How far is Banff from Canmore?

The distance between the two cities is 12 miles (19 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Banff to Canmore leave from Mount Royal Hotel and arrive at Canmore. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Banff to Canmore from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Banff to Canmore on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30pm	Parking Lot behind Mount Royal Hotel	20m	7:50pm	Canmore (Northwinds Hotel Canmore)	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:30pm	Brewster Depot	25m	9:55pm	Canmore	No tags
Bus	9:10pm	Banff Townsite	20m	9:30pm	Canmore (Northwinds Hotel Canmore)	No tags

Next departures for Banff to Canmore on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30pm	Parking Lot behind Mount Royal Hotel	20m	7:50pm	Canmore (Northwinds Hotel Canmore)	Cheapest
Bus	11:00am	Parking Lot behind Mount Royal Hotel	20m	11:20am	Canmore (Northwinds Hotel Canmore)	Fastest
Bus	4:50am	Brewster Depot	30m	5:20am	Canmore	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Parking Lot behind Mount Royal Hotel	20m	12:50pm	Canmore (Northwinds Hotel Canmore)	No tags
Bus	9:10pm	Banff Townsite	20m	9:30pm	Canmore (Northwinds Hotel Canmore)	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Brewster Depot	25m	9:55pm	Canmore	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Parking Lot behind Mount Royal Hotel	20m	5:50pm	Canmore (Northwinds Hotel Canmore)	No tags

Next departures for Banff to Canmore on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00am	Parking Lot behind Mount Royal Hotel	20m	11:20am	Canmore (Northwinds Hotel Canmore)	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:50am	Brewster Depot	30m	5:20am	Canmore	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Parking Lot behind Mount Royal Hotel	20m	12:50pm	Canmore (Northwinds Hotel Canmore)	No tags
Bus	9:10pm	Banff Townsite	20m	9:30pm	Canmore (Northwinds Hotel Canmore)	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Brewster Depot	25m	9:55pm	Canmore	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Parking Lot behind Mount Royal Hotel	20m	5:50pm	Canmore (Northwinds Hotel Canmore)	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Parking Lot behind Mount Royal Hotel	20m	7:50pm	Canmore (Northwinds Hotel Canmore)	No tags

Next departures for Banff to Canmore on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:10pm	Banff Townsite	20m	9:30pm	Canmore (Northwinds Hotel Canmore)	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:50am	Brewster Depot	30m	5:20am	Canmore	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Brewster Depot	25m	9:55pm	Canmore	No tags

Next departures for Banff to Canmore on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:10pm	Banff Townsite	20m	9:30pm	Canmore (Northwinds Hotel Canmore)	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:50am	Brewster Depot	30m	5:20am	Canmore	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Brewster Depot	25m	9:55pm	Canmore	No tags

Next departures for Banff to Canmore on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:10pm	Banff Townsite	20m	9:30pm	Canmore (Northwinds Hotel Canmore)	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:50am	Brewster Depot	30m	5:20am	Canmore	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Brewster Depot	25m	9:55pm	Canmore	No tags

Next departures for Banff to Canmore on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:10pm	Banff Townsite	20m	9:30pm	Canmore (Northwinds Hotel Canmore)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	9:30pm	Brewster Depot	25m	9:55pm	Canmore	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Banff to Canmore

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Canmore. 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$10 - $28	Average Duration20m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$16 - $160	Average Duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$5 - $11	Average Duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,297 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.

On-It

4/572 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.5

Rider Express

4/517,538 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.6

Ebus

4.5/514,591 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Red Arrow

4.5/54,616 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 Banff and 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

Stops in Canmore

A - Canmore

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Banff to Canmore by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/11

$5

11/12

$20

Today

$7

11/14

$6

11/15

$5

11/16

$15

11/17

$15

11/18

$15

The cheapest trip from Banff to Canmore was searched and found on Nov 11, 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 Banff to Canmore, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $5 to $25 for a bus ticket from Banff to Canmore based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-15.

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.