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Compare train, bus, and flight for Guelph, ON to Ottawa, ON
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Guelph, ON to Ottawa, ON among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €58 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €58, while a flight costs an average of €521.
Distance: 258 miles (416 km)
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€127 Average price | €58 Average price Cheapest | €521 Average price | €62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 5m Average total duration 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 7m Average total duration 8h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Guelph, ON to Ottawa, ON
Compare the available ways to get from Guelph, ON to Ottawa, ON, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Guelph, ON to Ottawa, ON:
A bus is €70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Guelph, ON to Ottawa, ON costing on average €127.
A bus is €464 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Guelph, ON to Ottawa, ON costing on average €521.
Other travel options to Ottawa, ON take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 5m.
Bus takes on average 9h 7m.
Tickets start at around €127 compared to roughly €62 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€65. The journey takes 5h 35m versus 5h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Guelph, ON to Ottawa, ON
How to get from Guelph, ON to Ottawa, ON by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Guelph, ON to Ottawa, ON is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 AM 8h30 Guelph, ON 6:30 PM Ottawa, ON €50 1 One-way 1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 AM 8h30 Guelph, ON 6:30 PM Ottawa, ON €50 1 One-way 1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 AM 8h30 Guelph, ON 6:30 PM Ottawa, ON €50 1 One-way 1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus9:45 AM 8h45 Guelph, Central Station 6:30 PM Ottawa, ON €50 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 AM 9h05 Guelph, ON 7:05 PM Ottawa, St-Laurent station, ON €50 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:45 AM 9h20 Guelph, Central Station 7:05 PM Ottawa, St-Laurent station, ON €50 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Guelph, ON to Ottawa, ON:
A bus is €70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Guelph, ON to Ottawa, ON costing on average €127.
A bus is €464 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Guelph, ON to Ottawa, ON costing on average €521.
Other travel options to Ottawa, ON take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 5m.
Bus takes on average 9h 7m.
- Around 31 flights per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Guelph, ON and Ottawa, ON as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Toronto and arrive in Ottawa.
- Trains mostly depart from Guelph Central, Guelph, ON and arrive in Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON.
- Buses mostly depart from Guelph, ON and arrive in Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON.
- Travel with Seajets to go to Ottawa, ON by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Ottawa, ON by bus.
- Travel with Air Canada, WestJet, Porter Airlines, Jazz Aviation, Air Canada Rouge to go to Ottawa, ON by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
- 16 direct flights per day with Air Canada, WestJet, Porter Airlines, Jazz Aviation, Air Canada Rouge.
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