The average train between Ottawa and Rensselaer takes 12h 25m and the fastest train takes 11h 15m. There is at least one train per day from Ottawa to Rensselaer. 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 once daily between Ottawa and Rensselaer. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ottawa is at 7:45 AM which arrives into Rensselaer at 7:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Montréal and take an average of 12h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Rensselaer. However, there are services departing from Ottawa station and arriving at Rensselaer station via Montréal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
Ottawa to Rensselaer train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Rensselaer train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
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The distance between Ottawa and Rensselaer is 345.2 km. The road distance is 569 km.
You can take a train from Ottawa to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Montréal and Montreal Central Station in around 10h 52m.
