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Compare train, bus, and flight for Toronto, ON to Montreal, QC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Toronto, ON to Montreal, QC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $114 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $114, while a flight costs an average of $386.
Distance: 312 miles (503 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$114 Average price Cheapest | $386 Average price | $157 Average price | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 20h 8m Average total duration 19h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | 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 Toronto, ON to Montreal, QC:
A train is $44 (€37) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Toronto, ON to Montreal, QC costing on average $157 (€131).
A train is $273 (€229) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Toronto, ON to Montreal, QC costing on average $386 (€323).
Other travel options to Montreal, QC take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 1m.
Bus takes on average 20h 8m.
Tickets start at around $114 (€95) compared to roughly $84 (€71) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$29 (-€24). The journey takes 5h 31m versus 5h 30m 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 Toronto, ON to Montreal, QC
How to get from Toronto, ON to Montreal, QC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Toronto, ON to Montreal, QC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 AM9h15Toronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON4:50 PMMontreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal$881One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 AM9h15Toronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON4:50 PMMontreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal$881One-way1 transfer
Fastest
PD246310:00 AM1h15Toronto Island11:15 AMMontreal$4591One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 AM9h50Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON4:50 PMMontreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal$891One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM11h36Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON11:35 AMMontreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal$911One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 PM12h15Mississauga, Pearson International Airport (Terminal 1 - Ground Level P4), ON11:35 AMMontreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal$911One-way1 transfer
- AC4007:00 AM1h20Toronto8:20 AMMontreal$4581One-way0 transfers
- AC4049:00 AM1h21Toronto10:21 AMMontreal$4581One-way0 transfers
- AC40810:30 AM1h21Toronto11:51 AMMontreal$4581One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Toronto, ON to Montreal, QC:
A train is $44 (€37) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Toronto, ON to Montreal, QC costing on average $157 (€131).
A train is $273 (€229) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Toronto, ON to Montreal, QC costing on average $386 (€323).
Other travel options to Montreal, QC take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 1m.
Bus takes on average 20h 8m.
- Around 41 flights per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Toronto, ON and Montreal, QC as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Toronto and arrive in Montreal.
- Trains mostly depart from Toronto (Union Station), Toronto, ON and arrive in Montreal (Central Station), Montreal, QC.
- Buses mostly depart from Toronto, Front Street West (Union Station), ON and arrive in Montreal, Gare d'Autocars de Montréal.
- Travel with Infobus, Adirondack Trailways, New York Trailways to go to Montreal, QC by bus.
- Travel with Seajets to go to Montreal, QC by train.
- Travel with Porter Airlines, WestJet, Air Canada, Jazz Aviation, Air Transat, Air Canada Rouge to go to Montreal, QC by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with Infobus.
- 10 direct trains per day with Seajets.
- 34 direct flights per day with Porter Airlines, WestJet, Air Canada, Jazz Aviation, Air Transat.
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