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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ottawa, ON to Montreal, QC
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 bus, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, while a flight costs an average of $628.
Distance: 102 miles (165 km)
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$62 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $628 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Ottawa, ON to Montreal, QC
Compare the available ways to get from Ottawa, ON to Montreal, QC, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ottawa, ON to Montreal, QC:
A bus is $39 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ottawa, ON to Montreal, QC costing on average $62 (€52).
A bus is $606 (€507) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ottawa, ON to Montreal, QC costing on average $628 (€526).
Other travel options to Montreal, QC take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 53m.
Bus takes on average 3h 49m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (2h 0m by train vs 2h 13m by car). Tickets start at around $62 (€52) compared to roughly $31 (€26) 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 Montreal, QC
How to get from Ottawa, ON to Montreal, QC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ottawa, ON to Montreal, QC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
1:25 PM 3h25 Ottawa, ON 4:50 PM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
1:25 PM 3h25 Ottawa, ON 4:50 PM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
12:25 PM 3h10 Ottawa, ON 3:35 PM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus
1:15 PM 3h35 Ottawa, St-Laurent station, ON 4:50 PM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal $24 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
12:15 PM 3h20 Ottawa, St-Laurent station, ON 3:35 PM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal $24 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
8:25 AM 3h10 Ottawa, ON 11:35 AM Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ottawa, ON to Montreal, QC:
A bus is $39 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ottawa, ON to Montreal, QC costing on average $62 (€52).
A bus is $606 (€507) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ottawa, ON to Montreal, QC costing on average $628 (€526).
Other travel options to Montreal, QC take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 53m.
Bus takes on average 3h 49m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ottawa, ON and Montreal, QC as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Ottawa, St-Laurent station, ON and arrive in Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Montreal, QC by bus.
- Travel with Seajets to go to Montreal, QC by train.
- Travel with CitizenPlane, Air Canada to go to Montreal, QC by flight.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Seajets.
- 2 direct flights per day with CitizenPlane, Air Canada.
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