How to travel from Montreal, QC to Ottawa, ON

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Travel Information from Montreal, QC to Ottawa, ON

distanceDistance102 miles (164 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or flight
priceTicket price range$40 - $285
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $40 (€35) • 2 h
fastestFastest modeFlight • $285 (€248) • 52 min
carriersPopular travel companiesAir Canada or VIA Rail

Travel 102 miles (164 km) by train or flight to Ottawa, ON from Montreal, QC. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Air Canada or VIA Rail among others. Travelers can even take a direct flight or train from Montreal, QC to Ottawa, ON.

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Compare train and bus for Montreal, QC to Ottawa, ON

Train
Bus
Cheapest price 34 27Cheapest
Average price 49 40Cheapest
Average duration2h 0m2h 0m
Direct Options
First departure10:20 AM7:00 AM
Last departure11:50 PM8:00 PM
No. of daily departures58
Companies
  • VIA Rail Canada
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from Montreal, QC to Ottawa, ON

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

Our recommendation
train

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

VIA Rail Canada
06:20AM2h05
Montreal (Central Station), Montreal, QC
08:25AMOttawa station, Ottawa, ON
$461One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
VIA Rail Canada
06:20AM2h05
Montreal (Central Station), Montreal, QC
08:25AMOttawa station, Ottawa, ON
$461One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
VIA Rail Canada
06:50PM2h01
Montreal (Central Station), Montreal, QC
08:51PMOttawa station, Ottawa, ON
$741One-way
0 transfers
Other options
VIA Rail Canada
09:00AM2h04
Montreal (Central Station), Montreal, QC
11:04AMOttawa station, Ottawa, ON
$671One-way
0 transfers
VIA Rail Canada
11:54AM2h04
Montreal (Central Station), Montreal, QC
01:58PMOttawa station, Ottawa, ON
$671One-way
0 transfers
VIA Rail Canada
04:30PM2h06
Montreal (Central Station), Montreal, QC
06:36PMOttawa station, Ottawa, ON
$821One-way
0 transfers

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Find the best trip from Montreal to Ottawa with Omio's travel partners VIA Rail! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient journey for you.

VIA Rail Canada is the national passenger rail service of Canada, providing intercity and regional services across the country including trains from Montreal to Ottawa. It operates over 12,500 km of track, connecting over 450 communities in 8 provinces. VIA Rail offers a variety of train types, including the Ocean, the Canadian, the Corridor, and the Regional. The Ocean is a transcontinental train that runs between Montreal and Halifax, while the Canadian runs between Toronto and Vancouver. The Corridor is a regional service that runs between Quebec City and Windsor, and the Regional is a short-distance service that operates in Ontario and Quebec. VIA Rail offers a variety of ticket types, including Economy, Economy Plus, Business, and Sleeper Class. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of dining options. The most popular routes for VIA Rail Canada are the Toronto-Montreal route, the Toronto-Ottawa route, and the Montreal-Quebec City route.

    FAQs: Travel from Montreal, QC to Ottawa, ON

    FAQs: 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 Montreal, QC to Ottawa, ON.
    FAQs

    There are 2 ways to get from Montreal, QC to Ottawa, ON: train or flight.

    The cheapest way to get from Montreal, QC to Ottawa, ON is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $40 (€35) compared to other travel options to Ottawa, ON:

    Taking a train costs $246 (€213) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $285 (€248) for the same trip.

    The fastest way from Montreal, QC to Ottawa, ON is by flight with an average journey time of 52 min.

    There are alternative travel options to Ottawa, ON that take longer:

    Train takes on average 2 h.

    You should expect to travel around 102 miles (164 km) between Montreal, QC and Ottawa, ON.

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

    • Around 4 trains per day.

    However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Montreal, QC to Ottawa, ON as scheduled services by train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

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

      The following travel companies offer services from Montreal, QC to Ottawa, ON:

      • Air Canada can get you to Ottawa, ON by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Air Canada from Montreal, QC to Ottawa, ON for $285 (€248) on Omio.
      • VIA Rail can get you to Ottawa, ON by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with VIA Rail from Montreal, QC to Ottawa, ON for $40 (€35) on Omio.

      Yes, there are direct routes from Montreal, QC to Ottawa, ON with the following travel companies:

      • You can check for a direct train to Ottawa, ON with VIA Rail with 4 direct trains per day.

      Direct services to Ottawa, ON tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

      Many of our customers traveling from Montreal, QC to Ottawa, ON don't make Ottawa, ON their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Ottawa, ON are Toronto, ON, Westmount, QC, Mont-Royal, QC or Niagara Falls, ON, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Ottawa, ON to any of these top destinations today!

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