What is the cheapest way to get from Whistler to Banff, AB?

The cheapest way to get from Whistler to Banff, AB is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 10h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Whistler to Banff, AB?

The fastest way to get from Whistler to Banff, AB is to bus and fly which takes 6h 56m and costs $130 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Whistler and Banff, AB?

No, there is no direct bus from Whistler to Banff, AB. However, there are services departing from Whistler and arriving at Banff, AB via Vancouver Airport and Vancouver, BC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Whistler and Banff, AB?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Whistler and arriving at Banff. Services depart every 15 minutes. The journey takes approximately 8 days 23h.

How far is it from Whistler to Banff, AB?

The distance between Whistler and Banff, AB is 964 km. The road distance is 792.1 km.

How do I travel from Whistler to Banff, AB without a car?

The best way to get from Whistler to Banff, AB without a car is to bus which takes 15h 53m and costs $230 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Whistler to Banff, AB?

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Whistler to Banff, AB, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whistler to Banff, AB bus from?

Whistler to Banff, AB bus services, operated by WHISTLER SNOWBUS, depart from Whistler station.

Where do I catch the Whistler to Banff, AB train from?

Whistler to Banff, AB train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, depart from Whistler station.

Train or bus from Whistler to Banff, AB?

The best way to get from Whistler to Banff, AB is to bus which takes 15h 53m and costs $230 - $300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8,441 and takes 8 days 23h.

Where does the Whistler to Banff, AB bus arrive?

Whistler to Banff, AB bus services, operated by WHISTLER SNOWBUS, arrive at Vancouver Airport station.

What is the time difference between Whistler and Banff, AB?

Banff, AB is 1h ahead of Whistler. It is currently 10:23 PM in Whistler and 11:23 PM in Banff, AB.

Where does the Whistler to Banff, AB train arrive?

Whistler to Banff, AB train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, arrive at Banff station.

Can I drive from Whistler to Banff, AB?

Yes, the driving distance between Whistler to Banff, AB is 792 km. It takes approximately 10h 12m to drive from Whistler to Banff, AB.

Where can I stay near Banff, AB?

There are 434+ hotels available in Banff, AB.

Whistler to Banff, AB - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Whistler to Banff, AB by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Whistler to Vancouver Airport
2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)YVR - YYC
3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centre
6h 56m
$138–399
Bus
1. Take the bus from Whistler to Vancouver AirportVancouver
2. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, ABVancouver
15h 53m
$236–300
Train
1. Take the train from Whistler to BanffRainforest to Gold Rush Grand Adventure / ...
8d 23h
$8,441
Drive 792.1 km
1. Drive from Whistler to Banff, AB792.1 km
10h 12m
$159–230
Bus, bus to Abbotsford International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Whistler to Vancouver, BC - Burrard Skytrain
2. Take the bus from Scott Road Skytrain Station to Abbotsford International Airport
3. Fly from Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)YXX - YYC
4. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centre
9h 10m
$162–462

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flights

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1h 30mAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 963.6 km
Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Whistler to Banff, AB via Vancouver Airport, Vancouver, BC, and Banff, AB in around 15h 53m. Alternatively, Rocky Mountaineer operates a train from Whistler to Banff on demand. Tickets cost $8,441 and the journey takes 8d 23h.

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