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Duration 2h 53m
Distance 196.6 km
Average price $40
Frequency 11/day

Trip overview

The average bus between Montreal and Ottawa takes 2h 53m and the fastest bus takes 2h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Montreal to Ottawa. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

Bus

  1. Montréal
  2. Ottawa
3h
$29 - $70

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Montreal to Ottawa? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport?, What is the quickest option?, How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Montréal and arriving at Gatineau. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.

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The distance between Montreal and Ottawa is 178 km. The road distance is 196.6 km.

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Montreal to Ottawa bus services, operated by Orléans Express, depart from Montréal station.

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Montreal to Ottawa bus services, operated by Orléans Express, arrive at Gatineau station.

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There are 295+ hotels available in Ottawa. Prices start at $79 CAD per night.

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What companies run services between Montreal and Ottawa?

Orléans Express operates a bus from Montréal to Gatineau every 4 hours. Tickets cost $29 - $70 and the journey takes 3h. Two other operators also service this route.
Bus operators
Orléans Express
Ave. Duration
3h
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$29 - $70
Autobus Maheux
Ave. Duration
3h 15m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
$30 - $55
Phone
+1 866-307-0002
Email
info@autobusmaheux.qc.ca
Website
autobusmaheux.com
Bus from Montréal, QC - Gare d'autocars to Gatineau, QC - 34 MAISONNEUVE
Ave. Duration
3h 15m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
$30 - $55
Book at
https://maheux.betterez.com/cart/56532ac09ee1bffd2501c6c8
Website
https://autobusmaheux.qc.ca/?lang=en
Child
$32 - $36
Senior
$39 - $43
Adult
$45 - $51
Tour Express
Ave. Duration
2h 10m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$35 - $40
Phone
514-228-2303
Email
info@tourexpress.ca
Website
tourexpress.ca
Bus from Montreal, QC - Station Berri-UQAM to Gatineau, QC - Maisonneuve/Allumettières
Ave. Duration
2h 10m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$35 - $40
Website
https://tourexpress.ca/
Schedules at
https://tourexpress.ca/bus-schedule
Book at
https://tourexpress.betterez.com/cart/6215c65b8170b20e46af9ff2/reservation/6215c65c8170b20e46af9ff3
Adult
$35 - $40

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