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Compare train, bus, 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 an average ticket price of $62 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, while a flight costs an average of $618.
Distance: 274 miles (441 km)
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$62 Average price Cheapest | $148 Average price | $618 Average price | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 16m Average total duration 7h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 44m Average total duration 6h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Ottawa, ON to Kitchener, ON
Compare the available ways to get from Ottawa, ON to Kitchener, ON, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ottawa, ON to Kitchener, ON:
A bus is $86 (€72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ottawa, ON to Kitchener, ON costing on average $148 (€124).
A bus is $556 (€466) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ottawa, ON to Kitchener, ON costing on average $618 (€517).
Other travel options to Kitchener, ON take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 44m.
Bus takes on average 8h 16m.
Tickets start at around $62 (€52) compared to roughly $97 (€81) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $35 (€30). The journey takes 7h 46m versus 5h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Ottawa, ON to Kitchener, ON
How to get from Ottawa, ON to Kitchener, ON by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ottawa, ON to Kitchener, ON is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:25 AM 10h55 Ottawa, ON 10:20 PM Kitchener, ON $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:25 AM 10h55 Ottawa, ON 10:20 PM Kitchener, ON $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1:25 PM 8h15 Ottawa, ON 9:40 PM Kitchener, ON $62 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:59 AM 11h41 Ottawa, ON 4:40 PM Kitchener, ON $45 1 One-way 0 transfers5:25 AM 8h30 Ottawa, ON 1:55 PM Kitchener, ON $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ottawa, ON to Kitchener, ON:
A bus is $86 (€72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ottawa, ON to Kitchener, ON costing on average $148 (€124).
A bus is $556 (€466) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ottawa, ON to Kitchener, ON costing on average $618 (€517).
Other travel options to Kitchener, ON take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 44m.
Bus takes on average 8h 16m.
- Around 26 flights per day.
- Around 16 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 train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Ottawa and arrive in Toronto.
- {stationMode_2} mostly depart from Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON and arrive in {arrivalStation_2}.
- {stationMode_3} mostly depart from Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON and arrive in Kitchener, Weber St W (Downtown), ON.
- Travel with Porter Airlines, Air Canada, WestJet, Jazz Aviation, Air Canada Rouge to go to Kitchener, ON by flight.
- Travel with Seajets to go to Kitchener, ON by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Kitchener, ON by bus.
- 18 direct flights per day with Porter Airlines, Air Canada, WestJet, Jazz Aviation, Air Canada Rouge.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
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