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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Banff to Nelson

Composite routes from Banff to Nelson

Cheapest
7 h 38 min
Car
398 km.
from $21
Other
12 h 28 min
222 km.
from $224.02

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 3
Air Canada
Website
WestJet
Website
Flair Airlines
Website
Air Canada
Website
5h 17m
Every day
$61.90–$758.01
WestJet
Website
49 min
Every day
$252.67–$694.85
Flair Airlines
Website
1h 10m
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$48.01–$290.57
Bus operators
Found: 5
Red Arrow
Website
Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service
Website
Banff Transportation Group
Website
Mountain Park Transportation
Website
Silver City Stagelines LTD
Website
Red Arrow
Website
1h 40m
3 times a day
$40.43–$50.53
1-800-232-1958
1-800-232-1958
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service
Website
9h
Once a week
$113.70–$151.60
+1 778 382 7729
+1 778 382 7729
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Banff Transportation Group
Website
1h 30m
On demand
+1 403 762 0000
+1 403 762 0000
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Mountain Park Transportation
Website
2h
Twice daily
$54.96
+1-403-522-2700
+1-403-522-2700
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Silver City Stagelines LTD
Website
4h 50m
Once daily
$35.84–$82.12
(778) 760-1891
(778) 760-1891
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
Inland Ferries
Website
Inland Ferries
Website
35 min
Twice a week
1 800 663 7867
1 800 663 7867
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Banff to Nelson is to drive and car ferry which costs $65.22 - $103.26 and takes 7h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Banff to Nelson is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 41m and costs $65.22 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Banff and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Banff to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Banff - Behind Mount Royal Hotel and arriving at Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street via Sb 5 St Sw @ 7 Av Sw and Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.

How far is it from Banff to Nelson?

The distance between Banff and Nelson is 798 km.

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

The best way to get from Banff to Nelson without a car is to bus which takes 12h 28m and costs $130.43 - $184.78 .

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

It takes approximately 12h 28m to get from Banff to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banff to Nelson bus from?

Banff to Nelson bus services, operated by Red Arrow, depart from Banff - Behind Mount Royal Hotel station.

Where does the Banff to Nelson bus arrive?

Banff to Nelson bus services, operated by Red Arrow, arrive at Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5th Ave SW station.

What is the time difference between Banff and Nelson?

Nelson is 1h behind Banff. It is currently 12:56 in Banff and 11:56 in Nelson.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 26+ hotels available in Nelson. Prices start at $73.35 per night.
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