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Kitchener to Ottawa - Via Rail trains

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The average train between Kitchener and Ottawa - Via Rail takes 8h 19m and the fastest train takes 6h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Kitchener to Ottawa - Via Rail. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 19m
Duration
550 km
Distance
$184
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Kitchener GO to Union Station GOtrain train Ki
  2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain train VIA Rail
7h 28m
$113–335

Kitchener to Ottawa - Via Rail train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Kitchener and Ottawa - Via Rail. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kitchener is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Ottawa - Via Rail at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    GO TransitVIA Rail14h 33m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 54m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 32m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail8h 18m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 54m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 32m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail8h 18m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 54m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 32m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail7h 1m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 54m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 32m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail8h 18m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 36m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 550.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Kitchener, ON, Canada and Ottawa - Via Rail, ON, Canada?

You can take a train from Kitchener GO to Ottawa via Toronto Union Station in around 7h 28m.

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