasper, AB to Banff, AB
21h 46m
$261–377
Taxi, train, bus
1. Take the taxi from Kitimat to Terrace
2. Take the train from Terrace to Jasper
3. Take the bus from Jasper, AB to Banff, AB
35h 35m
$342–491
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kitimat, BC - City Centre to Skeena Mall
2. Take the bus from Terrance Skeena Mall to Houston
3. Take the train from Houston to Jasper
4. Take the bus from Jasper, AB to Banff, AB
37h 47m
$272–437

Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flights

41Weekly Planes

4h 3mAverage Duration

$134Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,240 km
Duration: 6h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Kitimat to Banff. However, you can take the bus to Terrace Airport, walk to Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) 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 Kitimat, BC - City Centre to Banff, AB via Terrance Skeena Mall, Prince George, BC, Valemount, and Jasper, AB in around 21h 46m.

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