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Three ways to Travel from Banff to Nelson

Composite routes from Banff to Nelson

Cheapest
6 h 35 min
Car
508 km.
from $27
Other
6 h 35 min
Rideshare
508 km.
from $6.63
12 h 28 min
222 km.
from $224.02

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Calgary International Airport to West
Ave. Duration:
5h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$61.90–$758.01
Plane from Calgary International Airport to Kelowna
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.39–$1,389.69

WestJet

Website:
westjet.com/
Plane from Calgary International Airport to Cranbrook/Canadian
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$252.67–$694.85
Plane from Calgary International Airport to Kelowna
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.39–$467.44

Flair Airlines

Website:
flyflair.com/
Plane from Calgary International Airport to Kelowna
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$48.01–$290.57

Bus operators

Red Arrow

Phone:
1-800-232-1958
Email:
Website:
redarrow.ca/
Bus from Banff - Behind Mount Royal Hotel to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$40.43–$50.53

Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service

Phone:
+1 778 382 7729
Email:
Website:
mountainmanmikes.ca/
Bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Nelson,
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$113.70–$151.60
Bus from Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North to Nelson,
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$59.38–$82.12

Banff Transportation Group

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

Mountain Park Transportation

Phone:
+1-403-522-2700
Email:
Website:
mtnparktrans.com/
Bus from Banff, AB to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$54.96

Silver City Stagelines LTD

Phone:
(778) 760-1891
Email:
Website:
fritztravels.com/
Bus from Kelowna, BC to Nelson,
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.84–$82.12

Other operators

Inland Ferries

Phone:
1 800 663 7867
Website:
www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/passenger-travel/water-travel/inland-ferries
Other from Kootenay Bay, BC to Balfour,
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Twice a week

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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