What is the cheapest way to get from Slave Lake to Banff?

The cheapest way to get from Slave Lake to Banff is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 7h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Slave Lake to Banff?

The fastest way to get from Slave Lake to Banff is to drive which takes 7h 17m and costs $120 - $190.

Is there a direct bus between Slave Lake and Banff?

No, there is no direct bus from Slave Lake to Banff. However, there are services departing from Slave Lake - Highway 88 and arriving at HI Banff Alpine Centre via Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW, Red Deer, AB - Tim Hortons and Calgary Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

How far is it from Slave Lake to Banff?

The distance between Slave Lake and Banff is 682 km. The road distance is 646.4 km.

How do I travel from Slave Lake to Banff without a car?

The best way to get from Slave Lake to Banff without a car is to bus via Red Deer which takes 10h 15m and costs $210 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Slave Lake to Banff?

It takes approximately 10h 15m to get from Slave Lake to Banff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Slave Lake to Banff bus from?

Slave Lake to Banff bus services, operated by Cold Shot, depart from Slave Lake - Highway 88 station.

Where does the Slave Lake to Banff bus arrive?

Slave Lake to Banff bus services, operated by Cold Shot, arrive at Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW station.

Can I drive from Slave Lake to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Slave Lake to Banff is 646 km. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Slave Lake to Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 482+ hotels available in Banff.

Slave Lake to Banff - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Slave Lake to Banff by bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Red Deer
best
1. Take the bus from Slave Lake - Highway 88 to Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW
2. Take the bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Red Deer - 67 St
3. Take the bus from Red Deer, AB - Tim Hortons to Calgary Airport
4. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centre
10h 15m
$218–256
Drive 646.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Slave Lake to Banff646.4 km
7h 17m
$126–182
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Slave Lake - Highway 88 to Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW
2. Take the bus from Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW to Edmonton Intl Airport
3. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)YEG - YYC
4. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centre
8h 55m
$277–579
Bus
1. Take the bus from Slave Lake - Highway 88 to Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW
2. Take the bus from Edmonton, AB - Kingsway Royal Alex to Calgary Airport
3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centre
10h 26m
$205–224

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flights

85Weekly Planes

1h 3mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Slave Lake to Banff.

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Distance: 682.1 km
Duration: 10h 15m

What companies run services between Slave Lake, AB, Canada and Banff, AB, Canada?

You can take a bus from Slave Lake - Highway 88 to HI Banff Alpine Centre via Edmonton - Cold Shot Terminal 154 St NW, Red Deer - 67 St, Red Deer, AB - Tim Hortons, and Calgary Airport in around 10h 15m.

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