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Compare train and bus for Ottawa, ON to Dorval, QC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ottawa, ON to Dorval, QC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 6m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a train costs an average of $75.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$75 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Ottawa, ON to Dorval, QC
Compare the available ways to get from Ottawa, ON to Dorval, QC, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ottawa, ON to Dorval, QC:
A bus is $54 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ottawa, ON to Dorval, QC costing on average $75 (€63).
Other travel options to Dorval, QC take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (1h 36m by train vs 1h 51m by car). Tickets start at around $75 (€63) compared to roughly $28 (€23) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Ottawa, ON to Dorval, QC
How to get from Ottawa, ON to Dorval, QC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ottawa, ON to Dorval, QC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:55 PM 3h10 Ottawa, ON 9:05 PM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FlixBus5:55 PM 3h10 Ottawa, ON 9:05 PM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus5:55 PM 3h10 Ottawa, ON 9:05 PM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus12:25 PM 3h10 Ottawa, ON 3:35 PM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus12:15 PM 3h20 Ottawa, St-Laurent station, ON 3:35 PM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus5:45 PM 3h20 Ottawa, St-Laurent station, ON 9:05 PM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Ottawa, ON to Dorval, QC
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This is compared to other travel options from Ottawa, ON to Dorval, QC:
A bus is $54 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ottawa, ON to Dorval, QC costing on average $75 (€63).
Other travel options to Dorval, QC take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ottawa, ON and Dorval, QC as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Ottawa and arrive in Montreal.
- Buses mostly depart from Ottawa, St-Laurent station, ON and arrive in Laval, Station de métro Cartier.
- Trains mostly depart from Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON and arrive in Dorval station, Dorval, QC.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dorval, QC by bus.
- Travel with Seajets to go to Dorval, QC by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Seajets.
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