How far is Banff from Lake Louise?

About 32 miles (51 km) separate Banff and Lake Louise.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Banff to Lake Louise leave from Red Carpet Inn 425 Banff Ave, Banff and arrive at Lake Louise Bus Depot. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Banff to Lake Louise from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Banff to Lake Louise on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:50am	Banff Townsite	40m	10:30am	Lake Louise Village	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:30pm	Banff Aspen Lodge	1h 15m	3:45pm	Fairmont Chateau	No tags
Bus	9:40am	Brewster Depot	45m	10:25am	200 Village Rd (Shell), Lake Louise	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Banff Aspen Lodge	1h 15m	3:45pm	Samesun Mall	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Banff Aspen Lodge	1h 15m	3:45pm	Deer Lodge	No tags

Next departures for Banff to Lake Louise on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:10pm	Parking Lot behind Mount Royal Hotel	1h	6:10pm	Lake Louise (Lakeshore)	Cheapest
Bus	12:10am	Brewster Depot	40m	12:50am	200 Village Rd (Shell), Lake Louise	Fastest
Bus	2:30pm	Banff Aspen Lodge	1h 15m	3:45pm	Fairmont Chateau	No tags
Bus	9:40am	Brewster Depot	45m	10:25am	200 Village Rd (Shell), Lake Louise	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Parking Lot behind Mount Royal Hotel	1h	10:00am	Lake Louise (Lakeshore)	No tags

Next departures for Banff to Lake Louise on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Parking Lot behind Mount Royal Hotel	1h	10:00am	Lake Louise (Lakeshore)	Cheapest
Bus	12:10am	Brewster Depot	40m	12:50am	200 Village Rd (Shell), Lake Louise	Fastest
Bus	2:30pm	Banff Aspen Lodge	1h 15m	3:45pm	Fairmont Chateau	No tags
Bus	9:40am	Brewster Depot	45m	10:25am	200 Village Rd (Shell), Lake Louise	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Parking Lot behind Mount Royal Hotel	1h	6:10pm	Lake Louise (Lakeshore)	No tags

Next departures for Banff to Lake Louise on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:10pm	Parking Lot behind Mount Royal Hotel	1h	6:10pm	Lake Louise (Lakeshore)	Cheapest
Bus	12:10am	Brewster Depot	40m	12:50am	200 Village Rd (Shell), Lake Louise	Fastest
Bus	2:30pm	Banff Aspen Lodge	1h 15m	3:45pm	Fairmont Chateau	No tags
Bus	9:40am	Brewster Depot	45m	10:25am	200 Village Rd (Shell), Lake Louise	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Parking Lot behind Mount Royal Hotel	1h	10:00am	Lake Louise (Lakeshore)	No tags

Next departures for Banff to Lake Louise on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:50am	Banff Townsite	40m	10:30am	Lake Louise Village	Cheapest
Bus	12:10am	Brewster Depot	40m	12:50am	200 Village Rd (Shell), Lake Louise	Fastest
Bus	2:30pm	Banff Aspen Lodge	1h 15m	3:45pm	Fairmont Chateau	No tags
Bus	9:40am	Brewster Depot	45m	10:25am	200 Village Rd (Shell), Lake Louise	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Banff Aspen Lodge	1h 15m	3:45pm	Samesun Mall	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Banff to Lake Louise

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Lake Louise. The journey takes about 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

45mAverage Duration

32 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$11 - $32	Average Duration1h 15m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$41 - $41	Average Duration30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$10 - $11	Average Duration45m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Banff and Lake Louise?

Stops in Banff

A
Red Carpet Inn 425 Banff Ave, Banff
Red Carpet Inn 425 Banff Ave, Banff, Outside by bus Shelter
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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
Buffalo Mountain Lodge
222 Lynx St, Banff, AB T1L 1K5, Canada
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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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Stops in Lake Louise

A
Lake Louise Bus Depot
200 Village Rd, Lake Louise, AB T0L, Canada
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Sundog Tours

4.5/5638 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.9

According to customer reviews, Jeff and Driver Dave received positive feedback for their excellent service. They provided helpful recommendations for activities and dining options in the area, making them valuable assets to the company.

Sundog Tours Banff Lake Louise recent customer reviews

Jeff was absolutely fantastic and gave me lots of helpful recommendations of things to do and places to eat at etc. in the area.

Larissa S.

February 8, 2023

The driver is nice and kind.

Mei-ling C.

April 20, 2025

Ran abit late but got us there safely!

Ann H.

October 20, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,441 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

According to user feedback, the bus service provided a timely arrival and a generally positive experience, with one driver being particularly kind and nice. However, there were some concerns about the level of assistance with luggage and directions to the hotel, as one driver was less communicative and sent passengers in the wrong direction.

FlixBus Banff Lake Louise recent customer reviews

Bus arrived on time, but driver less than helpful _ hardly spoke. We had to load ,and unload, our heavy luggage onto the bus. I hit my head on the overhead door. On arrival,he had no idea where our hotel was,and sent us in wrong direction .

Jean W.

July 11, 2025

The driver was so kind and nice. It was a good experience.

Ayane Y.

October 15, 2025

Rider Express

4/517,653 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.6

Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting its punctuality and comfort. Many appreciated the clear instructions about meeting points and found the drivers to be friendly and helpful. Overall, travelers enjoyed a comfortable ride despite minor delays mentioned in one review.

Rider Express Banff Lake Louise recent customer reviews

Excellent service. Clear instructions about the meeting point, on time and very comfortable ride.

Courtney O.

September 4, 2024

Left and arrived on time. Comfortable trip and friendly driver

Stephen I.

March 3, 2025

Fine. The bus driver was very helpful.

Doris C.

June 23, 2024

Ebus

4.5/514,641 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Red Arrow

4.5/54,636 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4.1

Signature Express

5/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/23

$7

11/24

$6

Today

$15

11/26

$15

11/27

$5

11/28

$6

11/29

$5

11/30

$15

The cheapest trip from Banff to Lake Louise was searched and found on Nov 27, 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 Lake Louise, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $5 to $25 for a bus ticket from Banff to Lake Louise based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-27.

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.