The average train between Detroit and Montreal takes 12h 49m and the fastest train takes 9h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Detroit to Montreal. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Detroit and Montreal. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Detroit is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Montreal at 11:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Montreal. However, there are services departing from Detroit station and arriving at Montreal station via Toronto Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.
Detroit to Montreal train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Windsor station.
Detroit to Montreal train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Montréal station.
Book your Detroit to Montreal train tickets online with VIA Rail.
The distance between Detroit and Montreal is 835.2 km. The road distance is 894 km.
You can take a train from Windsor to Montréal via Toronto Union Station in around 10h 38m.