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Compare train, bus, and flight for Windsor, ON to Ottawa, ON
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Windsor, ON to Ottawa, ON among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 81 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 81, while a flight costs an average of CHF 422.
Distance: 423 miles (681 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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CHF 146 Average price | CHF 81 Average price Cheapest | CHF 422 Average price | CHF 96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 19m Average total duration 8h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 17m Average total duration 11h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Windsor, ON to Ottawa, ON
Compare the available ways to get from Windsor, ON to Ottawa, ON, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Windsor, ON to Ottawa, ON:
A bus is CHF 65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Windsor, ON to Ottawa, ON costing on average CHF 146.
A bus is CHF 341 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Windsor, ON to Ottawa, ON costing on average CHF 422.
Other travel options to Ottawa, ON take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 19m.
Bus takes on average 12h 17m.
Tickets start at around CHF 146 compared to roughly CHF 96 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -CHF 49. The journey takes 8h 49m versus 7h 36m 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 Windsor, ON to Ottawa, ON
How to get from Windsor, ON to Ottawa, ON by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Windsor, ON to Ottawa, ON is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:00 PM 12h20 Windsor, ON 9:20 AM Ottawa, ON CHF 56 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
9:00 PM 12h20 Windsor, ON 9:20 AM Ottawa, ON CHF 56 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
4:30 AM 12h00 Windsor, ON 4:30 PM Ottawa, ON CHF 110 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
5:30 AM 19h50 Windsor, ON 1:20 AM Ottawa, ON CHF 120 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Windsor, ON to Ottawa, ON:
A bus is CHF 65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Windsor, ON to Ottawa, ON costing on average CHF 146.
A bus is CHF 341 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Windsor, ON to Ottawa, ON costing on average CHF 422.
Other travel options to Ottawa, ON take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 19m.
Bus takes on average 12h 17m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Windsor, ON and Ottawa, ON as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Windsor, Chatham St W (Windsor Transit Terminal) and arrive in Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON.
- Trains mostly depart from Windsor station, Windsor, ON and arrive in Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON.
- Flights mostly depart from Windsor and arrive in Ottawa.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Ottawa, ON by bus.
- Travel with Seajets to go to Ottawa, ON by train.
- Travel with Air Canada, Porter Airlines, Jazz Aviation to go to Ottawa, ON by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Porter Airlines.
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