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

The cheapest way to get from Smithers to Banff is to drive which costs $200 - $290 and takes 12h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Smithers to Banff is to fly and bus which takes 6h 21m and costs $160 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Smithers and Banff?

No, there is no direct bus from Smithers to Banff. However, there are services departing from Smithers Mall and arriving at Banff, AB via Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue and Kamloops, BC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Smithers and Banff?

No, there is no direct train from Smithers to Banff. However, there are services departing from Smithers and arriving at Banff via Jasper. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7 days 2h.

How far is it from Smithers to Banff?

The distance between Smithers and Banff is 1114 km. The road distance is 1030.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Smithers to Banff without a car is to bus and train which takes 18h 17m and costs $220 - $400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Smithers to Banff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Smithers to Banff bus from?

Smithers to Banff bus services, operated by BC Bus North, depart from Smithers Mall station.

Where do I catch the Smithers to Banff train from?

Smithers to Banff train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Smithers station.

Train or bus from Smithers to Banff?

The best way to get from Smithers to Banff is to bus which takes 20h 35m and costs $250 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $7,000 - $13,000 and takes 7 days 2h.

Where does the Smithers to Banff bus arrive?

Smithers to Banff bus services, operated by BC Bus North, arrive at Prince George, BC station.

What is the time difference between Smithers and Banff?

Banff is 1h ahead of Smithers. It is currently 5:34 AM in Smithers and 6:34 AM in Banff.

Where does the Smithers to Banff train arrive?

Smithers to Banff train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Jasper station.

Can I drive from Smithers to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Smithers to Banff is 1031 km. It takes approximately 12h 43m to drive from Smithers to Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 482+ hotels available in Banff.

Smithers to Banff - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Smithers to Banff by plane, bus, train, 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 Smithers Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)YYD - YYC
2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centre
6h 21m
$166–549
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Smithers Mall to Prince George, BC
2. Take the bus from Prince George, BC to McBride, BC - Train Station
3. Take the train from McBride to Jasper
4. Take the bus from Jasper, AB to Banff, AB
18h 17m
$222–398
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Smithers to JasperVIA Rail
2. Take the bus from Jasper, AB to Banff, ABSummer Eastbound
31h 26m
$235–367
Drive 1,030.7 km
1. Drive from Smithers to Banff1,030.7 km
12h 43m
$201–290
Bus to Northwest Regional Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Smithers Mall to Terrance Skeena Mall
2. Fly from Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)YXT - YYC
3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centre
9h 5m
$350–913
Bus
1. Take the bus from Smithers Mall to Prince George, BC
2. Take the bus from Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue to Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall
3. Take the bus from Kamloops, BC to Banff, AB
20h 35m
$252–343
Train
1. Take the train from Smithers to JasperVIA Rail
2. Take the train from Jasper to BanffPassage to the Peaks Discovery / ...
7d 2h
$7,095–12,167

Smithers to Banff by bus and train

2Weekly Services

18h 17mAverage Duration

$222Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Smithers to Banff.

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Distance: 1,114.4 km
Duration: 6h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Smithers Mall to Banff, AB via Prince George, BC, Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue, Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall, and Kamloops, BC in around 20h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Smithers to Banff via Jasper in around 7d 2h.

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