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

The cheapest way to get from Yellowknife to Banff is to drive which costs $340 - $500 and takes 22h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Yellowknife to Banff is to fly and bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $340 - $1,800.

How far is it from Yellowknife to Banff?

The distance between Yellowknife and Banff is 1405 km. The road distance is 1741.3 km.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Yellowknife to Banff, including transfers.

Can I drive from Yellowknife to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Yellowknife to Banff is 1741 km. It takes approximately 22h 13m to drive from Yellowknife to Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 1429+ hotels available in Banff.

Yellowknife to Banff - 2 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 2 ways to get from Yellowknife to Banff by 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.

Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YZF - YYC
2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
4h 50m
$347–1,781
Drive 1,741.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Yellowknife to Banffcar 1,741.3 km
22h 13m
$341–492

Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flights

31Weekly Planes

3h 54mAverage Duration

$142Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Yellowknife to Banff.

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Distance: 1,405 km
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Yellowknife, NT, Canada and Banff, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Yellowknife to Banff. However, you can take the taxi to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) airport, fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC), walk to Calgary Airport, take the bus to HI Banff Alpine Centre, walk to Tunnel Mountain Hotels, then take the line 2 bus to Muskrat North. Alternatively, you can drive from Yellowknife to Banff in around 22h 13m.

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