There are 3 ways to get from Nanaimo to Hells Gate by ferry, train, car, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Vancouver Ferry TerminalNan/Van
- Take the train from Vancouver to North BendVIA Rail
7h 27mFerry, drive
cheapest- Take the ferry from Departure Bay to Horseshoe BayWest Vancouver - Nanaimo
- Drive from Horseshoe Bay to Hells Gate
4h 22m$63–216Car ferry, train
- Take the car ferry from Nanaimo Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bay, BCNanaimo
- Take the train from Vancouver to North BendVIA Rail
8h 37m$86–321
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Hells Gate is to ferry and drive which costs $60 - $220 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Hells Gate is to ferry and drive which takes 4h 22m and costs $60 - $220.
The distance between Nanaimo and Hells Gate is 284 km.
The best way to get from Nanaimo to Hells Gate without a car is to ferry and train which takes 7h 27m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Nanaimo to Hells Gate, including transfers.
There are three+ hotels available in Hells Gate.
What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and Hells Gate, BC, Canada?
There is no direct connection from Nanaimo to Hells Gate. However, you can take the ferry to Vancouver Ferry Terminal, walk to Burrard Station @ Platform 2, take the subway to Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 2, walk to Vancouver, take the train to North Bend, then take the taxi to Hells Gate. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Departure Bay to Hells Gate via Horseshoe Bay in around 4h 22m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Vancouver to North Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–120
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $35–120
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $35–95
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $30–55
- Phone
- 236-362-1045
- support@hullo.com
- Website
- hullo.com
Ferry from Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Vancouver Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://hullo.com/
- Phone
- 1-888-223-3779
- Website
- bcferries.com
Ferry from Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–160
- Website
- https://www.bcferries.com
- Book at
- https://www.bcferries.com/RouteSelectionPage
- Schedules at
- https://www.bcferries.com/routes-fares/discover-route-map
- Standard Passenger
- $18–55
- Standard Vehicle + Passenger
- $110–160
Car ferry from Nanaimo Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bay, BC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–160
- Website
- https://www.bcferries.com
- Book at
- https://www.bcferries.com/RouteSelectionPage
- Schedules at
- https://www.bcferries.com/routes-fares/discover-route-map
- Standard Passenger
- $18–55
- Standard Vehicle + Passenger
- $110–160
- Adult Passenger + Standard Vehicle
- $106
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games, Need to know: Greyhound, and Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe - to help you get the most out of your next trip.