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How to get fromWellington to Banffby plane, bus or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Wellington to Banff by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Wellington, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane WLG - YYC
    2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus bus
    22h 23m
    $975–2,546

  2. Bus to Palmerston, fly, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus bus
    2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane PMR - YYC
    3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus bus
    24h 33m
    $628–2,306

  3. Train to Paraparaumu, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Paraparaumu (PPQ) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane PPQ - YYC
    3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus bus
    25h 57m
    $735–2,738

  4. Bus to Wanganui Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    2. Fly from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane WAG - YYC
    3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus bus
    26h 38m
    $642–2,226

Wellington (WLG) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration19h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$545Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Banff, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Banff. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC), walk to Calgary Airport, then take the bus to HI Banff Alpine Centre. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Palmerston North, walk to MSBH - Platform 2, take the line 101 bus to Airport - Outer Stop 3, walk to Palmerston (PMR) airport, fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC), walk to Calgary Airport, then take the bus to HI Banff Alpine Centre.

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