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Trip Overview

The average train between Ottawa - Via Rail and Montreal takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Ottawa - Via Rail 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.

2h
Duration
178 km
Distance
$65
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Ottawa - Via Rail to Montreal train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Ottawa - Via Rail and Montreal. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ottawa - Via Rail is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Montreal at 9:02 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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    train train 1h 59m • Direct
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    train train 2h 2m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 2h 4m • Direct
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    train train 2h 2m • Direct
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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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    train train 1h 59m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 2h 4m • Direct
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    train train 2h 2m • Direct
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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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    train train 1h 59m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 2h 4m • Direct
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    train train 2h 2m • Direct
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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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    train train 1h 59m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 1h 54m • Direct
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    train train 2h 2m • Direct
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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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    train train 1h 59m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 1h 54m • Direct
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    train train 2h 2m • Direct
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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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    train train 1h 59m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 2h 4m • Direct
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    train train 2h 2m • Direct
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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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    train train 1h 59m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ottawa - Via Rail to Montreal? 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.

Map of how to get from Ottawa - Via Rail to Montreal.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 178 km
  • Duration: 2h

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

VIA Rail operates a train from Ottawa to Montréal 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–240 and the journey takes 1h 58m.

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