What is the travel distance from Lake Louise to Banff?

The distance between Lake Louise and Banff is around 51 km (32 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Lake Louise Bus Depot, in Lake Louise, and end it at Buffalo Mountain Lodge, in Banff.

Bus Lake Louise to Banff from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lake Louise to Banff on November 21
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

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

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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 a good way to reach Banff. The journey takes about 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

45mAverage Duration

51 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $45	Average Duration1h 15m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$14 - $20	Average Duration45m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Sundog Tours

4.5/5638 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.9

Based on 638 reviews, the company was rated 4.4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the cleanliness but often complained with the WiFi. Sundog Tours ticket prices on this trip start at $35

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

Yim Hung Rainbow N.

December 13, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Rider Express

4/517,588 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.6

Ebus

4.5/514,613 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 - Buffalo Mountain Lodge

B - Mount Royal Hotel

C - Brewster Depot

D - Red Carpet Inn 425 Banff Ave, Banff

E - Railway Ave

F - Banff Inn 501 Banff Ave, Banff

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

What is the travel distance from Lake Louise to Banff?
The distance between Lake Louise and Banff is around 51 km (32 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Lake Louise to Banff?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Lake Louise Bus Depot, in Lake Louise, and end it at Buffalo Mountain Lodge, 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

11-16

$36

11-17

$10

Today

$27

11-19

$27

11-20

$27

11-21

$27

11-22

$8

11-23

$27

The cheapest trip from Lake Louise to Banff was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $8

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 $8 to $36 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 $8 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.