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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Ottawa, ON to Windsor, ON
Cheapest price
$219
Average price
$235
Fastest journey
10 h 7 m
Average duration
11 h
Trains per day
3
Distance
681 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ottawa, ON to Windsor, ON is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ottawa, ON to Windsor, ON will cost around $235 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $219.
Of the 3 trains that leave Ottawa, ON for Windsor, ON on Tue, Dec 16, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 16 the direct trains cover the 681 km distance in an average of 11 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 7 m .
On Tue, Dec 16 the slowest trains will take 11 h 32 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 train, bus, and flight for Ottawa, ON to Windsor, ON
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ottawa, ON to Windsor, ON among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €47, and a flight costs an average of €148.
Distance: 423 miles (681 km)
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€163 Average price | €68 Average price Cheapest | €232 Average price |
9h 17m Average total duration 8h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 33m Average total duration 12h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Ottawa, ON to Windsor, ON train times
The table below shows live departures for Ottawa, ON to Windsor, ON trains for today, Monday, December 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 8:13 AM Ottawa, ON | 11h32 | 7:45 PM Windsor, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:35 PM Ottawa, ON | 12h15 | 1:50 AM Windsor, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:24 PM Ottawa, ON | 11h26 | 1:50 AM Windsor, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:23 PM Ottawa, ON | 11h21 | 3:44 AM Windsor, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ottawa, ON to Windsor, ON
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Trains from Ottawa, ON to Windsor, ON run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $102 (€82) but you can travel from only $59 (€47) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:13, the last at 14:29. The fastest train covers the 423 miles (681 km) distance in 10h 7m.
Distance 423 miles (681 km) |
Average train duration 8h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $102 (€82) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 10h 7m |
First train 04:13 |
Last train 14:29 |
Train companies: VIA Rail from Ottawa, ON to Windsor, ON trainsVIA Rail trains will get you between Ottawa, ON and Windsor, ON from $59 (€47). 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 Ottawa, ON to Windsor, ON
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ottawa, ON to Windsor, 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 Windsor, ON, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Ottawa, ON to Windsor, ON
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- 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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