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42 h 10 min
3494 km.
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Four ways to Travel from Ottawa to Banff

Composite routes from Ottawa to Banff

Cheapest
42 h 10 min
Car
3494 km.
from $192
Other
3 d 9 h 50 min
Train, Bus
2979 km.
from $524.97
9 h 35 min
Train, Plane
2978 km.
from $223.10

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
4h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.73–$1,081.42
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.62–$890.58

WestJet

Website:
westjet.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
4h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$699.74
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$241.73–$763.36

Porter Airlines

Website:
flyporter.com/en-ca/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$699.74
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Calgary
Ave. Duration:
4h 58m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$763.36

Train operators

VIA Rail

Phone:
+1 888 842-7245
Website:
viarail.ca/en
Train from Ottawa to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$47.07–$114.50
Train from Toronto Union Station to Jasper
Ave. Duration:
2d 22h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$241.73–$407.12
Train from Ottawa to Dorval
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.17–$95.42

Bus operators

Banff Transportation Group

Phone:
+1 403 762 0000
Email:
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:
Website:
mtnparktrans.com/
Bus from Calgary Airport to Banff,
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$55.34

Sundog Transportation and Tours

Phone:
1-888-786-3641
Email:
Website:
sundogtours.com/
Bus from Jasper, AB to Banff,
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.99–$76.34

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Banff is to train and fly and shuttle which costs $141.30 - $478.26 and takes 9h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Banff is to fly and shuttle which takes 7h 50m and costs $103.26 - $413.04 .

How far is it from Ottawa to Banff?

The distance between Ottawa and Banff is 3029 km. The road distance is 3884.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Ottawa to Banff without a car is to train and bus which takes 3 days 9h and costs $260.87 - $510.87 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Ottawa to Banff, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Banff?

Banff is 2h behind Ottawa. It is currently 04:05 in Ottawa and 02:05 in Banff.

Can I drive from Ottawa to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Banff is 3885 km. It takes approximately 42h 20m to drive from Ottawa 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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