The cheapest and fastest trains from Burlington, ON to Ottawa, ON
Cheapest price
$76
Average price
$76
Fastest journey
6 h 11 m
Average duration
6 h 11 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
398 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Burlington, ON to Ottawa, ON is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Burlington, ON to Ottawa, ON will cost around $76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $76.
Of the 1 trains that leave Burlington, ON for Ottawa, ON on Wed, Dec 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Dec 17 the direct trains cover the 398 km distance in an average of 6 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 11 m .
On Wed, Dec 17 the slowest trains will take 6 h 11 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Burlington, ON to Ottawa, ON
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Burlington, ON to Ottawa, ON among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, and a flight costs an average of €94.
Distance: 247 miles (398 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€114 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest | €214 Average price |
5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Burlington, ON to Ottawa, ON train times
The table below shows live departures for Burlington, ON to Ottawa, ON trains for today, Tuesday, December 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:34 PM Burlington, ON | 6h37 | 3:11 AM Ottawa, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:14 PM Burlington, ON | 5h57 | 3:11 AM Ottawa, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Burlington, ON to Ottawa, ON
Trains from Burlington, ON to Ottawa, ON run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $76 (€61) but you can travel from only $35 (€28) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:13, the last at 17:14. The fastest train covers the 247 miles (398 km) distance in 6h 37m.
Distance 247 miles (398 km) |
Average train duration 5h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $76 (€61) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 37m |
First train 04:13 |
Last train 17:14 |
Train companies: VIA Rail from Burlington, ON to Ottawa, ON trainsVIA Rail trains will get you between Burlington, ON and Ottawa, ON from $35 (€28). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Burlington, ON to Ottawa, ON
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Burlington, ON to Ottawa, ON by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ottawa, ON, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Burlington, ON to Ottawa, ON
- Mo-Fr 05:30-20:45,21:45-23:30; Sa 06:30-09:15, 09:45-20:45, 21:15-23:30; Su 08:15-13:00, 13:30-20:45,21:15-23:30; 22:30-23:30 "ticket office closed"
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