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Compare train and flight for Ottawa, ON to Quebec City, QC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ottawa, ON to Quebec City, QC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $102 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $102, while a flight costs an average of $450.
Distance: 235 miles (379 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$102 Average price Cheapest | $450 Average price | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ottawa, ON to Quebec City, QC:
A train is $348 (€292) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ottawa, ON to Quebec City, QC costing on average $450 (€377).
Other travel options to Quebec City, QC take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 9m.
Tickets start at around $102 (€85) compared to roughly $66 (€56) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-35.46 (€-29.72). The journey takes 5h 39m versus 4h 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Ottawa, ON to Quebec City, QC
How to get from Ottawa, ON to Quebec City, QC by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Ottawa, ON to Quebec City, QC is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
PD2248 · PD250910:40 AM3h42Ottawa2:22 PMQuebec$4411One-way1 transfer
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- PD2248 · PD250910:40 AM3h42Ottawa2:22 PMQuebec$4411One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- AC478+
AC19742:50 PM2h36Ottawa5:26 PMQuebec$10401One-way1 transfer
Other options
- PD2210 · PD25098:00 AM6h22Ottawa2:22 PMQuebec$4411One-way1 transfer
- PD158 · PD1914:00 PM6h20Ottawa10:20 PMQuebec$4451One-way1 transfer
- PD154 · PD18910:00 AM6h50Ottawa4:50 PMQuebec$5221One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ottawa, ON to Quebec City, QC:
A train is $348 (€292) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ottawa, ON to Quebec City, QC costing on average $450 (€377).
Other travel options to Quebec City, QC take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 9m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ottawa, ON and Quebec City, QC as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Ottawa and arrive in Quebec.
- Trains mostly depart from Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON and arrive in Quebec (Gare du Palais), Quebec City, QC.
- Travel with pal airlines, Porter Airlines, Air Canada, Jazz Aviation, Air Canada Rouge to go to Quebec City, QC by flight.
- Travel with Seajets to go to Quebec City, QC by train.
- 0 direct flights per day with pal airlines.
- 8 direct trains per day with Seajets.
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