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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nelson to Banff

Composite routes from Nelson to Banff

Cheapest
7 h 38 min
Car
398 km.
from $21
Other
7 h 15 min
Bus, Plane
222 km.
from $535.62
12 h 28 min
222 km.
from $222.07
10 h 27 min
Bus, Plane
222 km.
from $197.40

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 3
Air Canada
Website
WestJet
Website
Flair Airlines
Website
Air Canada
Website
5h 50m
Every day
$203.56–$610.68
WestJet
Website
44 min
Every day
$254.45–$699.74
Flair Airlines
Website
1h 5m
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$48.35–$292.62
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 45m
3 times a day
$41.98–$52.16
1-800-232-1958
1-800-232-1958
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service
Website
3h 20m
Once a week
$59.80–$82.70
+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
$55.34
+1-403-522-2700
+1-403-522-2700
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Silver City Stagelines LTD
Website
5h 10m
Once daily
$36.09–$82.70
(778) 760-1891
(778) 760-1891
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
Inland Ferries
Website
Inland Ferries
Website
35 min
Hourly
1 800 663 7867
1 800 663 7867
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Banff is to car ferry and drive which costs $65.22 - $108.70 and takes 7h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Banff is to bus and fly and shuttle which takes 7h 15m and costs $336.96 - $706.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Nelson and Banff?

No, there is no direct bus from Nelson to Banff. However, there are services departing from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street and arriving at Banff - Behind Mount Royal Hotel via NB Douglas Glen Term south bay and Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5th Ave SW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.

How far is it from Nelson to Banff?

The distance between Nelson and Banff is 593 km.

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

The best way to get from Nelson to Banff without a car is to bus which takes 12h 28m and costs $130.43 - $173.91 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Nelson to Banff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nelson to Banff bus from?

Nelson to Banff bus services, operated by Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service, depart from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street station.

Where does the Nelson to Banff bus arrive?

Nelson to Banff bus services, operated by Mountain Man Mikes Bus Service, arrive at Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE station.

What is the time difference between Nelson and Banff?

Banff is 1h ahead of Nelson. It is currently 11:22 in Nelson and 12:22 in 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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