What is the distance between Canmore and Banff?

About 12 miles (19 km) separate Canmore and Banff.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Canmore to Banff?

If you're headed to Banff from Canmore, chances are that your bus will leave from Canmore and arrive at Mount Royal Hotel. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Canmore to Banff from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Canmore to Banff on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:30am	Canmore (Northwinds Hotel Canmore)	20m	9:50am	Banff Townsite	CheapestFastest
	Bus	9:05am	Canmore	35m	9:40am	Brewster Depot	No tags

Next departures for Canmore to Banff on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:50am	Canmore (Northwinds Hotel Canmore)	25m	10:15am	Parking Lot behind Mount Royal Hotel	Cheapest
Bus	9:30am	Canmore (Northwinds Hotel Canmore)	20m	9:50am	Banff Townsite	Fastest
Bus	9:05am	Canmore	35m	9:40am	Brewster Depot	No tags
Bus	3:40pm	Canmore (Northwinds Hotel Canmore)	25m	4:05pm	Parking Lot behind Mount Royal Hotel	No tags
Bus	11:40pm	Canmore	30m	12:10am	Brewster Depot	No tags

Next departures for Canmore to Banff on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30am	Canmore (Northwinds Hotel Canmore)	20m	9:50am	Banff Townsite	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:05am	Canmore	35m	9:40am	Brewster Depot	No tags
Bus	11:40pm	Canmore	30m	12:10am	Brewster Depot	No tags

Next departures for Canmore to Banff on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30am	Canmore (Northwinds Hotel Canmore)	25m	8:55am	Parking Lot behind Mount Royal Hotel	Cheapest
Bus	9:30am	Canmore (Northwinds Hotel Canmore)	20m	9:50am	Banff Townsite	Fastest
Bus	9:05am	Canmore	35m	9:40am	Brewster Depot	No tags
Bus	9:50am	Canmore (Northwinds Hotel Canmore)	25m	10:15am	Parking Lot behind Mount Royal Hotel	No tags
Bus	11:40pm	Canmore	30m	12:10am	Brewster Depot	No tags

Next departures for Canmore to Banff on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30am	Canmore (Northwinds Hotel Canmore)	20m	9:50am	Banff Townsite	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:05am	Canmore	35m	9:40am	Brewster Depot	No tags
Bus	11:40pm	Canmore	30m	12:10am	Brewster Depot	No tags

Next departures for Canmore to Banff on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:30am	Canmore (Northwinds Hotel Canmore)	20m	9:50am	Banff Townsite	CheapestFastest
	Bus	9:05am	Canmore	35m	9:40am	Brewster Depot	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Canmore to Banff

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Banff. The journey takes about 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day

30mAverage Duration

12 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$11 - $28	Average Duration25m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$16 - $81	Average Duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$5 - $11	Average Duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus Canmore Banff recent customer reviews

The bus Costs 6 dollars in Canmore (Canmore- Calgary) nd YOU changed Us 16 dollars (each) Driver needs a Customer Service Training URGENTLY

Jimmy B.

July 1, 2025

Rider Express

4/517,588 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.6

Ebus

4.5/514,613 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

On-It

4/572 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.5

Red Arrow

4.5/54,623 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4.1

Signature Express

5/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

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Where are the popular stops in Canmore and Banff?

Stops in Canmore

A - Canmore

Stops in Banff

A - Mount Royal Hotel

B - Brewster Depot

C - Buffalo Mountain Lodge

D - Red Carpet Inn 425 Banff Ave, Banff

E - Railway Ave

F - Banff Inn 501 Banff Ave, Banff

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Canmore to Banff by bus

What is the distance between Canmore and Banff?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Canmore to Banff?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$7

11/17

$15

Today

$15

11/19

$7

11/20

$15

11/21

$15

11/22

$5

11/23

$15

The cheapest trip from Canmore to Banff was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $5

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Canmore to Banff, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $5 to $25 for a bus ticket from Canmore to Banff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually Rider Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.