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

The cheapest way to get from Trail to Banff is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 6h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trail to Banff is to fly and bus which takes 6h 6m and costs $430 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Trail and Banff?

No, there is no direct bus from Trail to Banff. However, there are services departing from Trail, BC and arriving at Banff via Orchard Park Exchange Bay B and Kelowna, BC - Downtown 516 Lawrence Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 22m.

How far is it from Trail to Banff?

The distance between Trail and Banff is 846 km. The road distance is 506.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Trail to Banff without a car is to bus which takes 14h 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Trail to Banff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trail to Banff bus from?

Trail to Banff bus services, operated by Silver City Stagelines LTD, depart from Trail, BC station.

Where does the Trail to Banff bus arrive?

Trail to Banff bus services, operated by Silver City Stagelines LTD, arrive at Kelowna, BC station.

What is the time difference between Trail and Banff?

Banff is 1h ahead of Trail. It is currently 7:48 AM in Trail and 8:48 AM in Banff.

Can I drive from Trail to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Trail to Banff is 507 km. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Trail to Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 1435+ hotels available in Banff.

Trail to Banff - 7 ways to travel via shuttle, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Trail to Banff by shuttle, plane, 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.

Shuttle to Kelowna International Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Red Mountain Resort, Rossland BC to Kelowna International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YLW - YYC
3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
8h 29m
Drive 506.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Trail to Banffcar 506.7 km
6h 33m
$99–143
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trail, BC to Nelson, BCbus
2. Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SEbus
3. Take the bus from Calgary to Banffbus
14h 21m
Bus, bus to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Trail, BC to Nelson, BCbus
2. Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St Northbus
3. Fly from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YXC - YYC
4. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
9h 35m
$341–1,039
Fly from Trail Airport, bus
1. Fly from Trail Airport (YZZ) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YZZ - YYC
2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
6h 6m
$430–996
Bus via Kelowna
1. Take the bus from Trail, BC to Kelowna, BCbus Nelson to Kelowna
2. Take the bus from Kelowna, BC - Downtown 516 Lawrence Ave to Banffbus Kelowna
15h 22m
Bus via Salmon Arm
1. Take the bus from Trail, BC to Kelowna, BCbus
2. Take the bus from Kelowna, BC to Salmon Arm, BCbus
3. Take the bus from Salmon Arm, BC to Banff, ABbus
17h 12m
$170–292

Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flights

100Weekly Planes

1h 9mAverage Duration

$39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 845.9 km
Duration: 8h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Trail, BC to Banff via Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street, Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE, SB 24 ST @ Douglas Glen GA SE, Anderson LRT Station, NB Anderson CTrain Station, WB 4 Street SW Station, and Calgary in around 14h 21m.

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