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Compare train, bus, and flight for Montreal, QC to Quebec City, QC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Montreal, QC to Quebec City, QC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $63 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, while a flight costs an average of $474.
Distance: 144 miles (233 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$68 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $474 Average price | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration 1h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Montreal, QC to Quebec City, QC:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montreal, QC to Quebec City, QC costing on average $68 (€56).
A bus is $411 (€343) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montreal, QC to Quebec City, QC costing on average $474 (€395).
Other travel options to Quebec City, QC take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 38m.
Train takes on average 3h 43m.
Tickets start at around $68 (€56) compared to roughly $39 (€33) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-28.26 (€-23.57). The journey takes 3h 13m versus 2h 53m 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 Montreal, QC to Quebec City, QC
How to get from Montreal, QC to Quebec City, QC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Montreal, QC to Quebec City, QC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
010:30 AM2h50Montreal, QC1:20 PMQuebec City, QC$591One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
010:30 AM2h50Montreal, QC1:20 PMQuebec City, QC$591One-way0 transfers
Fastest
DU50018:15 AM0h45Montréal / Saint-Hubert Airport9:00 AMQuebec$3151One-way0 transfers
Other options
03:00 PM2h55Montreal, QC5:55 PMQuebec City, QC$601One-way0 transfers
PB8343:15 PM0h55Montreal4:10 PMQuebec$2971One-way0 transfers
DU9006:30 AM0h45Montréal / Saint-Hubert Airport7:15 AMQuebec$3151One-way0 transfers
PB8327:25 AM0h55Montreal8:20 AMQuebec$3441One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Montreal, QC to Quebec City, QC:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montreal, QC to Quebec City, QC costing on average $68 (€56).
A bus is $411 (€343) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montreal, QC to Quebec City, QC costing on average $474 (€395).
Other travel options to Quebec City, QC take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 38m.
Train takes on average 3h 43m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Montreal, QC and Quebec City, QC as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Montreal and arrive in Quebec.
- Trains mostly depart from Montreal (Central Station), Montreal, QC and arrive in Quebec (Gare du Palais), Quebec City, QC.
- Buses mostly depart from Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal and arrive in Québec, Hôtel de ville, QC.
- Travel with Infobus, Jaguaride to go to Quebec City, QC by bus.
- Travel with Seajets to go to Quebec City, QC by train.
- Travel with Pascan Aviation, pal airlines, Jazz Aviation, Air Canada Rouge, Air Transat, Porter Airlines, WestJet, Air Canada to go to Quebec City, QC by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with Infobus, Jaguaride.
- 10 direct trains per day with Seajets.
- 7 direct flights per day with Pascan Aviation, pal airlines, Air Canada Rouge, Air Transat, Air Canada.
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