What is the travel distance from Lake Louise to Banff?

About 32 miles (51 km) separate Lake Louise and Banff.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Lake Louise to Banff start their journey at Lake Louise Bus Depot and wind up at Buffalo Mountain Lodge. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Lake Louise to Banff from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lake Louise to Banff on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:20am	Lake Louise (Lakeshore)	1h	12:20pm	Parking Lot behind Mount Royal Hotel	Cheapest
Bus	8:45pm	200 Village Rd (Shell), Lake Louise	45m	9:30pm	Brewster Depot	Fastest
Bus	11:45am	Fairmont Chateau	1h	12:45pm	Banff Aspen Lodge	No tags
Bus	4:00am	200 Village Rd (Shell), Lake Louise	50m	4:50am	Brewster Depot	No tags
Bus	6:20pm	Lake Louise (Lakeshore)	1h	7:20pm	Parking Lot behind Mount Royal Hotel	No tags

Next departures for Lake Louise to Banff on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:20am	Lake Louise (Lakeshore)	1h	12:20pm	Parking Lot behind Mount Royal Hotel	Cheapest
Bus	8:45pm	200 Village Rd (Shell), Lake Louise	45m	9:30pm	Brewster Depot	Fastest
Bus	11:45am	Fairmont Chateau	1h	12:45pm	Banff Aspen Lodge	No tags
Bus	4:00am	200 Village Rd (Shell), Lake Louise	50m	4:50am	Brewster Depot	No tags
Bus	6:20pm	Lake Louise (Lakeshore)	1h	7:20pm	Parking Lot behind Mount Royal Hotel	No tags

Next departures for Lake Louise to Banff on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:20pm	Lake Louise Village	50m	9:10pm	Banff Townsite	Cheapest
Bus	8:45pm	200 Village Rd (Shell), Lake Louise	45m	9:30pm	Brewster Depot	Fastest
Bus	11:45am	Fairmont Chateau	1h	12:45pm	Banff Aspen Lodge	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Fairmont Chateau	1h	12:45pm	Banff Inn	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Fairmont Chateau	1h	12:45pm	HI-Banff Alpine Centre	No tags

Next departures for Lake Louise to Banff on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:20pm	Lake Louise Village	50m	9:10pm	Banff Townsite	Cheapest
Bus	8:45pm	200 Village Rd (Shell), Lake Louise	45m	9:30pm	Brewster Depot	Fastest
Bus	11:45am	Fairmont Chateau	1h	12:45pm	Banff Aspen Lodge	No tags
Bus	4:00am	200 Village Rd (Shell), Lake Louise	50m	4:50am	Brewster Depot	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Fairmont Chateau	1h	12:45pm	Banff Inn	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Lake Louise 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 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

45mAverage Duration

32 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$11 - $32	Average Duration1h 15m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$10 - $14	Average Duration45m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Lake Louise and Banff?

Stops in Lake Louise

A
Lake Louise Bus Depot
200 Village Rd, Lake Louise, AB T0L, Canada
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Stops in Banff

A
Buffalo Mountain Lodge
222 Lynx St, Banff, AB T1L 1K5, Canada
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B
Mount Royal Hotel
Banff - Mount Royal Hotel, 138 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A7, Canada, Mount Royal Hotel, Caribou St - Coach Bus Parking
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C
Brewster Depot
100 Gopher St, In FRONT of Brewster Sightseeing (by the curbside ON the street) , Banff, AB T1L 1J3, Canada
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D
Red Carpet Inn 425 Banff Ave, Banff
Red Carpet Inn 425 Banff Ave, Banff, Outside by bus Shelter
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E
Railway Ave
327 Railway Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A1, Canada
F
Banff Inn 501 Banff Ave, Banff
501 Banff Ave, To note: Stop is outside on street, Banff, AB T1L 1A9, Canada
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Sundog Tours

4.5/5638 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.9

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Sundog Tours Lake Louise Banff recent customer reviews

The bus didn't arrive on time and I waited almost one more hour.

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December 25, 2023

Great driver, great service.

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November 13, 2022

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December 13, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,396 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

Rider Express

4/517,623 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.6

Ebus

4.5/514,629 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Signature Express

5/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lake Louise to Banff by bus

What is the travel distance from Lake Louise to Banff?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lake Louise 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

11/19

$25

11/20

$6

Today

$7

11/22

$5

11/23

$7

11/24

$6

11/25

$19

11/26

$19

The cheapest trip from Lake Louise 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 Lake Louise to Banff, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $5 to $25 for a bus ticket from Lake Louise 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.