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Compare train, bus, and flight for Quebec City, QC to Montreal, QC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Quebec City, QC to Montreal, QC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $61 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, while a flight costs an average of $474.
Distance: 144 miles (233 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$69 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $474 Average price | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration 1h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Quebec City, QC to Montreal, QC:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Quebec City, QC to Montreal, QC costing on average $69 (€58).
A bus is $413 (€346) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Quebec City, QC to Montreal, QC costing on average $474 (€397).
Other travel options to Montreal, QC take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 29m.
Train takes on average 3h 34m.
Tickets start at around $69 (€58) compared to roughly $39 (€33) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-29.66 (€-24.87). The journey takes 3h 4m versus 2h 57m 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.
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How to get from Quebec City, QC to Montreal, QC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Quebec City, QC to Montreal, QC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 02:00 PM2h40Quebec City, QC4:40 PMMontreal, QC$561One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 02:00 PM2h40Quebec City, QC4:40 PMMontreal, QC$561One-way0 transfers
Fastest
DU90011:20 PM0h40Quebec2:00 PMMontréal / Saint-Hubert Airport$3191One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 02:00 PM2h55Quebec City, QC4:55 PMMontreal, QC$561One-way0 transfers
- 06:30 PM2h45Quebec City, QC9:15 PMMontreal, QC$581One-way0 transfers
- 06:30 PM2h55Quebec City, QC9:25 PMMontreal, QC$581One-way0 transfers
- PB83310:45 PM0h50Quebec11:35 PMMontreal$3421One-way0 transfers
- PB8311:25 PM0h50Quebec2:15 PMMontreal$4431One-way0 transfers
AC11476:10 AM1h00Quebec7:10 AMMontreal$5031One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Quebec City, QC to Montreal, QC:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Quebec City, QC to Montreal, QC costing on average $69 (€58).
A bus is $413 (€346) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Quebec City, QC to Montreal, QC costing on average $474 (€397).
Other travel options to Montreal, QC take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 29m.
Train takes on average 3h 34m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Quebec City, QC and Montreal, QC as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Quebec and arrive in Montreal.
- Trains mostly depart from Quebec (Gare du Palais), Quebec City, QC and arrive in Montreal (Central Station), Montreal, QC.
- Buses mostly depart from Québec, Hôtel de ville, QC and arrive in Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal.
- Travel with Jaguaride, Infobus to go to Montreal, QC by bus.
- Travel with Air Transat, pal airlines, Pascan Aviation, Porter Airlines, Air Canada, Jazz Aviation, Air Canada Rouge to go to Montreal, QC by flight.
- Travel with Seajets to go to Montreal, QC by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Jaguaride, Infobus.
- 7 direct flights per day with Air Transat, pal airlines, Pascan Aviation, Air Canada, Jazz Aviation, Air Canada Rouge.
- 10 direct trains per day with Seajets.
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