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How to get fromMontreal to Banffby plane, shuttle, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Montreal to Banff by plane, shuttle, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane YUL - YYC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary Airport to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    7h 47m
    $279–924

  2. Train to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, fly, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain train
    2. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane YOW - YYC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary Airport to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    9h 51m
    $253–1,164

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Montréal to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Jaspertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jasper, AB to Banff, ABbus bus
    3d 10h
    $1,065–2,223

  4. Drive 3,640.3 km

    1. Drive from Montreal to Banffcar car 3,640.3 km
    42h 51m
    $713–1,030

  5. Fly from Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane YHU - YYC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary Airport to Banff, ABshuttle bus
    8h 42m
    $313–1,378

Montreal to Banff by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration3d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,065Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,155.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and Banff, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Montreal to Banff. However, you can take the line 747 bus to YUL Aéroport Montréal-Trudeau, walk to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) airport, fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC), walk to Calgary Airport, then take the shuttle to Banff, AB. Alternatively, you can take a train from Montréal to Banff, AB via Toronto Union Station, Jasper, and Jasper, AB in around 3d 10h.

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