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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Calgary to Banff National Park

Composite routes from Calgary to Banff National Park

Cheapest
1 h 25 min
Car
127 km.
from $6

Transport providers

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Calgary to Banff
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.74–$50.53

Red Arrow

Phone:
1-800-232-1958
Email:
info@redarrow.ca
Website:
redarrow.ca/
Bus from Calgary to Banff
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$41.69–$51.80

The Canada Bus

Phone:
+14036689600
Email:
info@thecanadabus.com
Website:
thecanadabus.com/
Bus from Calgary, AB - Marriott Downtown Hotel to Banff,
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.32–$41.69

On-It Transit

Phone:
+1 403-938-3966
Email:
onitsupport@southland.ca
Website:
onitregionaltransit.ca/okotoks-commuter/
Bus from Downtown Calgary, AB - 606 5 Ave SW to Banff,
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$6.95–$10.11

Train operators

Rocky Mountaineer

Phone:
1-877-460-3200
Email:
reservations@rockymountaineer.com
Website:
rockymountaineer.com/
Train from Calgary, AB to Banff,
Ave. Duration:
41h 31m
Frequency:
On demand

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Calgary to Banff National Park?

The cheapest way to get from Calgary to Banff National Park is to bus via Downtown Calgary, AB - 606 5 Ave SW which costs $5.98 - $8.70 and takes 2h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Calgary to Banff National Park?

The fastest way to get from Calgary to Banff National Park is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $17.39 - $27.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Calgary and Banff National Park?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Calgary, AB - Marriott Downtown Hotel and arriving at Banff, AB - Red Carpet Inn. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.

Is there a direct train between Calgary and Banff National Park?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Calgary, AB and arriving at Banff, AB. Services depart every 15 minutes. The journey takes approximately 41h 31m.

How far is it from Calgary to Banff National Park?

The distance between Calgary and Banff National Park is 158 km. The road distance is 130.8 km.

How do I travel from Calgary to Banff National Park without a car?

The best way to get from Calgary to Banff National Park without a car is to bus via Banff, AB - Red Carpet Inn which takes 2h 6m and costs $26.09 - $35.87 .

How long does it take to get from Calgary to Banff National Park?

The bus from Calgary, AB - Marriott Downtown Hotel to Banff, AB - Red Carpet Inn takes 2h including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Calgary to Banff National Park bus from?

Calgary to Banff National Park bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Calgary station.

Where do I catch the Calgary to Banff National Park train from?

Calgary to Banff National Park train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, depart from Calgary, AB station.

Train or bus from Calgary to Banff National Park?

The best way to get from Calgary to Banff National Park is to bus via Banff, AB - Red Carpet Inn which takes 2h 6m and costs $26.09 - $35.87 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 41h 34m.

Where does the Calgary to Banff National Park bus arrive?

Calgary to Banff National Park bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Banff station.

Where does the Calgary to Banff National Park train arrive?

Calgary to Banff National Park train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, arrive at Banff, AB station.

Can I drive from Calgary to Banff National Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Calgary to Banff National Park is 131 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Calgary to Banff National Park.

How do I get a bus ticket from Calgary to Banff National Park?

Book your Calgary to Banff National Park bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Banff National Park?

There are 352+ hotels available in Banff National Park. Prices start at $50.70 per night.
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