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

The cheapest way to get from Winnipeg to Banff is to bus which costs $220 - $460 and takes 27h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Winnipeg to Banff is to fly and bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $160 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Winnipeg and Banff?

No, there is no direct bus from Winnipeg station to Banff. However, there are services departing from Southbound Fort Rouge Station at Fort Rouge Station and arriving at Banff, AB - Red Carpet Inn via Winnipeg East, MB, Regina, SK - 2820 B Avonhurst Dr, Lumsden and Calgary, AB - Marriott Downtown Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Winnipeg and Banff?

No, there is no direct train from Winnipeg to Banff. However, there are services departing from Winnipeg and arriving at Banff via Jasper. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7 days 11h.

How far is it from Winnipeg to Banff?

The distance between Winnipeg and Banff is 1335 km. The road distance is 1446.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Winnipeg to Banff without a car is to bus which takes 27h 58m and costs $220 - $460.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Winnipeg to Banff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Winnipeg to Banff bus from?

Winnipeg to Banff bus services, operated by Rider Express, depart from Winnipeg East, MB station.

Where do I catch the Winnipeg to Banff train from?

Winnipeg to Banff train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Winnipeg station.

Train or bus from Winnipeg to Banff?

The best way to get from Winnipeg to Banff is to bus which takes 27h 58m and costs $220 - $460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $7,000 - $13,000 and takes 7 days 11h.

Where does the Winnipeg to Banff bus arrive?

Winnipeg to Banff bus services, operated by Rider Express, arrive at Regina, SK - 2820B Avonhurst station.

What is the time difference between Winnipeg and Banff?

Banff is 1h behind Winnipeg. It is currently 1:43 AM in Winnipeg and 12:43 AM in Banff.

Where does the Winnipeg to Banff train arrive?

Winnipeg to Banff train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Jasper station.

Can I drive from Winnipeg to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Winnipeg to Banff is 1447 km. It takes approximately 15h 21m to drive from Winnipeg to Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 1434+ hotels available in Banff.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Winnipeg to Banff by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), 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, bus
best
1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YWG - YYC
2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
5h 40m
$162–862
Bus
1. Take the bus from Winnipeg East, MB to Regina, SK - 2820B Avonhurstbus
2. Take the bus from Lumsden to Calgarybus
3. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - Marriott Downtown Hotel to Banff, AB - Red Carpet Innbus
27h 58m
$228–452
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Winnipeg to Jaspertrain VIA Rail
2. Take the bus from Jasper, AB to Banff, ABbus Jasper
39h 15m
$279–380
Drive 1,446.8 km
1. Drive from Winnipeg to Banffcar 1,446.8 km
15h 21m
$282–408
Train
1. Take the train from Winnipeg to Jaspertrain VIA Rail
2. Take the train from Jasper to Banfftrain Passage to the Peaks Discovery / ...
7d 11h
$7,184–12,240

Winnipeg to Banff by train and bus

2Weekly Services

39h 15mAverage Duration

$279Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Winnipeg to Banff.

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Distance: 1,335.5 km
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Winnipeg, MB, Canada and Banff, AB, Canada?

You can take a bus from Southbound Fort Rouge Station at Fort Rouge Station to Banff, AB - Red Carpet Inn via Eastbound Vermillion at Lake Park, Winnipeg East, MB, Regina, SK - 2820B Avonhurst, Regina, SK - 2820 B Avonhurst Dr, Lumsden, Calgary, and Calgary, AB - Marriott Downtown Hotel in around 27h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Winnipeg to Banff via Jasper in around 7d 11h.

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