2 Days / 1 Night
The two day Rocky Mountaineer train journey between Vancouver and the Canadian Rockies is the shortest Rocky Mountaineer train trip available.
It is perfect for travelers who have limited travel time or for those who want to design their own Canadian Rockies train adventure. This Rocky Mountaineer trip offers maximum flexibility. We can help with hotels, tours and transportation and even suggest DIY itineraries.
These two day / one night trips are available, in both directions, from the middle of April 2025 until the middle of October 2025.
The train departs Vancouver for Banff and Lake Louise each Monday, Tuesday and Friday from May through September 2025. In April and October, it departs on some Mondays and Fridays only. The Rocky Mountaineer departs Banff and Lake Louise each Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from May through September and each Wednesday and Sunday in April and October.
Rocky Mountaineer train service from Vancouver to Jasper departs Vancouver Tuesdays and Fridays from mid April to mid October. It departs Jasper for Vancouver each Thursday and Sunday.
There is NO train service between Vancouver or the Canadian Rockies and Calgary. However, there are several convenient options for getting between Calgary and the Canadian Rockies: Shuttles, tours and rental cars. Let us know if you’d like to include a transfer to/from downtown Calgary or Calgary airport.
Call us at 1-800-913-9207 or 604-990-9299, Email for more information and reservations.
Features
- Two days on the Rocky Mountaineer
- Breakfast and lunch both days on the train
- Overnight accommodation in Kamloops
- Transfers between the train and hotel in Kamloops
Prices
- Prices depend on when you travel, number of travelers, hotel choices, activities included and whether you choose SilverLeaf or Goldleaf on the train.
- Prices also vary based on hotel availability at the time of booking.
- Call 1-800-913-9207 or 604-990-9299 or Email for current prices, additional information and reservations.
Schedule
Train Departures – 2025
2025 Departures: Vancouver to Banff (Eastbound – Departs Monday, Tuesday & Friday)
April 15, 19, 22, 26, 29
May 6, 7, 10, 13, 14, 17, 20, 21, 24, 27, 28, 31
June 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 14, 17, 18, 21, 24, 25, 28
July 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16, 19, 22, 23, 26, 29, 30
August 2, 5, 6, 9, 12, 13, 16, 19, 20, 23, 26, 27, 30
September 2, 3, 6, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 20, 23, 24, 27, 30
October 4, 7, 11
2025 Departures: Banff to Vancouver (Westbound – Departs Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday)
April 17, 21, 24, 28
May 1, 5, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16, 19, 22, 23, 26,29, 30
June 5, 6, 9, 12, 13, 16, 19, 20, 23, 26, 27, 30
July 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 14, 17, 18, 21, 24, 25, 28, 31
August 1, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 18, 21, 22, 25, 28, 29
September 1, 4, 5, 8, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19, 22, 25, 26, 29
October 2, 6, 9, 13
2025 Departures: Vancouver to Lake Louise (Eastbound – Departs Monday, Tuesday & Friday)
April 15, 19, 22, 26, 29
May 6, 7, 10, 13, 14, 17, 20, 21, 24, 27, 28, 31
June 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 14, 17, 18, 21, 24, 25, 28
July 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16, 19, 22, 23, 26, 29, 30
August 2, 5, 6, 9, 12, 13, 16, 19, 20, 23, 26, 27, 30
September 2, 3, 6, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 20, 23, 24, 27, 30
October 4, 7, 11
2025 Departures: Lake Louise to Vancouver (Westbound – Departs Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday)
April 17, 21, 24, 28
May 1, 5, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16, 19, 22, 23, 26,29, 30
June 5, 6, 9, 12, 13, 16, 19, 20, 23, 26, 27, 30
July 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 14, 17, 18, 21, 24, 25, 28, 31
August 1, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 18, 21, 22, 25, 28, 29
September 1, 4, 5, 8, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19, 22, 25, 26, 29
October 2, 6, 9, 13
2025 Departures: Vancouver to Jasper (Eastbound – Departs Tuesday & Friday)
April 16, 19, 23, 26, 30
May 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31
June 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28
July 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30
August 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30
September 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27
October 1, 4, 8, 11
2025 Departures: Jasper to Vancouver (Westbound – departs Thursday & Sunday)
April 18, 21, 25, 28
May 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26
June 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30
July 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28
August 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29
September 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29
October 3, 6, 10, 13
Levels of Service
Rocky Mountaineer: SilverLeaf and GoldLeaf Service
- SilverLeaf Service includes reserved seating in a custom built single level car with expansive windows curving into the ceiling, hot breakfast and lunch served at your seat, and complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during the day.
- GoldLeaf Service – Reserved seating in the GoldLeaf elevated dome car. Breakfast and lunch are served in the GoldLeaf dining car and GoldLeaf passengers have access to the outdoor viewing platform. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages on the train and overnight accommodations are included in Kamloops.
- View the Differences between SilverLeaf and GoldLeaf Service
Route Map
