How to travel from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, ON

There are 3 options to travel between Kitchener, ON and Ottawa, ON including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, ON is a bus with an average price of $64 (€53).

This is compared to other travel options from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, ON:

A bus is $77 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, ON costing on average $140 (€118).

A bus is $453 (€379) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, ON costing on average $517 (€433).

The fastest way to travel from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, ON is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 37m.

Other travel options to Ottawa, ON take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 22m.

Bus takes on average 8h 21m.

The distance from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, ON is approximately 274 miles (441 km).

The average frequency per day from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, ON is:

• Around 27 flights per day.
• Around 15 buses per day.
• Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kitchener, ON and Ottawa, ON as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, ON:

• {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Toronto and arrive in Ottawa.
• {stationMode_2} mostly depart from {departureStation_2} and arrive in Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON.
• {stationMode_3} mostly depart from Kitchener, Weber St W (Downtown), ON and arrive in Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, ON, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet, Jazz Aviation to go to Ottawa, ON by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Ottawa, ON by bus.
• Travel with Seajets to go to Ottawa, ON by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, ON with the following travel companies:

• 20 direct flights per day with Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet, Jazz Aviation.
• 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, ON often also extend their vacation to go to Toronto, ON, Montreal, QC, Quebec City, QC, Westmount, QC, Mont-Royal, QC. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ottawa, ON and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Ottawa, ON to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Ottawa, ON, you can explore Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum, enjoy outdoor activities in Gatineau Park, take a scenic cruise on the Ottawa River, or visit the Canadian Tulip Festival in spring. Catch a live performance at the Ottawa Little Theatre. Don't miss top sights like Parliament Hill, the National Gallery of Canada, Rideau Canal, Canadian Museum of History, and the vibrant ByWard Market.

To fully experience Ottawa, ON, including its major attractions like Parliament Hill, the National Gallery of Canada, and the Canadian Museum of History, plan for a stay of 2 to 3 days.