How much does a train ticket cost from Quebec City to Montreal?

The cheapest train tickets from Quebec City to Montreal start from €34. The average price for this train route is around €41. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Quebec City to Montreal?

The average train journey time from Quebec City to Montreal is 3h 22m, covering a distance of 238 km. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 40m and is operated by VIA Rail Canada .

Which train operators serve the Quebec City to Montreal route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 18 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Quebec City to Montreal?

The earliest train from Quebec City to Montreal departs at 05:29. And the latest train departs at 18:08.

Train Quebec City to Montreal from €28 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Quebec City to Montreal on 31 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
17:41	Gare du Palais	3h 19m	21:00	Gare Centrale	Cheapest
15:24	Sainte-Foy - VIA Rail Station	2h 47m	18:11	Gare Centrale	Fastest
15:24	Sainte-Foy - VIA Rail Station	3h 50m	19:14	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	No tags
15:24	Sainte-Foy - VIA Rail Station	3h 50m	19:14	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	No tags
15:24	Sainte-Foy - VIA Rail Station	3h 50m	19:14	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	No tags

Next departures from Quebec City to Montreal on 1 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:06	Gare du Palais	4h 12m	12:18	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	Cheapest
15:24	Sainte-Foy - VIA Rail Station	2h 47m	18:11	Gare Centrale	Fastest
08:34	Sainte-Foy - VIA Rail Station	3h 44m	12:18	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	No tags
08:34	Sainte-Foy - VIA Rail Station	3h 44m	12:18	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	No tags
08:34	Sainte-Foy - VIA Rail Station	3h 44m	12:18	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	No tags

Next departures from Quebec City to Montreal on 2 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	14:57	Gare du Palais	4h 17m	19:14	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	Cheapest
	05:57	Sainte-Foy - VIA Rail Station	2h 40m	08:37	Gare Centrale	Fastest
	05:57	Sainte-Foy - VIA Rail Station	3h 27m	09:24	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	No tags
VIA Rail + Orléans Express	05:29	Gare du Palais	6h 16m	11:45	Terminus Longueuil (Métro Longueuil)	No tags
	05:57	Sainte-Foy - VIA Rail Station	3h 27m	09:24	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	No tags

Next departures from Quebec City to Montreal on 3 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
17:41	Gare du Palais	3h 19m	21:00	Gare Centrale	Cheapest
05:57	Sainte-Foy - VIA Rail Station	2h 40m	08:37	Gare Centrale	Fastest
05:57	Sainte-Foy - VIA Rail Station	3h 27m	09:24	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	No tags
05:57	Sainte-Foy - VIA Rail Station	3h 27m	09:24	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	No tags
05:57	Sainte-Foy - VIA Rail Station	3h 27m	09:24	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	No tags

Next departures from Quebec City to Montreal on 4 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:24	Sainte-Foy - VIA Rail Station	3h 50m	19:14	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	Cheapest
05:57	Sainte-Foy - VIA Rail Station	2h 40m	08:37	Gare Centrale	Fastest
05:57	Sainte-Foy - VIA Rail Station	3h 27m	09:24	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	No tags
05:57	Sainte-Foy - VIA Rail Station	3h 27m	09:24	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	No tags
05:57	Sainte-Foy - VIA Rail Station	3h 27m	09:24	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	No tags

Next departures from Quebec City to Montreal on 5 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
05:57	Sainte-Foy - VIA Rail Station	3h 27m	09:24	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	Cheapest
05:57	Sainte-Foy - VIA Rail Station	2h 40m	08:37	Gare Centrale	Fastest
05:57	Sainte-Foy - VIA Rail Station	3h 27m	09:24	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	No tags
05:57	Sainte-Foy - VIA Rail Station	3h 27m	09:24	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	No tags
05:57	Sainte-Foy - VIA Rail Station	3h 27m	09:24	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	No tags

Next departures from Quebec City to Montreal on 6 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
05:29	Gare du Palais	3h 55m	09:24	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	Cheapest
05:57	Sainte-Foy - VIA Rail Station	2h 40m	08:37	Gare Centrale	Fastest
05:57	Sainte-Foy - VIA Rail Station	3h 27m	09:24	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	No tags
05:57	Sainte-Foy - VIA Rail Station	3h 27m	09:24	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	No tags
05:57	Sainte-Foy - VIA Rail Station	3h 27m	09:24	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	No tags

Next departures from Quebec City to Montreal on 7 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:28	Sainte-Foy - VIA Rail Station	3h 52m	14:20	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	Cheapest
15:24	Sainte-Foy - VIA Rail Station	2h 47m	18:11	Gare Centrale	Fastest
08:34	Sainte-Foy - VIA Rail Station	3h 44m	12:18	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	No tags
08:34	Sainte-Foy - VIA Rail Station	3h 44m	12:18	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	No tags
08:34	Sainte-Foy - VIA Rail Station	3h 44m	12:18	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	No tags

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Compare 4 ways to travel from Quebec City to Montreal

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Montreal. The journey takes about 2 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just €5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

66carpool per day

2h 45mAverage duration

234 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price€49 - €82	Average duration3h 15m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average price€34 - €230	Average duration3h 22m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average price€27 - €61	Average duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price€5 - €36	Average duration2h 45m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Train Companies

VIA Rail Canada

4/54,787 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.8

Wi‑Fi3.6

The reviews highlight a consistently positive experience with the service, emphasizing cleanliness, comfort, and punctuality. Customers appreciated the friendly and helpful staff both at stations and on board. The ease of booking and boarding was also noted as a strong point. While there were occasional delays mentioned in some instances due to external factors like rail traffic or last-minute changes upon arrival in Montreal, these did not overshadow the overall satisfaction with services such as business class amenities including private waiting areas and complimentary beverages that enhanced their travel experience significantly.

VIA Rail Quebec City Montreal recent customer reviews

It was so relaxing to ride by train. The attendant was very kind and gave excellent service above and beyond. We enjoyed it very much.

Bunny P.

15 December 2025

The trip was very enjoyable. The train departed on time and arrived on time. The employees from greeting and serving us were very cordial and pleasant. I would definitely recommend travelling Via rail!

Amelia M.

16 August 2025

2 vegan meals were pre order when we made reservations 4 months ago but servers on train said they had no knowledge of it...so we paid for 2 meals in advance but got none..

Tanisha K.

16 August 2025

CA train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Union Pearson Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Quebec City to Montreal by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Quebec City to Montreal?
The cheapest train tickets from Quebec City to Montreal start from €34. The average price for this train route is around €41. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Quebec City to Montreal?
The average train journey time from Quebec City to Montreal is 3h 22m, covering a distance of 238 km. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 40m and is operated by VIA Rail Canada.
Which train operators serve the Quebec City to Montreal route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 18 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Quebec City to Montreal?
The earliest train from Quebec City to Montreal departs at 05:29. And the latest train departs at 18:08.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

29/01

€47

30/01

€51

Today

€33

01/02

€33

02/02

€31

03/02

€31

04/02

€33

05/02

€31

The cheapest trip from Quebec City to Montreal was searched and found on 2 Feb 2026 with a price of €31

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Quebec City to Montreal as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from €31 to €155 for a train ticket from Quebec City to Montreal based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €31, which is on 2026-02-02.