How can I get from Ottawa, ON to Kitchener, ON?

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Ottawa, ON and Kitchener, ON including taking a bus, train, and flight.

What's the best way to get from Ottawa, ON to Kitchener, ON?

We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Ottawa, ON to Kitchener, ON among Omio's users.

Which travel companies can get me from Ottawa, ON to Kitchener, ON?

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ottawa, ON to Kitchener, ON, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you: Travel with Porter Airlines, Air Canada to go to Kitchener, ON by flight. Travel with Seajets to go to Kitchener, ON by train. Travel with FlixBus, Orléans Express to go to Kitchener, ON by bus.

Can I find a direct route between Ottawa, ON and Kitchener, ON?

Yes, there is a direct route available from Ottawa, ON to Kitchener, ON: 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

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

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ottawa, ON to Kitchener, 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 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $55.

Distance: 274 miles (441 km)

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$60 Average price Cheapest	$178 Average price	$206 Average price
8h 7m Average total duration 7h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
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How to get from Ottawa, ON to Kitchener, ON by train, bus or flight.

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

VIA53 Service from Ottawa to Toronto · VIA87 Service from Toronto to Kitchener
11:43 AM7h33
Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON
7:16 PMKitchener, ON
$1981One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

VIA53 Service from Ottawa to Toronto · VIA87 Service from Toronto to Kitchener
11:43 AM7h33
Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON
7:16 PMKitchener, ON
$1981One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

VIA53 Service from Ottawa to Toronto · VIA87 Service from Toronto to Kitchener
11:43 AM7h33
Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON
7:16 PMKitchener, ON
$1981One-way
1 transfer

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VIA643 Service from Ottawa to Toronto · VIA87 Service from Toronto to Kitchener
8:29 AM10h47
Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON
7:16 PMKitchener, ON
$2401One-way
1 transfer
VIA45 Service from Ottawa to Toronto · VIA87 Service from Toronto to Kitchener
10:24 AM8h52
Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON
7:16 PMKitchener, ON
$2561One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Ottawa, ON to Kitchener, ON

Travel to Kitchener, 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 Ottawa, ON to Kitchener, ON.

There are 3 options to travel between Ottawa, ON and Kitchener, ON including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Ottawa, ON to Kitchener, ON is a bus with an average price of $37 (€30).

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

A bus is $17 (€14) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ottawa, ON to Kitchener, ON costing on average $55 (€44).

A bus is $44 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ottawa, ON to Kitchener, ON costing on average $81 (€65).

The fastest way to travel from Ottawa, ON to Kitchener, ON is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 8m.

Other travel options to Kitchener, ON take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 33m.

Bus takes on average 7h 45m.

The distance from Ottawa, ON to Kitchener, ON is approximately 274 miles (441 km).

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

Around 24 flights per day.
Around 8 buses per day.
Around 3 trains per day.

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

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

Travel with Porter Airlines, Air Canada to go to Kitchener, ON by flight.
Travel with Seajets to go to Kitchener, ON by train.
Travel with FlixBus, Orléans Express to go to Kitchener, ON by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Ottawa, ON to Kitchener, ON:

3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Ottawa, ON to Kitchener, ON often also extend their vacation to go to Montreal, QC, Mont-Royal, QC, Westmount, QC, Toronto, ON, London, ON. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kitchener, ON and these popular destinations at a great price.

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