How to travel from Montreal, QC to Ottawa, ON

There are 2 options to travel between Montreal, QC and Ottawa, ON including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Montreal, QC to Ottawa, ON is a bus with an average price of CHF31.

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

A bus is CHF12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montreal, QC to Ottawa, ON costing on average CHF44.

The fastest way to travel from Montreal, QC to Ottawa, ON is by train with an average journey time of 2h 4m.

Other travel options to Ottawa, ON take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 41m.

The distance from Montreal, QC to Ottawa, ON is approximately 102 miles (165 km).

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

• Around 20 flights per day.
• Around 10 buses per day.
• Around 5 trains per day.

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

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

• Flights mostly depart from Montreal and arrive in Ottawa.
• Trains mostly depart from Montreal (Central Station), Montreal, QC and arrive in Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON.

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

• Travel with Autobus Maheux, Orléans Express, Tour Express to go to Ottawa, ON by bus.
• Travel with Seajets to go to Ottawa, ON by train.

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

• 10 direct buses per day with Autobus Maheux, Orléans Express, Tour Express.
• 5 direct trains per day with Seajets.

Omio customers who travel from Montreal, QC to Ottawa, ON often also extend their vacation to go to Westmount, QC, Mont-Royal, QC, Toronto, ON, Niagara Falls, ON, Vancouver, BC. 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.