4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Montreal to Toronto
Cheapest price
$102
Average price
$161
Fastest journey
4 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 49 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
504 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Montreal to Toronto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montreal to Toronto will cost around $161 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $102.
Of the 12 trains that leave Montreal for Toronto on Thu, Jun 18, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 18 the direct trains cover the 504 km distance in an average of 4 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 40 m .
On Thu, Jun 18 the slowest trains will take 5 h 1 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.
VIA33 Service from Dorval to Ottawa · VIA47 Service from Ottawa to Toronto9:26 AM8h04Dorval station, Dorval, QC5:30 PMToronto (Union Station), Toronto, ON$1021One-way1 transfer- VIA61 Service from Dorval to Toronto7:13 AM4h50Dorval station, Dorval, QC12:03 PMToronto (Union Station), Toronto, ON$1321One-way0 transfers
- VIA31 Service from Dorval to Ottawa · VIA45 Service from Ottawa to Toronto6:47 AM8h01Dorval station, Dorval, QC2:48 PMToronto (Union Station), Toronto, ON$1321One-way1 transfer
- VIA67 Service from Dorval to Toronto1:51 PM4h54Dorval station, Dorval, QC6:45 PMToronto (Union Station), Toronto, ON$1571One-way0 transfers
- VIA65 Service from Dorval to Toronto11:17 AM5h01Dorval station, Dorval, QC4:18 PMToronto (Union Station), Toronto, ON$1571One-way0 transfers
- VIA669 Service from Dorval to Toronto6:38 PM4h40Dorval station, Dorval, QC11:18 PMToronto (Union Station), Toronto, ON$1711One-way0 transfers
- VIA69 Service from Dorval to Toronto5:08 PM4h40Dorval station, Dorval, QC9:48 PMToronto (Union Station), Toronto, ON$1711One-way0 transfers
- VIA61 Service from Dorval to Toronto7:13 AM4h50Dorval station, Dorval, QC12:03 PMToronto (Union Station), Toronto, ON$1321One-way0 transfers
- VIA67 Service from Dorval to Toronto1:51 PM4h54Dorval station, Dorval, QC6:45 PMToronto (Union Station), Toronto, ON$1571One-way0 transfers
- VIA65 Service from Dorval to Toronto11:17 AM5h01Dorval station, Dorval, QC4:18 PMToronto (Union Station), Toronto, ON$1571One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Montreal to Toronto
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Montreal to Toronto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $74. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $74, and a flight costs an average of $60.
Distance: 313 miles (504 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$100 Average price | $279 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 59m Average total duration 5h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 18m Average total duration 6h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Montreal to Toronto:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montreal to Toronto costing on average $100 (€81).
A bus is $204 (€165) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montreal to Toronto costing on average $279 (€225).
Other travel options to Toronto take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 29m.
Bus takes on average 6h 48m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (5h 29m by train vs 5h 30m by car). Tickets start at around $100 (€81) compared to roughly $86 (€70) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Seajets.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Montreal to Toronto train times
The table below shows live departures for Montreal to Toronto trains for today, Wednesday, June 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIA31 Service from Dorval to Ottawa · VIA45 Service from Ottawa to Toronto | 6:47 AM Dorval station, Dorval, QC | 8h01 | 2:48 PM Toronto (Union Station), Toronto, ON | 1 transfer | |
| VIA61 Service from Dorval to Toronto | 7:13 AM Dorval station, Dorval, QC | 4h50 | 12:03 PM Toronto (Union Station), Toronto, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
| VIA63 Service from Dorval to Toronto | 9:15 AM Dorval station, Dorval, QC | 5h03 | 2:18 PM Toronto (Union Station), Toronto, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
| VIA63 Service from Dorval to Toronto · VIA87 Service from Toronto to Brampton | 9:15 AM Dorval station, Dorval, QC | 8h57 | 6:12 PM Toronto | 1 transfer | |
| VIA63 Service from Dorval to Toronto · VIA87 Service from Toronto to Malton | 9:15 AM Dorval station, Dorval, QC | 8h45 | 6:00 PM Malton, Mississauga, ON | 1 transfer | |
| VIA33 Service from Dorval to Ottawa · VIA47 Service from Ottawa to Toronto | 9:26 AM Dorval station, Dorval, QC | 8h04 | 5:30 PM Toronto (Union Station), Toronto, ON | 1 transfer | |
| VIA65 Service from Dorval to Toronto | 11:17 AM Dorval station, Dorval, QC | 5h01 | 4:18 PM Toronto (Union Station), Toronto, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
| VIA65 Service from Dorval to Toronto · VIA87 Service from Toronto to Malton | 11:17 AM Dorval station, Dorval, QC | 6h43 | 6:00 PM Malton, Mississauga, ON | 1 transfer | |
| VIA65 Service from Dorval to Toronto · VIA87 Service from Toronto to Brampton | 11:17 AM Dorval station, Dorval, QC | 6h55 | 6:12 PM Toronto | 1 transfer | |
| VIA67 Service from Dorval to Toronto | 1:51 PM Dorval station, Dorval, QC | 4h54 | 6:45 PM Toronto (Union Station), Toronto, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
| VIA69 Service from Dorval to Toronto | 5:08 PM Dorval station, Dorval, QC | 4h40 | 9:48 PM Toronto (Union Station), Toronto, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
| VIA669 Service from Dorval to Toronto | 6:38 PM Dorval station, Dorval, QC | 4h40 | 11:18 PM Toronto (Union Station), Toronto, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Montreal to Toronto
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Trains from Montreal to Toronto run on average 11 times per day, taking around 5h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $51 (€41) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 10:47, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 313 miles (504 km) distance in 4h 40m.
Distance 313 miles (504 km) |
Average train duration 5h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€41) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 4h 40m |
First train 10:47 AM |
Last train 11:38 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
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