How far is Banff from Lake Louise by coach?

The distance between Lake Louise and Banff by coach is approximately 32 miles (51 km).

Is there a way to reach Banff from Lake Louise without a car?

You can travel to Banff from Lake Louise by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Lake Louise to Banff from £4 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Lake Louise to Banff on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:20	Lake Louise Village	50m	21:10	Banff Townsite	Cheapest
Bus	20:45	200 Village Rd (Shell), Lake Louise	45m	21:30	Brewster Depot	Fastest
Bus	11:45	Fairmont Chateau	1h	12:45	Banff Aspen Lodge	No tags
Bus	04:00	200 Village Rd (Shell), Lake Louise	50m	04:50	Brewster Depot	No tags
Bus	11:45	Fairmont Chateau	1h	12:45	Banff Inn	No tags

Next departures from Lake Louise to Banff on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:20	Lake Louise (Lakeshore)	1h	12:20	Parking Lot behind Mount Royal Hotel	Cheapest
Bus	20:45	200 Village Rd (Shell), Lake Louise	45m	21:30	Brewster Depot	Fastest
Bus	11:45	Fairmont Chateau	1h	12:45	Banff Aspen Lodge	No tags
Bus	04:00	200 Village Rd (Shell), Lake Louise	50m	04:50	Brewster Depot	No tags
Bus	18:20	Lake Louise (Lakeshore)	1h	19:20	Parking Lot behind Mount Royal Hotel	No tags

Next departures from Lake Louise to Banff on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:20	Lake Louise Village	50m	21:10	Banff Townsite	Cheapest
Bus	20:45	200 Village Rd (Shell), Lake Louise	45m	21:30	Brewster Depot	Fastest
Bus	11:45	Fairmont Chateau	1h	12:45	Banff Aspen Lodge	No tags
Bus	04:00	200 Village Rd (Shell), Lake Louise	50m	04:50	Brewster Depot	No tags
Bus	11:45	Fairmont Chateau	1h	12:45	Banff Inn	No tags

Next departures from Lake Louise to Banff on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:20	Lake Louise (Lakeshore)	1h	12:20	Parking Lot behind Mount Royal Hotel	Cheapest
Bus	20:45	200 Village Rd (Shell), Lake Louise	45m	21:30	Brewster Depot	Fastest
Bus	11:45	Fairmont Chateau	1h	12:45	Banff Aspen Lodge	No tags
Bus	04:00	200 Village Rd (Shell), Lake Louise	50m	04:50	Brewster Depot	No tags
Bus	18:20	Lake Louise (Lakeshore)	1h	19:20	Parking Lot behind Mount Royal Hotel	No tags

Next departures from Lake Louise to Banff on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:20	Lake Louise Village	50m	21:10	Banff Townsite	Cheapest
Bus	20:45	200 Village Rd (Shell), Lake Louise	45m	21:30	Brewster Depot	Fastest
Bus	11:45	Fairmont Chateau	1h	12:45	Banff Aspen Lodge	No tags
Bus	11:45	Fairmont Chateau	1h	12:45	Banff Inn	No tags
Bus	11:45	Fairmont Chateau	1h	12:45	HI-Banff Alpine Centre	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

45mAverage duration

32 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£9 - £25	Average duration1h 15m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£8 - £11	Average duration45m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Lake Louise and Banff?

Stops in Lake Louise

A
Lake Louise Bus Depot
200 Village Rd, Lake Louise, AB T0L, Canada
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Stops in Banff

A
Buffalo Mountain Lodge
222 Lynx St, Banff, AB T1L 1K5, Canada
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B
Mount Royal Hotel
Banff - Mount Royal Hotel, 138 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A7, Canada, Mount Royal Hotel, Caribou St - Coach Bus Parking
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C
Brewster Depot
100 Gopher St, In FRONT of Brewster Sightseeing (by the curbside ON the street) , Banff, AB T1L 1J3, Canada
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D
Red Carpet Inn 425 Banff Ave, Banff
Red Carpet Inn 425 Banff Ave, Banff, Outside by bus Shelter
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E
Railway Ave
327 Railway Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A1, Canada
F
Banff Inn 501 Banff Ave, Banff
501 Banff Ave, To note: Stop is outside on street, Banff, AB T1L 1A9, Canada
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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 Wi-Fi. Sundog Tours ticket prices on this trip start at £19

Sundog Tours Lake Louise Banff recent customer reviews

The bus didn't arrive on time and I waited almost one more hour.

Kyanna P.

25 December 2023

Great driver, great service.

Max L.

13 November 2022

Good service with nice drivers

Yim Hung Rainbow N.

13 December 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Rider Express

4/517,611 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.6

Ebus

4.5/514,620 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.8

Signature Express

5/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

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

How far is Banff from Lake Louise by coach?
The distance between Lake Louise and Banff by coach is approximately 32 miles (51 km).
Is there a way to reach Banff from Lake Louise without a car?
You can travel to Banff from Lake Louise by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

18/11

£20

19/11

£20

Today

£5

21/11

£15

22/11

£4

23/11

£15

24/11

£5

25/11

£15

The cheapest trip from Lake Louise to Banff was searched and found on 22 Nov 2025 with a price of £4

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 £4 to £20 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 £4, 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.