Vancouver is the perfect starting point for your Canadian train adventure. This West Coast city sits beside the Pacific Ocean against a backdrop of mountains. Give yourself time to explore the city before or after your train trip. Train rides based out of Vancouver take you through British Columbia's interior. See Canada’s beautiful valleys, rivers, lakes and mountains.
The travel experts at Canadian Train Vacations by Fresh Tracks Canada can help you pick the best Vancouver train trip for you. We specialize in creating customized trips and have a deep local knowledge of this area.
Vancouver to Banff train tours wind their way through the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Get off the train and explore the region, visiting Banff and Lake Louise. Travel even further across the wide-open prairies on a Vancouver to Toronto train. It's the most comfortable way to experience the sheer scale of Canada.
There are several different train trips from Vancouver to choose from, and our travel experts have picked some of our most popular trips to share with you.
Speak to a Canadian Train Vacation Advisor to discuss all your options.
One of our bestselling Canadian Rockies train trips! This 8-day itinerary starts in Vancouver and ends in Calgary. Relax as the Rocky Mountaineer train takes you from Vancouver to Jasper. Then, spend five days in the Canadian Rockies. Travel the Icefields Parkway, see turquoise-coloured Lake Louise and explore Banff National Park.
Miles covered on train: 594
Days on train: 2
Nights on train: N/A
On this across-Canada tour, you’ll experience a daylight sightseeing train and a sleeper train. First, enjoy the luxury of Rocky Mountaineer’s daylight train from Vancouver to Banff. Discover the beauty and wildlife of Banff and Jasper national parks before boarding VIA Rail’s The Canadian train. You will then sleep on the train for three nights before arriving in Toronto.
Miles covered on train: 2,775
Days on train: 5
Nights on train: 3
Spend four days and nights on VIA Rail’s The Canadian. See as the scenery changes from towering mountains to flat farmland to lake-dotted countryside. In Toronto and Vancouver, choose from a unique selection of small-group sightseeing tours for a full experience of these cities.
Miles covered on train: 2,762
Days on train: 4
Nights on train: 4
There’s nothing cookie-cutter about our train tours from Vancouver. Combining deep local knowledge and a passion for sharing Canada with the world, our travel experts work directly with travellers to design their perfectly personalized experience of Canada.
From booking hotel transfers and accommodations to arranging tours and activities — and even restaurant reservations — our local experts make your travel arrangements from the time you arrive in Canada to the time you leave. All you have to do is enjoy your train trip from Vancouver.
We're here to make sure you get the inside scoop before you even leave home. And you can relax on your vacation because you know that we're a phone call away if you have any questions while you're in Canada.
#1 Travel tip: Get out on the water
Before or after your train journey, we recommend spending some time exploring Vancouver. This coastal city offers some great boat tours! Get a unique perspective on the skyline or go whale watching on a guided excursion.
Louise WeissDirector of Legendary Hospitality
These are some suggested experiences for your train journey from Vancouver. Your Canadian adventure starts here.
The Rocky Mountaineer operates three daylight train routes through the Canadian Rockies. The train has an outdoor viewing platform, large windows and glass-dome coaches. Passengers enjoy optimal photo opportunities and spectacular views. The train runs from mid-April to mid-October and only during daylight hours. Each evening, passengers step off the train and stay overnight in a hotel. From Vancouver, you can go to Whistler, Quesnel, Kamloops, Jasper, Lake Louise, or Banff. City stops depend on the route you choose.
Explore: Rocky Mountaineer Train Trips
VIA Rail trains operate across Canada, connecting the East Coast and the West Coast. Four main train routes run year-round. From Vancouver, you can embark on a train trip to Prince Rupert, Jasper, Winnipeg or Toronto. You can also go to Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Halifax and more. VIA Rail offers daylight and overnight sleeper train experiences.
Explore: VIA Rail Vacations
There are three train routes in Canada that allow you to sleep on the train. Travel between Vancouver and Toronto on The Canadian and stop in Jasper or Winnipeg on the way. Choose to continue your travels on The Ocean train from Montreal to Halifax. You can also sleep onboard the Winnipeg to Churchill train. These sleeper train routes are available all year long. Some sleeper trains in Canada have panoramic viewing cars, so you have the best views day or night.
#2 Travel tip: Explore Indigenous culture
The Vancouver area is the ancestaral home for many Indigenous cultures. To learn more, I recommend joining a guided tour, such as Talaysay Tours in Stanley Park, or take in the stunning art at a gallery, such as the Bill Reid Gallery.
Athena McKenzieContent Manager
You want to relax and enjoy your trip, not get overwhelmed by the planning. Let us make all of the bookings for you, including rail tickets, hotels, excursions and activities, meals and transfers.
Enjoy local expertise and guidance with a personalized itinerary. Your preferences and needs are our priority. We take care of you from the moment you land until the moment you leave.
You’ll receive the inside scoop before you even leave home. And you can relax during your vacation because we’re only a phone call away if you have any questions while you’re in Canada.
Train journeys from Vancouver can take you to the Canadian Rockies or across Canada. Rocky Mountaineer’s trains go from Vancouver to Lake Louise, Jasper or Banff. VIA Rail’s The Canadian train runs from Vancouver to Toronto, with stops in Jasper and Winnipeg.
The Rocky Mountaineer runs a train from Vancouver to Banff. This Vancouver scenic train ride only operates between mid-April to mid-October. If you’re looking to travel outside of these months, please ask us and we can advise you how to get from Vancouver to Banff.
Train rides from Vancouver to Banff take two full days. On this Rocky Mountaineer route, passengers stop in Kamloops for one night along the way. The train leaves early in the morning and arrives in Banff in the evening.
The driving distance between Vancouver and Toronto is approximately 4,500 kilometres (2796 miles). Canadian train trips Vancouver to Toronto take four days and four nights.
There are several options for a Vancouver to Toronto train trip. One example is below.
Our Vancouver to Toronto train package includes two train rides. A train journey from Vancouver to Banff and then from Jasper to Toronto. Pricing starts from $6,090 USD per person for an 11-day trip, including transfers, hotels, and some meals and activities. Schedule a call with one of our Canadian Train Vacation Advisors to learn about trips to suit your preferences and budget.
There is no train between Vancouver and Calgary. Anyone travelling to Calgary would get the train to Banff, Jasper or Lake Louise, then drive the rest of the way. Approximate driving distances to Calgary: Banff - 1.5 hours, Lake Louise - 2 hours, Jasper - 5 hours.
About the author: Louise Weiss is Director of Legendary Hospitality with Fresh Tracks Canada. Having worked in the Canadian travel industry for more than 25 years, she enjoys sharing her local expertise with visitors. She is based in North Vancouver and has spent time... Read more
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The travel experts at Canadian Train Vacations by Fresh Tracks Canada can help you pick the best Vancouver train trip for you. We specialize in creating customized trips and have a deep local knowledge of this area.
Vancouver to Banff train tours wind their way through the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Get off the train and explore the region, visiting Banff and Lake Louise. Travel even further across the wide-open prairies on a Vancouver to Toronto train. It's the most comfortable way to experience the sheer scale of Canada.
There are several different train trips from Vancouver to choose from, and our travel experts have picked some of our most popular trips to share with you.
Speak to a Canadian Train Vacation Advisor to discuss all your options.
One of our bestselling Canadian Rockies train trips! This 8-day itinerary starts in Vancouver and ends in Calgary. Relax as the Rocky Mountaineer train takes you from Vancouver to Jasper. Then, spend five days in the Canadian Rockies. Travel the Icefields Parkway, see turquoise-coloured Lake Louise and explore Banff National Park.
Miles covered on train: 594
Days on train: 2
Nights on train: N/A
On this across-Canada tour, you’ll experience a daylight sightseeing train and a sleeper train. First, enjoy the luxury of Rocky Mountaineer’s daylight train from Vancouver to Banff. Discover the beauty and wildlife of Banff and Jasper national parks before boarding VIA Rail’s The Canadian train. You will then sleep on the train for three nights before arriving in Toronto.
Miles covered on train: 2,775
Days on train: 5
Nights on train: 3
Spend four days and nights on VIA Rail’s The Canadian. See as the scenery changes from towering mountains to flat farmland to lake-dotted countryside. In Toronto and Vancouver, choose from a unique selection of small-group sightseeing tours for a full experience of these cities.
Miles covered on train: 2,762
Days on train: 4
Nights on train: 4
There’s nothing cookie-cutter about our train tours from Vancouver. Combining deep local knowledge and a passion for sharing Canada with the world, our travel experts work directly with travellers to design their perfectly personalized experience of Canada.
From booking hotel transfers and accommodations to arranging tours and activities — and even restaurant reservations — our local experts make your travel arrangements from the time you arrive in Canada to the time you leave. All you have to do is enjoy your train trip from Vancouver.
We're here to make sure you get the inside scoop before you even leave home. And you can relax on your vacation because you know that we're a phone call away if you have any questions while you're in Canada.
#1 Travel tip: Get out on the water
Before or after your train journey, we recommend spending some time exploring Vancouver. This coastal city offers some great boat tours! Get a unique perspective on the skyline or go whale watching on a guided excursion.
Louise WeissDirector of Legendary Hospitality
These are some suggested experiences for your train journey from Vancouver. Your Canadian adventure starts here.
The Rocky Mountaineer operates three daylight train routes through the Canadian Rockies. The train has an outdoor viewing platform, large windows and glass-dome coaches. Passengers enjoy optimal photo opportunities and spectacular views. The train runs from mid-April to mid-October and only during daylight hours. Each evening, passengers step off the train and stay overnight in a hotel. From Vancouver, you can go to Whistler, Quesnel, Kamloops, Jasper, Lake Louise, or Banff. City stops depend on the route you choose.
Explore: Rocky Mountaineer Train Trips
VIA Rail trains operate across Canada, connecting the East Coast and the West Coast. Four main train routes run year-round. From Vancouver, you can embark on a train trip to Prince Rupert, Jasper, Winnipeg or Toronto. You can also go to Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Halifax and more. VIA Rail offers daylight and overnight sleeper train experiences.
Explore: VIA Rail Vacations
There are three train routes in Canada that allow you to sleep on the train. Travel between Vancouver and Toronto on The Canadian and stop in Jasper or Winnipeg on the way. Choose to continue your travels on The Ocean train from Montreal to Halifax. You can also sleep onboard the Winnipeg to Churchill train. These sleeper train routes are available all year long. Some sleeper trains in Canada have panoramic viewing cars, so you have the best views day or night.
#2 Travel tip: Explore Indigenous culture
The Vancouver area is the ancestaral home for many Indigenous cultures. To learn more, I recommend joining a guided tour, such as Talaysay Tours in Stanley Park, or take in the stunning art at a gallery, such as the Bill Reid Gallery.
Athena McKenzieContent Manager
You want to relax and enjoy your trip, not get overwhelmed by the planning. Let us make all of the bookings for you, including rail tickets, hotels, excursions and activities, meals and transfers.
Enjoy local expertise and guidance with a personalized itinerary. Your preferences and needs are our priority. We take care of you from the moment you land until the moment you leave.
You’ll receive the inside scoop before you even leave home. And you can relax during your vacation because we’re only a phone call away if you have any questions while you’re in Canada.
Train journeys from Vancouver can take you to the Canadian Rockies or across Canada. Rocky Mountaineer’s trains go from Vancouver to Lake Louise, Jasper or Banff. VIA Rail’s The Canadian train runs from Vancouver to Toronto, with stops in Jasper and Winnipeg.
The Rocky Mountaineer runs a train from Vancouver to Banff. This Vancouver scenic train ride only operates between mid-April to mid-October. If you’re looking to travel outside of these months, please ask us and we can advise you how to get from Vancouver to Banff.
Train rides from Vancouver to Banff take two full days. On this Rocky Mountaineer route, passengers stop in Kamloops for one night along the way. The train leaves early in the morning and arrives in Banff in the evening.
The driving distance between Vancouver and Toronto is approximately 4,500 kilometres (2796 miles). Canadian train trips Vancouver to Toronto take four days and four nights.
There are several options for a Vancouver to Toronto train trip. One example is below.
Our Vancouver to Toronto train package includes two train rides. A train journey from Vancouver to Banff and then from Jasper to Toronto. Pricing starts from $6,090 USD per person for an 11-day trip, including transfers, hotels, and some meals and activities. Schedule a call with one of our Canadian Train Vacation Advisors to learn about trips to suit your preferences and budget.
There is no train between Vancouver and Calgary. Anyone travelling to Calgary would get the train to Banff, Jasper or Lake Louise, then drive the rest of the way. Approximate driving distances to Calgary: Banff - 1.5 hours, Lake Louise - 2 hours, Jasper - 5 hours.
About the author: Louise Weiss is Director of Legendary Hospitality with Fresh Tracks Canada. Having worked in the Canadian travel industry for more than 25 years, she enjoys sharing her local expertise with visitors. She is based in North Vancouver and has spent time... Read more
Useful Links
Train Trip FinderWhere to go in CanadaJourneys Across CanadaCanadian Rockies and West CoastEastern Canada and The MaritimesCanadian North and ArcticSummer Train TripsWinter Train TripsFall Color Train TripsTours for SeniorsRoad Trips and Self DrivesFamily AdventuresVacations for Active SeniorsHistory and Culture TripsWildlife Viewing TripsExplore Canada
The Canadian TrainTrain Across CanadaCanadian Sleeper TrainLuxury Trains Across CanadaVIA Rail VacationsRocky Mountaineer Train ToursCanadian Rockies Train ToursTrain Tours for SeniorsCanadian Pacific RailwayBest Train Trips in CanadaNational Park Train ToursTrain Tours from VancouverCanadian Snow TrainAlaska Cruise and Train ToursCanadian East Coast Train ToursCanadian West Coast Train ToursPopular Train Trips
Vancouver to Toronto Train JourneyAcross Canada by TrainComplete Canadian Rockies by TrainCanadian Cross-Country JourneyClassic Eastern Canada by TrainTrans Canada Rainforest RouteCanadian Rockies Voyage by TrainCanada Coast to Coast by TrainRockies Winter Wonderland by TrainDiscover Whistler and the Canadian Rockies by TrainMontreal and Quebec City Getaway by TrainCanadian Cross-Country Journey in WinterLords of the Wilderness Bear ViewingTrans Canada by Train in WinterEssential Rockies with Alaska CruiseCanadian Train Vacations
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