How to get from
Lake Louise to Calgary Airport (YYC)
Adults
Age 13+Children
Age 0-12Shuttles & Buses (Shared Services)
Taxis, SUVs & Vans (Private Services)
Route details
Distance:
198 km / 123 miles
Driving Time:
2hrs 15mins
*Subject to weather and traffic conditions.
Shared Shuttles may take longer
Return Route:
People often ask
The cheapest option to travel from Lake Louise to Calgary Airport is bus or shuttle. There are several departures daily servicing a number of local hotels, whilst Shuttles can even pick you up from a private address.
If you need to travel outside of scheduled shuttle and bus departures, you can book a private transfer via taxi, suv or van. This will give you door-to-door service as well as work to your schedule reducing wait times. They can be nearly as cost-effective for larger groups.
The drive from Lake Louise to Calgary Airport takes around 2 hours, but travel time can be longer depending on traffic and road conditions. Shuttles and busses may take slightly longer due to stops.
Plan to leave at least 4.5–5 hours before your departure time. This gives you enough buffer for highway weather, airport security, and check-in.
About travelling from Lake Louise, AB to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Lake Louise sits deep in the heart of Banff National Park, surrounded by some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in Western Canada. If you’ve been skiing the bowls and wide-open terrain at Lake Louise Ski Resort, hiking the trails around Lake Agnes, or soaking up those glacier-fed lake views, the journey back toward Calgary shifts from high-alpine peaks into rolling foothills. It’s a scenic and relaxed drive, especially when someone else is at the wheel.
Ridebooker offers direct transportation from Lake Louise to Calgary Airport so you don’t have to worry about timing your travel around weather, road conditions, or rental car returns. Whether you're heading home or continuing on to your next destination, we offer shared shuttles, private SUVs, vans, and taxis depending on group size and travel style. Once you leave the village, it’s a smooth trip along the Trans-Canada — you’ll pass through the Bow Valley, drop out of the Rockies and into open prairie before arriving directly at YYC’s departures.