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

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

How many services a day are there between Ottawa, ON and Montreal, QC?

The average frequency per day from Ottawa, ON to Montreal, QC is: Around 20 flights per day. Around 7 buses per day. Around 5 trains per day. However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ottawa, ON and Montreal, QC as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

Where do people depart from and arrive in when traveling from Ottawa, ON to Montreal, QC?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ottawa, ON to Montreal, QC: Flights mostly depart from Ottawa and arrive in Montreal. Trains mostly depart from Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON and arrive in Montreal (Central Station), Montreal, QC.

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

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ottawa, ON to Montreal, QC, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you: Travel with Orléans Express, Tour Express to go to Montreal, QC by bus. Travel with Seajets to go to Montreal, QC by train.

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

Yes, there are direct services available from Ottawa, ON to Montreal, QC with the following travel companies: 7 direct buses per day with Orléans Express, Tour Express. 5 direct trains per day with Seajets.

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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ottawa, ON to Montreal, QC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €31, and a train costs an average of €31.

Distance: 102 miles (165 km)

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€46 Average price Cheapest	€25 Average price (fuel + tolls)
2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door)
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The cheapest way to travel from Ottawa, ON to Montreal, QC is a bus with an average price of €32.

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

A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ottawa, ON to Montreal, QC costing on average €46.

The fastest way to travel from Ottawa, ON to Montreal, QC is by train with an average journey time of 2h 0m.

Other travel options to Montreal, QC take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 43m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Ottawa, ON and Montreal, QC including taking a train and bus.

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How to get from Ottawa, ON to Montreal, QC by train, bus or flight.

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

VIA38 Service from Ottawa to Montreal
5:55 PM2h02
Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON
7:57 PMMontreal (Central Station), Montreal, QC
€491One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

VIA38 Service from Ottawa to Montreal
5:55 PM2h02
Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON
7:57 PMMontreal (Central Station), Montreal, QC
€491One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

VIA26 Service from Ottawa to Montreal
2:17 PM1h58
Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON
4:15 PMMontreal (Central Station), Montreal, QC
€801One-way
0 transfers

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VIA28 Service from Ottawa to Montreal
4:05 PM1h59
Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON
6:04 PMMontreal (Central Station), Montreal, QC
€621One-way
0 transfers
VIA22 Service from Ottawa to Montreal
6:07 AM2h04
Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON
8:11 AMMontreal (Central Station), Montreal, QC
€711One-way
0 transfers
VIA24 Service from Ottawa to Montreal
10:13 AM2h02
Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON
12:15 PMMontreal (Central Station), Montreal, QC
€1621One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Ottawa, ON to Montreal, QC

Travel to Montreal, QC 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 Montreal, QC.

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

The cheapest way to travel from Ottawa, ON to Montreal, QC is a bus with an average price of €32.

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

A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ottawa, ON to Montreal, QC costing on average €46.

The fastest way to travel from Ottawa, ON to Montreal, QC is by train with an average journey time of 2h 0m.

Other travel options to Montreal, QC take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 43m.

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

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

Around 20 flights per day.
Around 7 buses per day.
Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ottawa, ON and Montreal, QC 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 Ottawa, ON to Montreal, QC:

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

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

Travel with Orléans Express, Tour Express to go to Montreal, QC by bus.
Travel with Seajets to go to Montreal, QC by train.

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

7 direct buses per day with Orléans Express, Tour Express.
5 direct trains per day with Seajets.

Omio customers who travel from Ottawa, ON to Montreal, QC often also extend their vacation to go to Toronto, ON, New York, NY, Quebec City, QC, Vancouver, BC, Niagara Falls, ON. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Montreal, QC and these popular destinations at a great price.

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