What is the cheapest way to get from Edmonton to Lake Louise?

The cheapest way to get from Edmonton to Lake Louise is to bus which costs $50 - $80 and takes 7h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edmonton to Lake Louise?

The fastest way to get from Edmonton to Lake Louise is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs $85 - $130.

Is there a direct bus between Edmonton and Lake Louise?

No, there is no direct bus from Edmonton to Lake Louise. However, there are services departing from Edmonton, AB -10235 101 St NW and arriving at Lake Louise Village North via Calgary Airport, Tunnel Mountain Hotels and Banff High School Transit Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Edmonton and Lake Louise?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edmonton and arriving at Lake Louise. Services depart every 30 minutes. The journey takes approximately 8 days 12h.

How far is it from Edmonton to Lake Louise?

The distance between Edmonton and Lake Louise is 500 km. The road distance is 458.5 km.

How do I travel from Edmonton to Lake Louise without a car?

The best way to get from Edmonton to Lake Louise without a car is to bus via Banff which takes 7h 33m and costs $136 - $141.

How long does it take to get from Edmonton to Lake Louise?

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Edmonton to Lake Louise, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edmonton to Lake Louise bus from?

Edmonton to Lake Louise bus services, operated by The Canada Bus, depart from Edmonton, AB -10235 101 St NW station.

Where do I catch the Edmonton to Lake Louise train from?

Edmonton to Lake Louise train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, depart from Edmonton station.

Train or bus from Edmonton to Lake Louise?

The best way to get from Edmonton to Lake Louise is to bus via Banff which takes 7h 33m and costs $136 - $141. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $7,000 - $12,000 and takes 8 days 12h.

Where does the Edmonton to Lake Louise bus arrive?

Edmonton to Lake Louise bus services, operated by The Canada Bus, arrive at Calgary Airport station.

Where does the Edmonton to Lake Louise train arrive?

Edmonton to Lake Louise train services, operated by Rocky Mountaineer, arrive at Lake Louise station.

Can I drive from Edmonton to Lake Louise?

Yes, the driving distance between Edmonton to Lake Louise is 458 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Edmonton to Lake Louise.

Where can I stay near Lake Louise?

There are nine+ hotels available in Lake Louise.

Edmonton to Lake Louise - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Edmonton to Lake Louise by bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Banff
best
1. Take the bus from Edmonton, AB -10235 101 St NW to Calgary Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
3. Take the bus from Banff High School Transit Hub to Lake Louise Village Northbus 8X
7h 33m
$136–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edmonton Downtown Ticket Office - 10014 104 St to Calgary Downtown Ticket Office 606 5th Ave SWbus Edmonton
2. Take the bus from Downtown Calgary, AB - 606 5 Ave SW to Lake Louise, AB - Parking Lot #1bus Calgary to Lake Louise / ...
7h 43m
$52–78
Train
1. Take the train from Edmonton to Lake Louisetrain Passage to the Peaks Discovery / ...
8d 12h
$7,000–12,000
Drive 458.5 km
1. Drive from Edmonton to Lake Louisecar 458.5 km
5h 10m
$90–130
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane YEG - YYC
2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
3. Take the bus from Banff High School Transit Hub to Lake Louise Village Northbus
6h 54m
$186–500

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flights

85Weekly Planes

1h 3mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edmonton to Lake Louise.

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Distance: 500.4 km
Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Edmonton, AB, Canada and Lake Louise, AB, Canada?

You can take a bus from Edmonton, AB -10235 101 St NW to Lake Louise Village North via Calgary Airport, HI Banff Alpine Centre, Tunnel Mountain Hotels, Moose Street, and Banff High School Transit Hub in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, Rocky Mountaineer operates a train from Edmonton to Lake Louise on demand. Tickets cost $7,000–12,000 and the journey takes 8d 12h.

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