Next departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Orléans Express + VIA Rail | Gare du Palais | Halifax, NS | Cheapest | |||||
 | Sainte-Foy - VIA Rail Station | Halifax, NS | Fastest | |||||
Taxi Coop Ste-Foy + VIA Rail | Gare du Palais | Halifax, NS | No tags | |||||
Orléans Express + VIA Rail | Gare du Palais | Halifax, NS | No tags | |||||
| Sainte-Foy - VIA Rail Station | Halifax, NS | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Quebec City to Halifax
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Halifax. The journey takes about 10 hours and with fares starting at just R 1 047, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average price | Average duration | CO₂ emissions | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average priceR 2 220 - R 9 921 | Average duration19h 24m | 59kg CO₂e | ||
Carpool | Average priceR 1 047 - R 2 645 | Average duration10h | 27kg CO₂e |
Train Companies
Based on 4698 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. VIA Rail Canada ticket prices on this trip start at R 2 220
VIA Rail Quebec City Halifax recent customer reviews
A very long, but comfortable journey, more or less on time.
Shirley S.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Quebec City to Halifax, CA 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 Quebec City to Halifax?
The cheapest train tickets from Quebec City to Halifax start from R 2 220. The average price for this train route is around R 3 294. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Quebec City to Halifax?
The average train journey time from Quebec City to Halifax is 19h 24m, covering a distance of 645 km. The quickest train can get you there in 19h 24m and is operated by VIA Rail Canada.
Which train operators serve the Quebec City to Halifax route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Quebec City to Halifax?
The earliest train from Quebec City to Halifax departs at 22:12. And the latest train departs at 22:12.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Quebec City to Halifax, CA was searched and found on 12 Dec 2025 with a price of R 2 648To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Quebec City to Halifax, CA as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 2 648 to R 8 339 for a train ticket from Quebec City to Halifax, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 3 065, which is on 2025-12-17.
