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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ottawa, ON to Windsor, ON
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ottawa, ON to Windsor, ON among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Kč 2,004 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč 2,004, while a flight costs an average of Kč 7,718.
Distance: 423 miles (681 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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Kč 3,791 Average price | Kč 7,718 Average price | Kč 2,004 Average price Cheapest | Kč 2,976 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 30m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 36m Average total duration 12h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Ottawa, ON to Windsor, ON
Compare the available ways to get from Ottawa, ON to Windsor, ON, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ottawa, ON to Windsor, ON:
A bus is Kč 1,788 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ottawa, ON to Windsor, ON costing on average Kč 3,791.
A bus is Kč 5,715 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ottawa, ON to Windsor, ON costing on average Kč 7,718.
Other travel options to Windsor, ON take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 30m.
Bus takes on average 12h 36m.
Tickets start at around Kč 3,791 compared to roughly Kč 2,976 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -Kč 815. The journey takes 9h 0m versus 8h 5m 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 Windsor, ON
How to get from Ottawa, ON to Windsor, ON by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ottawa, ON to Windsor, ON is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:40 PM 17h20 Ottawa, ON 2:00 PM Windsor, Chatham St W (Windsor Transit Terminal) Kč 1,638 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus8:40 PM 17h20 Ottawa, ON 2:00 PM Windsor, Chatham St W (Windsor Transit Terminal) Kč 1,638 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
PD25715:00 PM 1h51 Ottawa 6:51 PM Windsor Kč 6,894 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 PM 17h35 Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON 2:00 PM Windsor, Chatham St W (Windsor Transit Terminal) Kč 1,638 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:25 AM 19h00 Ottawa, Hudson's Bay (Bayshore Shopping Centre), ON 8:25 PM Windsor, Chatham St W (Windsor Transit Terminal) Kč 1,650 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:40 PM 14h20 Ottawa, Hudson's Bay (Bayshore Shopping Centre), ON 2:00 PM Windsor, Chatham St W (Windsor Transit Terminal) Kč 1,724 1 One-way 1 transfer
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AC83516:00 AM 3h55 Ottawa 9:55 AM Windsor Kč 7,323 1 One-way 1 transfer
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AC83515:10 AM 4h45 Ottawa 9:55 AM Windsor Kč 7,323 1 One-way 1 transfer
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AC836112:10 PM 6h35 Ottawa 6:45 PM Windsor Kč 7,884 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ottawa, ON to Windsor, ON:
A bus is Kč 1,788 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ottawa, ON to Windsor, ON costing on average Kč 3,791.
A bus is Kč 5,715 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ottawa, ON to Windsor, ON costing on average Kč 7,718.
Other travel options to Windsor, ON take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 30m.
Bus takes on average 12h 36m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ottawa, ON and Windsor, ON 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 Windsor.
- Trains mostly depart from Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON and arrive in Windsor station, Windsor, ON.
- Buses mostly depart from Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON and arrive in Windsor, Chatham St W (Windsor Transit Terminal).
- Travel with Air Canada, Porter Airlines, Jazz Aviation to go to Windsor, ON by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Windsor, ON by bus.
- Travel with Seajets to go to Windsor, ON by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Porter Airlines.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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