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Compare train, bus, and flight for Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, ON

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, ON among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $72.

Distance: 274 miles (441 km)

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$57

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$151

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$305

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$78

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8h 4m

Average total duration

7h 34m

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30m

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6h 28m

Average total duration

5h 58m

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4h 6m

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1h 6m

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5h 12m

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The cheapest way to travel from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, ON is a bus with an average price of $57 (€46).

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

A bus is $93 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, ON costing on average $151 (€122).

A bus is $248 (€201) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, ON costing on average $305 (€247).

The fastest way to travel from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, ON is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 6m.

Other travel options to Ottawa, ON take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 58m.

Bus takes on average 7h 34m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Kitchener, ON and Ottawa, ON including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, ON among Omio's users.

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from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, ON

How to get from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, ON by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, ON is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 AM8h35
    Kitchener, Weber St W (Downtown), ON
    6:35 PMOttawa, Hudson's Bay (Bayshore Shopping Centre), ON
    $531One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 AM8h35
    Kitchener, Weber St W (Downtown), ON
    6:35 PMOttawa, Hudson's Bay (Bayshore Shopping Centre), ON
    $531One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Porter AirlinesPD2267
    8:45 PM0h59
    Toronto Island
    9:44 PMOttawa
    $1601One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SeajetsVIA84 Service from Kitchener to Toronto · VIA646 Service from Toronto to Ottawa
    12:04 PM8h42
    Kitchener, ON
    8:46 PMOttawa station, Ottawa, ON
    $1931One-way
    1 transfer
  • SeajetsVIA84 Service from Kitchener to Toronto · VIA46 Service from Toronto to Ottawa
    12:04 PM7h56
    Kitchener, ON
    8:00 PMOttawa station, Ottawa, ON
    $2391One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 AM8h55
    Kitchener, Weber St W (Downtown), ON
    6:55 PMOttawa, VIA Rail, ON
    $531One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:50 PM8h00
    Kitchener, ON
    12:50 AMOttawa, VIA Rail, ON
    $601One-way
    0 transfers
  • Infobus ·
    7:50 PM8h40
    Kitchener, Hoffman Street / Kehl Street, ON
    4:30 AMOttawa, ON
    $621One-way
    1 transfer
  • WestJetWS892
    11:15 PM1h05
    Toronto
    12:20 AMOttawa
    $1111One-way
    0 transfers
  • WestJetWS588
    5:35 PM1h05
    Toronto
    6:40 PMOttawa
    $1191One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air CanadaAC452
    12:00 PM1h05
    Toronto
    1:05 PMOttawa
    $1631One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, ON

Travel to Ottawa, ON easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, ON.

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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 $57 (€46).

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

A bus is $93 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, ON costing on average $151 (€122).

A bus is $248 (€201) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, ON costing on average $305 (€247).

The fastest way to travel from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, ON is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 6m.

Other travel options to Ottawa, ON take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 58m.

Bus takes on average 7h 34m.

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 25 flights per day.
  • Around 11 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 Kitchener, Weber St W (Downtown), ON and arrive in Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON.
  • {stationMode_3} mostly depart from {departureStation_3} and arrive in Ottawa station, Ottawa, 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 Seajets to go to Ottawa, ON by train.
  • Travel with Air Canada, Porter Airlines to go to Ottawa, ON by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, GO Transit to go to Ottawa, ON by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, ON with the following travel companies:
  • 24 direct flights per day with Air Canada, Porter Airlines.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, ON often also extend their vacation to go to Montreal, QC, Westmount, QC, Mont-Royal, QC, Toronto, ON, Niagara Falls, ON. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ottawa, ON and these popular destinations at a great price.

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