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Compare bus and train for Kitchener, ON to Kingston, ON
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kitchener, ON to Kingston, ON among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, while a train costs an average of $126.
Distance: 208 miles (335 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$43 Average price Cheapest | $126 Average price | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Kitchener, ON to Kingston, ON:
A bus is $83 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kitchener, ON to Kingston, ON costing on average $126 (€105).
Other travel options to Kingston, ON take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 38m.
Tickets start at around $126 (€105) compared to roughly $56 (€47) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-69.78 (€-58.18). The journey takes 3h 58m versus 3h 35m 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 Kitchener, ON to Kingston, ON
How to get from Kitchener, ON to Kingston, ON by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kitchener, ON to Kingston, ON is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
· 7:50 PM6h55Kitchener, ON2:45 AMKingston, ON$261One-way1 transfer
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· 7:50 PM6h55Kitchener, ON2:45 AMKingston, ON$261One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FlixBus · FlixBus6:25 AM5h50Kitchener (Conestoga College), ON12:15 PMKingston, Union St / Alfred St, ON$351One-way1 transfer
Other options
· 12:05 PM7h25Kitchener, ON7:30 PMKingston, ON$261One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:50 AM8h40Kitchener, Weber St W (Downtown), ON7:30 PMKingston, ON$341One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:40 AM6h15Kitchener, Weber St W (Downtown), ON1:55 PMKingston, Wellington St / Place D'Armes, ON$351One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Kitchener, ON to Kingston, ON:
A bus is $83 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kitchener, ON to Kingston, ON costing on average $126 (€105).
Other travel options to Kingston, ON take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 38m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kitchener, ON and Kingston, ON as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Travel with Seajets to go to Kingston, ON by train.
- Travel with Infobus, FlixBus to go to Kingston, ON by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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