How much does a bus ticket from Lake Louise to Banff cost?

The bus ticket price from Lake Louise to Banff starts at $10. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Lake Louise to Banff is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Lake Louise to Banff?

The average travel time between Lake Louise and Banff is around 1h 15m, although the fastest bus will take about 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 32 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Lake Louise and Banff?

The number of buses from Lake Louise to Banff can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 193 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Lake Louise to Banff by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Lake Louise to Banff?

When taking the bus from Lake Louise to Banff, you can travel comfortably and safely with Sundog Tours, FlixBus, Rider Express.

Bus Lake Louise to Banff from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lake Louise to Banff on November 17
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

Next departures for Lake Louise to Banff on November 22
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

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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 $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

45mAverage Duration

32 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$10 - $296	Average Duration1h 15m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$11 - $14	Average Duration45m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

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Sundog Tours

4.5/5637 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.

Kyanna P.

December 25, 2023

Great driver, great service.

Max L.

November 13, 2022

Good service with nice drivers

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December 13, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,343 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.

Rider Express

4/517,567 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.6

Ebus

4.5/514,610 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Signature Express

5/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

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Where are the popular stops in Lake Louise and Banff?

Stops in Lake Louise

A - Lake Louise Bus Depot

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 traveling from Lake Louise to Banff by bus

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Which bus companies travel 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

11/14

$25

11/15

$25

Today

$25

11/17

$19

11/18

$19

11/19

$19

11/20

$19

11/21

$19

The cheapest trip from Lake Louise to Banff was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $19

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 $19 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 $19 which is on 2025-11-17.

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.