How to travel from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON

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Travel Information between Ottawa, ON and Toronto, ON

distanceDistance217 miles (350 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$19 - $198
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $19 (€17) • 4 h 30 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $198 (€172) • 1 h 4 min
carriersPopular travel companiesInfobus, Air Canada or VIA Rail

Travel 217 miles (350 km) by train, bus or flight from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Infobus, Air Canada or VIA Rail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON.

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from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

FlixBus
08:00AM5h20
Ottawa, ON
01:20PMToronto, ON
$441One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
OurBus
03:10PM5h20
Ottawa, ON
08:30PMToronto, ON
$401One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Porter Airlines
10:45AM1h04
Ottawa, ON (YOW)
11:49AMToronto Island, ON (YTZ)
$4691One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus
07:00AM4h55
Ottawa, ON
11:55AMToronto, ON
$441One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
07:00AM5h30
Ottawa, ON
12:30PMToronto, ON
$441One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
08:00AM6h05
Ottawa, ON
02:05PMToronto, ON
$441One-way
0 transfers
Porter Airlines
11:30AM1h08
Ottawa, ON (YOW)
12:38PMToronto, ON (YYZ)
$4691One-way
0 transfers
Porter Airlines
12:30PM1h04
Ottawa, ON (YOW)
01:34PMToronto Island, ON (YTZ)
$4691One-way
0 transfers
Porter Airlines
08:45AM1h04
Ottawa, ON (YOW)
09:49AMToronto Island, ON (YTZ)
$4691One-way
0 transfers

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Find the best trip between Ottawa and Toronto with Omio's travel partners FlixBus and VIA Rail! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.

VIA Rail Canada is the national passenger rail service of Canada, providing intercity and regional services across the country including trains between Ottawa and Toronto. It operates over 12,500 km of track, connecting over 450 communities in 8 provinces. VIA Rail offers a variety of train types, including the Ocean, the Canadian, the Corridor, and the Regional. The Ocean is a transcontinental train that runs between Montreal and Halifax, while the Canadian runs between Toronto and Vancouver. The Corridor is a regional service that runs between Quebec City and Windsor, and the Regional is a short-distance service that operates in Ontario and Quebec. VIA Rail offers a variety of ticket types, including Economy, Economy Plus, Business, and Sleeper Class. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of dining options. The most popular routes for VIA Rail Canada are the Toronto-Montreal route, the Toronto-Ottawa route, and the Montreal-Quebec City route.

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      FAQs: Travel from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON

      FAQs: Travel to Toronto, 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 Toronto, ON.
      FAQs

      There are 3 options to travel to Toronto, ON from Ottawa, ON including taking a train, bus or flight.

      The cheapest way to get from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $19 (€17) compared to other travel options to Toronto, ON:

      A bus is $178 (€155) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $198 (€172) from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON.

      Taking a bus costs $32 (€28) less than taking a train, which costs on average $52 (€45) for the same trip.

      The fastest way to get to Toronto, ON from Ottawa, ON is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 4 min.

      Other travel options to Toronto, ON take longer:

      Taking a bus requires on average 4 h 30 min of travel time.

      Train takes 3 h 50 min on average.

      The distance from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON is approximately 217 miles (350 km).

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

      • 8 buses per day.
      • 7 trains a day.

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

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON:

        Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON:

        • You can travel by bus to Toronto, ON from Ottawa, ON with Infobus, FlixBus or OurBus, and you can find Infobus Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON tickets for $19 (€17) on Omio.
        • You can go to Toronto, ON from Ottawa, ON by plane with Air Canada, flair airlines, Porter Airlines or Jazz Aviation. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $124 (€108) with Porter Airlines from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON on Omio.
        • You can take a train from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON with VIA Rail. Cheap tickets can be found for $52 (€45) with VIA Rail from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON.

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

        • 8 direct buses per day with Infobus, FlixBus or OurBus.
        • Direct train available with VIA Rail 7 direct trains per day.

        Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Toronto, ON as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON.

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