There are 5 ways to get from Winnipeg to Banff by plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus), train, or car
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Fly, shuttle
best- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YWG - YYC
- Take a shuttle bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Banff, AB
5h 16m$153–773Bus
- Take the bus from Winnipeg to Reginabus
- Take the bus from Regina to Calgary International Airport Domestic Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Banff International Hostelbus
21h 51m$228–338Train
- Take the train from Winnipeg to Jaspertrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Jasper to Banff Train Stationtrain Jasper
3d 1hDrive 1,446.8 km
- Drive from Winnipeg to Banffcar 1,446.8 km
15h 21m$288–416Bus via Southbound St Anne's at Niakwa
- Take the bus from Winnipeg East to Reginabus
- Take the bus from Regina to Calgary International Airport Domestic Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Banff, AB - Mount Royal Hotelbus
24h 33m$212–447
Winnipeg to Banff by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Winnipeg to Banff is to bus which costs $220 - $340 and takes 21h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Winnipeg to Banff is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 16m and costs $150 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Winnipeg to Banff. However, there are services departing from Winnipeg and arriving at Banff International Hostel via Regina and Calgary International Airport - YYC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Winnipeg to Banff station. However, there are services departing from Winnipeg and arriving at Banff Train Station via Jasper. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 1h.
The distance between Winnipeg and Banff is 1334 km. The road distance is 1446.8 km.
The best way to get from Winnipeg to Banff without a car is to bus which takes 21h 51m and costs $220 - $340.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Winnipeg to Banff, including transfers.
Winnipeg to Banff bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Winnipeg station.
Winnipeg to Banff train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Winnipeg station.
The best way to get from Winnipeg to Banff is to bus which takes 21h 51m and costs $220 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 3 days 1h.
What companies run services between Winnipeg, MB, Canada and Banff, AB, Canada?
You can take a bus from Winnipeg to Banff International Hostel via Regina, Calgary International Airport Domestic Terminal, and Calgary International Airport - YYC in around 21h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Winnipeg to Banff Train Station via Jasper in around 3d 1h.
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Calgary International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–750
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Calgary International Airport via Regina
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $90–750
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Calgary International Airport via Edmonton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–750
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Calgary International Airport via Saskatoon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–750
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Winnipeg to Jasper
- Ave. Duration
- 34h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $380–850
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $380–800
- Business
- $450–700
- Business Plus
- $470–700
- Economy
- $430–800
- Economy Plus
- $470–850
- Phone
- +1 403 762 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Banff Transportation
Shuttle from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Banff, AB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- Banff Transportation
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More Questions & Answers
Winnipeg to Banff bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Regina station.
Banff is 1h behind Winnipeg. It is currently 7:16 AM in Winnipeg and 6:16 AM in Banff.
Winnipeg to Banff train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Jasper station.
Yes, the driving distance between Winnipeg to Banff is 1447 km. It takes approximately 15h 21m to drive from Winnipeg to Banff.
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