How much is the train ticket from Ottawa to Montreal?

The cheapest train tickets from Ottawa to Montreal start from R 605. The average price for this train route is around R 893. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Ottawa to Montreal?

The average train journey time from Ottawa to Montreal is 2h 4m, covering a distance of 150 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 31m and is operated by VIA Rail Canada .

Which train operators serve the Ottawa to Montreal route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 19 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Ottawa to Montreal departs at 06:07. And the latest train departs at 17:55.

Train Ottawa to Montreal from R 518 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Ottawa to Montreal on 27 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:07	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	1h 40m	07:47	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	Cheapest
	14:17	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	1h 32m	15:49	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	Fastest
	11:04	Fallowfield, ON	5h 11m	16:15	Gare Centrale	No tags
VIA Rail + Orléans Express	06:07	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	5h 38m	11:45	Terminus Longueuil (Métro Longueuil)	No tags
	11:04	Fallowfield, ON	5h 11m	16:15	Gare Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Ottawa to Montreal on 28 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	16:05	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	1h 33m	17:38	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	Cheapest
	14:17	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	1h 32m	15:49	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	Fastest
	11:04	Fallowfield, ON	5h 11m	16:15	Gare Centrale	No tags
VIA Rail + Megabus Canada	04:13	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	9h 17m	13:30	St-Antoine O. @ Rue Mansfield // St Antoine W. @ Mansfield St.	No tags
	11:04	Fallowfield, ON	5h 11m	16:15	Gare Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Ottawa to Montreal on 29 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:07	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	1h 40m	07:47	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	Cheapest
	14:17	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	1h 32m	15:49	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	Fastest
	11:04	Fallowfield, ON	5h 11m	16:15	Gare Centrale	No tags
VIA Rail + Megabus Canada	04:13	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	9h 17m	13:30	St-Antoine O. @ Rue Mansfield // St Antoine W. @ Mansfield St.	No tags
	11:04	Fallowfield, ON	5h 11m	16:15	Gare Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Ottawa to Montreal on 30 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:07	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	1h 40m	07:47	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	Cheapest
	14:17	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	1h 32m	15:49	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	Fastest
	11:04	Fallowfield, ON	5h 11m	16:15	Gare Centrale	No tags
VIA Rail + Megabus Canada	05:21	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	8h 9m	13:30	St-Antoine O. @ Rue Mansfield // St Antoine W. @ Mansfield St.	No tags
	11:04	Fallowfield, ON	5h 11m	16:15	Gare Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Ottawa to Montreal on 31 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	16:05	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	1h 33m	17:38	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	Cheapest
	07:45	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	1h 31m	09:16	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	Fastest
	11:04	Fallowfield, ON	5h 11m	16:15	Gare Centrale	No tags
VIA Rail + Megabus Canada	05:21	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	8h 9m	13:30	St-Antoine O. @ Rue Mansfield // St Antoine W. @ Mansfield St.	No tags
	11:04	Fallowfield, ON	5h 11m	16:15	Gare Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Ottawa to Montreal on 1 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:45	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	1h 31m	09:16	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	Cheapest
	07:45	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	1h 31m	09:16	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	Fastest
	11:04	Fallowfield, ON	5h 11m	16:15	Gare Centrale	No tags
Megabus Canada + VIA Rail	09:00	St-Laurent station, Platform E	7h 37m	16:37	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	No tags
	11:04	Fallowfield, ON	5h 11m	16:15	Gare Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Ottawa to Montreal on 2 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:07	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	1h 40m	07:47	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	Cheapest
	14:17	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	1h 32m	15:49	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	Fastest
	11:04	Fallowfield, ON	5h 11m	16:15	Gare Centrale	No tags
VIA Rail + Megabus Canada	04:13	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	9h 17m	13:30	St-Antoine O. @ Rue Mansfield // St Antoine W. @ Mansfield St.	No tags
	11:04	Fallowfield, ON	5h 11m	16:15	Gare Centrale	No tags

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Compare 4 ways to travel from Ottawa to Montreal

We recommend taking the shuttle

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Shuttle stands out as a good way to reach Montreal. The journey takes about 1 hour 45 minutes and with fares starting at just R 480, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6shuttle per day

1h 45mAverage duration

152 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 317 - R 1 847	Average duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 605 - R 1 871	Average duration2h 4m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average priceR 480 - R 726	Average duration1h 45m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 185 - R 569	Average duration2h 15m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Ottawa, CA and Montreal?

Ottawa, CA

A
Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)
VIA Rail – Pick-up, main entrance, 200 Chemin Tremblay Rd, K1G 3H5, Canada
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Montreal

A
Gare Centrale
895 Rue de la Gauchetière O, Montréal, QC H3B 4G1, Canada
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B
Montréal-Trudeau International Airport
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C
Gare d'autocars de Montréal
1717 Rue Berri, Montréal, QC H2L 4E9, Canada
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Train Companies

VIA Rail Canada

4/54 784 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.6

Many users have praised the service for its comfort, cleanliness, and efficient staff. The train journeys are often described as pleasant with friendly personnel ensuring a smooth experience. Additionally, travelers appreciate the well-organized boarding process and punctuality of trains. However, some concerns were noted about additional charges for luggage size discrepancies and expectations not being met in business class services regarding amenities like wine offerings.

VIA Rail Ottawa Montreal recent customer reviews

The trip was good. There was nothing special . We left on time, and we reached our destination on time .

Pierre Michel L.

9 December 2025

Loved the efficiency and comfort. Didn't like having to pay extra for one of our bags which was within weight but slightly over dimension in length.

Michael D.

5 October 2025

it was fantastic experience. The train was on time, clean and the staff was nice and professional

Ismail E.

25 September 2025

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Ottawa, CA to Montreal by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Ottawa to Montreal?
The cheapest train tickets from Ottawa to Montreal start from R 605. The average price for this train route is around R 893. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Ottawa to Montreal?
The average train journey time from Ottawa to Montreal is 2h 4m, covering a distance of 150 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 31m and is operated by VIA Rail Canada.
Which train operators serve the Ottawa to Montreal route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 19 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Ottawa to Montreal?
The earliest train from Ottawa to Montreal departs at 06:07. And the latest train departs at 17:55.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

23/01

R 1 175

24/01

R 666

Today

R 1 175

26/01

R 667

27/01

R 626

28/01

R 667

29/01

R 626

30/01

R 626

The cheapest trip from Ottawa, CA to Montreal was searched and found on 27 Jan 2026 with a price of R 626

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

You can expect to pay from R 626 to R 2 876 for a train ticket from Ottawa, CA to Montreal based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 626, which is on 2026-01-27.