The average train between Ottawa and Laval takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Ottawa to Laval. 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 5 times a day between Ottawa and Laval. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ottawa is at 5:55 PM which arrives into Laval at 8:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Montréal and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Laval. However, there are services departing from Ottawa station and arriving at Laval station via Montréal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Ottawa to Laval train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Laval train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Montréal station.
The distance between Ottawa and Laval is 157.4 km. The road distance is 196 km.
VIA Rail operates a train from Ottawa to Montréal 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–240 and the journey takes 2h 2m.