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How to Get to Banff & Lake Louise: Calgary Airport (130 km) & Shuttles
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The short answer
Calgary International Airport is the gateway for Banff and Lake Louise: Banff National Park is a 90-minute, 130 km drive. Airport shuttle buses run to Banff and Lake Louise, and the SkiBig3 shuttle connects Banff hotels with the three ski areas.
Book a private transfer to Banff & Lake Louise
- Calgary Airport → BanffBook from €222
146 km by road · about 1 h 50 min · from €222 per vehicle
- Calgary Airport → Lake LouiseBook from €292
203 km by road · about 2 h 15 min · from €292 per vehicle
Private transfers door to door: fixed prices from Kiwitaxi, quotes from Suntransfers or GetTransfer where Kiwitaxi has no route.
Getting to Banff & Lake Louise: airports and routes
| From | Distance | Getting to the resort | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary (YYC) | 130 km | About 90 min by road; airport shuttle buses to Banff and Lake Louise | source |
Distances and times are those published by the official source, not live journey estimates.
From Calgary Airport
Banff & Lake Louise Tourism describes a 90-minute, 130 km drive from Calgary to Banff National Park, with shuttle bus connections from the airport to Banff and Lake Louise.
Getting to the ski areas
Once in Banff, the SkiBig3 ski shuttle runs from Banff hotels to Lake Louise, Banff Sunshine and Mt Norquay, so you do not need a car for ski days.
Prefer a guided ski tour?
Small-group tours with guides, hotels and lift tickets arranged, starting near Banff & Lake Louise.
- Ultimate Powder Highway Ski Tour (12 days) · 10 ski days · from €4,750 (CAD 7,495)
- Canadian Rockies Ski Trip (9 days) · 7 ski days · from €4,110 (CAD 6,495)
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Banff from Calgary Airport?
About 130 km, a 90-minute drive.
Is there a shuttle from Calgary Airport to Banff?
Yes, shuttle buses run from the airport to Banff and Lake Louise.
Official sources
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