How to travel from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a flight costs an average of €98.

Distance: 218 miles (351 km)

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€33

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€117

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€326

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5h 44m

Average total duration

5h 14m

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4h 32m

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4h 10m

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1h 10m

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0.3 - 0.9kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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1.1 - 2.1kg

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from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON

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

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus
10:00AM4h45
Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON
02:45PMToronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON
$381One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
02:30PM5h05
Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON
07:35PMToronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON
$311One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Porter AirlinesPD2208
09:15AM1h08
Ottawa
10:23AMToronto Island
$3621One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus
08:00AM5h20
Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON
01:20PMToronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON
$361One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:40AM5h05
Ottawa, Gloucester Centre, ON
02:45PMToronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON
$381One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:25AM4h55
Ottawa, ON
12:20PMToronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON
$361One-way
0 transfers
WestJetWS589
05:40AM1h25
Ottawa
07:05AMToronto
$2511One-way
0 transfers
Porter AirlinesPD2210
01:20PM1h08
Ottawa
02:28PMToronto Island
$3621One-way
0 transfers
Porter AirlinesPD2258
03:05PM1h08
Ottawa
04:13PMToronto Island
$3621One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON

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

You can get between Ottawa, ON and Toronto, ON 3 different ways: bus, train or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Toronto, ON from Ottawa, ON is by taking a bus, which costs on average $22 (€20).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON:

A bus is $117 (€106) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $139 (€126) from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON.

A bus is $26 (€24) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON costing on average $48 (€44).

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:

Bus takes on average 4 h 40 min.

Train takes 3 h 53 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:

  • 24 buses per day.
  • Around 17 flights per day.
  • 17 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Ottawa, ON and Toronto, ON as scheduled services by bus, train 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:

    The following travel companies offer services from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON:

    • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Red Arrow or OC Transpo for buses to Toronto, ON. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON tickets on Omio for $22 (€20).
    • Travel with Air Canada or Porter Airlines for flights to Toronto, ON. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Porter Airlines Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON tickets on Omio for $139 (€126).
    • Travel with VIA Rail to go to Toronto, ON by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find VIA Rail Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON tickets on Omio for $48 (€44).

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

    • Direct bus available with FlixBus or Red Arrow 24 direct buses per day.
    • Direct flight available with Porter Airlines 17 direct flights per day.
    • Direct trains with VIA Rail with 13 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 between Ottawa, ON and 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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