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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Vancouver to Banff

Composite routes from Vancouver to Banff

Cheapest
9 h 39 min
Car
846 km.
from $46
Fastest
1 h 30 min
Plane
Other
6 h 27 min
Bus, Plane
575 km.
from $193.24

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Vancouver Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$496.18

WestJet

Website:
westjet.com/
Plane from Vancouver Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$394.40
Plane from Abbotsford International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$61.07–$534.35

Flair Airlines

Website:
flyflair.com/
Plane from Vancouver Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$48.35–$330.79
Plane from Abbotsford International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.43–$547.07

Train operators

Rocky Mountaineer

Phone:
1-877-460-3200
Email:
reservations@rockymountaineer.com
Website:
rockymountaineer.com/
Train from Vancouver, BC - Rocky Mountaineer Station to Banff,
Ave. Duration:
27h
Frequency:
On demand

Bus operators

Rider Express

Phone:
1-833-583-3636
Email:
contact@riderexpress.ca
Website:
riderexpress.ca/
Bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff,
Ave. Duration:
12h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$127.23–$165.39

Reliable Bus

Phone:
+1(604) 229-1232
Email:
info@reliablebus.ca
Website:
reliablebus.ca/
Bus from Scott Road Skytrain Station to Abbotsford
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$26.14

Banff Transportation Group

Phone:
+1 403 762 0000
Email:
INFO@BANFFTRANSPORTATION.COM
Website:
banfftransportation.com/
Bus from Calgary Airport to Banff,
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand

Mountain Park Transportation

Phone:
+1-403-522-2700
Email:
info@mtnparktrans.com
Website:
mtnparktrans.com/
Bus from Calgary Airport to Banff,
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$54.44

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Vancouver to Banff is to bus which costs $108.70 - $141.30 and takes 12h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vancouver to Banff is to fly and shuttle which takes 4h 46m and costs $81.52 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Vancouver and Banff?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vancouver, BC and arriving at Banff, AB. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Vancouver and Banff?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vancouver, BC - Rocky Mountaineer Station station and arriving at Banff, AB. Services depart every 10 minutes. The journey takes approximately 27h.

How far is it from Vancouver to Banff?

The distance between Vancouver and Banff is 840 km. The road distance is 846.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Vancouver to Banff without a car is to bus which takes 12h 15m and costs $108.70 - $141.30 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Vancouver to Banff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vancouver to Banff bus from?

Vancouver to Banff bus services, operated by Rider Express, depart from Vancouver, BC station.

Where do I catch the Vancouver to Banff train from?

Vancouver to Banff train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, depart from Vancouver, BC - Rocky Mountaineer Station.

Train or bus from Vancouver to Banff?

The best way to get from Vancouver to Banff is to bus which takes 12h 15m and costs $108.70 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 27h.

Where does the Vancouver to Banff bus arrive?

Vancouver to Banff bus services, operated by Rider Express, arrive at Banff, AB station.

What is the time difference between Vancouver and Banff?

Banff is 1h ahead of Vancouver. It is currently 11:07 in Vancouver and 12:07 in Banff.

Where does the Vancouver to Banff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vancouver to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Vancouver to Banff is 847 km. It takes approximately 9h 40m to drive from Vancouver to Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 352+ hotels available in Banff. Prices start at $49.87 per night.
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