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 - $300 and takes 12h 48m.

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 57m and costs $170 - $650.

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 via Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue and Kamloops. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 25m.

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 2 days 16h.

How far is it from Smithers to Banff?

The distance between Smithers and Banff is 1116 km. The road distance is 1030.8 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 which takes 20h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m 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 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 2 days 16h.

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 3:59 PM in Smithers and 4:59 PM 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 48m to drive from Smithers to Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 1429+ hotels available in Banff.

Smithers to Banff - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 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 Smithers Airport to Calgary International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YYD - YYC
2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
6h 57m
$177–631
Bus
1. Take the bus from Smithers Mall to Prince George, BCbus
2. Take the bus from Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue to Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mallbus
3. Take the bus from Kamloops to Banffbus
20h 25m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Smithers to Jaspertrain VIA Rail
2. Take the bus from Jasper, AB to Banff, ABbus Jasper
30h 51m
$235–347
Drive 1,030.8 km
1. Drive from Smithers to Banffcar 1,030.8 km
12h 48m
$202–292
Fly Smithers Airport to Kelowna International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Smithers Airport (YYD) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane YYD - YLW
2. Take the bus from Kelowna Airport to Banffbus
12h 30m
$177–590
Bus to Northwest Regional Airport, fly to Calgary International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Smithers Mall to Terrance Skeena Mallbus
2. Fly from Northwest Regional Airport (YXT) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YXT - YYC
3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
9h 31m
$314–1,052
Train, bus via Canmore, AB - Coast Canmore Hotel
1. Take the train from Smithers to Jaspertrain VIA Rail
2. Take the bus from Jasper, AB to Canmore, AB - Coast Canmore Hotelbus Eastbound
33h 3m
$249–364
Train
1. Take the train from Smithers to Jaspertrain VIA Rail
2. Take the train from Jasper to Banfftrain Jasper
2d 16h

Smithers Airport (YYD) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flights

12Weekly Planes

4h 21mAverage Duration

$101Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Smithers to Banff.

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Distance: 1,115.9 km
Duration: 6h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Smithers Mall to Banff via Prince George, BC, Prince George, BC - Terry Fox Statue, Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall, and Kamloops in around 20h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Smithers to Banff via Jasper in around 2d 16h.

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