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Trail, Canada → Banff, Canada

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Trail to Banff

Composite routes from Trail to Banff

Cheapest
6 h 35 min
Car
506 km.
from $27
Other
14 h 33 min
276 km.
from $277.99
9 h 20 min
Bus, Plane
275 km.
from $578.23
17 h 7 min
276 km.
from $171.78

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from West Kootenay Regional Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$610.68
Plane from Kelowna International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$1,399.49
Plane from Trail Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
4h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$610.68

WestJet

Website:
westjet.com/
Plane from West Kootenay Regional Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
4h 54m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.14–$470.74
Plane from Kelowna International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$470.74
Plane from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$699.74
Plane from Trail Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
5h 33m
Frequency:
Monday to Wednesday
Estimated price:
$445.29–$954.19

Flair Airlines

Website:
flyflair.com/
Plane from Kelowna International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$48.35–$292.62

Bus operators

Red Arrow

Phone:
1-800-232-1958
Email:
info@redarrow.ca
Website:
redarrow.ca/
Bus from Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5th Ave SW to Banff
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$41.98–$52.16

EBus Canada

Phone:
1-877-769-3287
Email:
info@myebus.ca
Website:
myebus.ca/
Bus from Kelowna, BC - Downtown 516 Lawrence Ave to Sorrento,
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.99–$35.62

Rider Express

Phone:
1-833-583-3636
Email:
contact@riderexpress.ca
Website:
riderexpress.ca/
Bus from Sorrento - EB to Banff,
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$76.34–$101.78

Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service

Phone:
+1 778 382 7729
Email:
info@mountainmanmikes.ca
Website:
mountainmanmikes.ca/
Bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Calgary,
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$114.50–$152.67
Bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Cranbrook,
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$59.80–$82.70

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:
$55.34

Silver City Stagelines LTD

Phone:
(778) 760-1891
Email:
info@fritztravels.com
Website:
fritztravels.com/
Bus from Trail, BC to Nelson,
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.09–$53.43
Bus from Trail, BC to Kelowna,
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.09–$89.06

Kootenay Transit Co.

Phone:
(250) 231-9959
Email:
info@kootenaytransit.ca
Website:
kootenaytransit.ca/
Bus from Red Mountain Resort, Rossland BC to Kelowna
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
3 times a week

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Trail to Banff is to drive which costs $70.65 - $103.26 and takes 6h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trail to Banff is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 48m and costs $152.17 - $478.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Trail and Banff?

No, there is no direct bus from Trail to Banff. However, there are services departing from Trail, BC and arriving at Banff - Behind Mount Royal Hotel via Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street, NB Douglas Glen Term south bay and Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5th Ave SW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 33m.

How far is it from Trail to Banff?

The distance between Trail and Banff is 497 km. The road distance is 506.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Trail to Banff without a car is to bus which takes 14h 33m and costs $163.04 - $228.26 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Trail to Banff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trail to Banff bus from?

Trail to Banff bus services, operated by Silver City Stagelines LTD, depart from Trail, BC station.

Where does the Trail to Banff bus arrive?

Trail to Banff bus services, operated by Silver City Stagelines LTD, arrive at Nelson, BC station.

What is the time difference between Trail and Banff?

Banff is 1h ahead of Trail. It is currently 18:53 in Trail and 19:53 in Banff.

Can I drive from Trail to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Trail to Banff is 507 km. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Trail to Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

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