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 4m and costs $400 - $800.

How far is it from Trail to Banff?

The distance between Trail and Banff is 894 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 15h and costs $230 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 15h 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 Nelson, BC station.

What is the time difference between Trail and Banff?

Banff is 1h ahead of Trail. It is currently 6:10 AM in Trail and 7:10 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 551+ hotels available in Banff.

Trail to Banff - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, shuttle, and plane

Q: 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, AB - Mount Royal Hotel via Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street, NB Douglas Glen Term south bay and Calgary, AB - 210 4 Ave SE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.

There are 6 ways to get from Trail to Banff by bus, car, shuttle, 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
best
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, AB - 210 4 Ave SE to Banff, AB - Mount Royal Hotelbus
15h
$231–290
Drive 506.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Trail to Banffcar 506.7 km
6h 33m
$99–142
Shuttle to Kelowna International Airport, fly, bus
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
9h 37m
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
16h 57m
$236–295
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
$316–914
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 4m
$400–796

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

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1h 11mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 894 km
Duration: 15h

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

You can take a bus from Trail, BC to Banff, AB - Mount Royal Hotel via Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street, Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE, NB Douglas Glen Term south bay, Wb 6 Av @ 1 St Se, and Calgary, AB - 210 4 Ave SE in around 15h.

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