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How to get fromMelbourne to Banffby bus, plane or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Banff by bus, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Calgary International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane AVV - YYC
    3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus bus
    26h 44m
    $936–3,186

  2. Fly Melbourne Airport to Calgary International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane MEL - YYC
    2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus bus
    23h 39m
    $886–1,886

  3. Fly Melbourne Airport to Edmonton International Airport, bus, shuttle

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane MEL - YEG
    2. Take the bus from Edmonton Airport to Calgary, AB - Downtown 4 Ave SEbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from North Calgary, AB - Crowfoot LRT Station to Samesun Hostelshuttle bus
    31h 25m
    $936–1,365

  4. Fly Melbourne Airport to Kelowna International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane MEL - YLW
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kelowna International Airport to Revelstoke, BC - Downtownshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Revelstoke, BC to Banff, ABbus bus
    34h 42m
    $1,206–2,484

  5. Fly Melbourne Airport to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, bus, shuttle

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane plane MEL - YXC
    2. Take the bus from Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North to Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SEbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from North Calgary, AB - Crowfoot LRT Station to Samesun Hostelshuttle bus
    36h 52m
    $946–2,950

Avalon Airport (AVV) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration23h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$866Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Banff, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Banff. However, you can take the bus to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal, walk to Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC), walk to Calgary Airport, then take the bus to HI Banff Alpine Centre. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC), walk to Calgary Airport, then take the bus to HI Banff Alpine Centre.

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