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

The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Banff is to fly and bus which costs $120 - $440 and takes 4h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Banff is to fly and bus which takes 4h 47m and costs $120 - $440.

How far is it from Nanaimo to Banff?

The distance between Nanaimo and Banff is 891 km.

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

The best way to get from Nanaimo to Banff without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 16h 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Nanaimo to Banff, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Nanaimo and Banff?

Banff is 1h ahead of Nanaimo. It is currently 1:55 PM in Nanaimo and 2:55 PM in Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 612+ hotels available in Banff.

Nanaimo to Banff - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, ferry, car ferry, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Nanaimo to Banff by plane, bus, ferry, car ferry, 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 from Nanaimo Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YCD - YYC
2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
4h 58m
$137–862
Fly from Nanaimo, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane ZNA - YYC
2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
4h 47m
$121–438
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Kelowna Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Kelowna Airport to Banffbus
16h 24m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Nanaimo Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bay, BCcarferry Nanaimo
2. Drive from Horseshoe Bay, BC to Banffcar
11h 35m
$179–402

Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flights

54Weekly Planes

2h 17mAverage Duration

$72Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nanaimo to Banff.

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Distance: 891.3 km
Duration: 4h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Banff. However, you can take the line 70 bus to Nanaimo Airport, walk to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) 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 ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Banff via Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal, Burrard Station @ Platform 2, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 2, Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station, and Kelowna Airport in around 16h 24m.

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