Calgary International Airport
Calgary International Airport is the primary airport serving Banff. One of the busiest airports in Alberta, it sits 110 km east of Banff city centre. It features 2 passenger terminals and 4 runways. Here, you’ll find a great range of dining and shopping options as well as facilities including banking and currency exchange services. There are several transfer options to reach Banff:
- A taxicab takes around 1.5 hour. The taxi ranks can be respectively found doors 1 and 6 outside of Domestic terminal and doors 16 and 17 outside of International Terminal.
- You can also use Uber and Tappcar in Calgary Airport. The pick-up areas are at Doors 1, 12, and 17. The journey is slightly cheaper than with a standard taxi.
- You can reach the Downtown Greyhound Station via the Calgary Transit bus route 300 BRT Airport/City Centre. It takes around 30-40 minutes (the ticket gives you full-day access to buses and CTrains in Calgary). From there, take a Greyhound bus to Banff. The journey takes around 2 hours. It’s the cheapest way to get to Banff from Calgary.
- Shared shuttle buses take around 2 hours. The pick-up area is between Doors 4 and 5.
- Car rental agencies can be found opposite the Departures Level of the Domestic Terminal.
If you come by train to Banff
You can get to Banff by train from Vancouver. Banff Station is served by Rocky Mountaineer and also serves as Greyhound bus terminal. It’s listed as a heritage railway station. From here, you can get to your hotel by taxi, bus or on foot (Banff is a small town).