What is the travel distance from Kelowna to Banff?

Kelowna and Banff are 313 km (194 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Kelowna to Banff?

Buses departing from Downtown - 516 Lawrence Ave in Kelowna will take you to Brewster Depot in Banff.

Bus Kelowna to Banff from $129 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Kelowna to Banff on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:25pm	Downtown - 516 Lawrence Ave	7h 45m	9:10pm	Banff Townsite	Cheapest
	Bus	12:50pm	Kelowna YLW Airport	7h 20m	9:10pm	Banff Townsite	Fastest

Next departures for Kelowna to Banff on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:25pm	Downtown - 516 Lawrence Ave	7h 45m	9:10pm	Banff Townsite	Cheapest
Bus	12:50pm	Kelowna YLW Airport	7h 20m	9:10pm	Banff Townsite	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	Kelowna West	11h 10m	9:10pm	Banff Townsite	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Kelowna West	11h 10m	9:10pm	Banff Townsite	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Kelowna West	8h 25m	9:10pm	Banff Townsite	No tags

Next departures for Kelowna to Banff on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:25pm	Downtown - 516 Lawrence Ave	7h 45m	9:10pm	Banff Townsite	Cheapest
Bus	12:50pm	Kelowna YLW Airport	7h 20m	9:10pm	Banff Townsite	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	Kelowna West	11h 10m	9:10pm	Banff Townsite	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Kelowna West	11h 10m	9:10pm	Banff Townsite	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Kelowna West	8h 25m	9:10pm	Banff Townsite	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:40 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Kelowna to Banff

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Banff. The journey takes about 6 hours, and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

6hAverage Duration

313 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$144 - $199	Average Duration8h 25m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$25 - $93	Average Duration6h	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Ebus

4.5/514,612 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Rider Express

4/517,573 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.6

Based on 17573 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the WiFi. Rider Express ticket prices on this trip start at $144

Rider Express Kelowna Banff recent customer reviews

Very informative great drivers

Adrian L.

July 1, 2024

It was wonderful

Maribel F.

September 29, 2023

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Where are the popular stops in Kelowna and Banff?

Stops in Kelowna

A - Downtown - 516 Lawrence Ave

B - Kelowna Greyhound Bus Station

Stops in Banff

A - Brewster Depot

B - Mount Royal Hotel

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 travelling from Kelowna to Banff by bus

What is the travel distance from Kelowna to Banff?
Kelowna and Banff are 313 km (194 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Kelowna to Banff?
Buses departing from Downtown - 516 Lawrence Ave in Kelowna will take you to Brewster Depot in Banff.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-15

$130

11-16

$130

Today

$130

11-18

$130

11-19

$130

11-20

$129

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11-22

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The cheapest trip from Kelowna to Banff was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $129

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

You can expect to pay from $129 to $191 for a bus ticket from Kelowna to Banff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $129 which is on 2025-11-20.