What is the cheapest way to get from Red Deer to Banff?

The cheapest way to get from Red Deer to Banff is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 2h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Red Deer to Banff?

The fastest way to get from Red Deer to Banff is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $45 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Red Deer and Banff?

No, there is no direct bus from Red Deer to Banff. However, there are services departing from Red Deer, AB - Tim Hortons and arriving at HI Banff Alpine Centre via Calgary Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Red Deer to Banff?

The distance between Red Deer and Banff is 279 km. The road distance is 250.9 km.

How do I travel from Red Deer to Banff without a car?

The best way to get from Red Deer to Banff without a car is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $95 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Red Deer to Banff?

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Red Deer to Banff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Red Deer to Banff bus from?

Red Deer to Banff bus services, operated by The Canada Bus, depart from Red Deer, AB - Tim Hortons station.

Where does the Red Deer to Banff bus arrive?

Red Deer to Banff bus services, operated by The Canada Bus, arrive at Calgary Airport station.

Can I drive from Red Deer to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Red Deer to Banff is 251 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Red Deer to Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 615+ hotels available in Banff.

Red Deer to Banff - 4 ways to travel via bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Red Deer to Banff by bus 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Red Deer, AB - Tim Hortons to Calgary Airportbus Edmonton
2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus Calgary
3h 35m
$99–113
Drive 250.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Red Deer to Banffcar 250.9 km
2h 57m
$49–71
Bus via Red Deer, AB - Quality Inn
1. Take the bus from Red Deer, AB - Quality Inn to Calgary - Airport YYCbus Edmonton
2. Take the bus from Calgary International Airport to Banff, ABbus Calgary
4h 30m
Bus via Calgary
1. Take the bus from Red Deer, AB - 6607 67 St to Calgary, AB - Downtown 4 Ave SEbus Edmonton
2. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 210 4 Ave SE to Banff, AB - Mount Royal Hotelbus Calgary to Banff
5h 40m
$66–105

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Red Deer to Banff.

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Distance: 278.9 km
Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Red Deer, AB, Canada and Banff, AB, Canada?

You can take a bus from Red Deer, AB - Tim Hortons to HI Banff Alpine Centre via Calgary Airport in around 3h 35m.

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