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Ottawa to Waterloo trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ottawa and Waterloo takes 9h 21m and the fastest train takes 6h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Ottawa to Waterloo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 21m
Duration
550 km
Distance
$192
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train VIA Rail
  2. Take the train from Union Station GO to Kitchener GOtrain train Ki
7h 16m
$121–338

Ottawa to Waterloo train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Ottawa and Waterloo. The earliest departure is at 4:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Ottawa is at 6:03 PM which arrives into Waterloo at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    VIA RailGO Transit8h 57m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    VIA RailGO Transit16h 23m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    VIA RailGO Transit9h 5m • 1 change

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    VIA RailGO Transit7h 2m • 1 change

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    VIA RailGO Transit6h 54m • 1 change

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    VIA RailGO Transit7h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    VIA RailGO Transit6h 55m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    VIA RailGO Transit12h 15m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    VIA RailGO Transit16h 22m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    VIA RailGO Transit6h 55m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    VIA RailGO Transit7h 47m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    VIA RailGO Transit16h 22m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    VIA RailGO Transit6h 55m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    VIA RailGO Transit12h 15m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    VIA RailGO Transit16h 23m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    VIA RailGO Transit7h 13m • 1 change

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    VIA RailGO Transit9h 5m • 1 change

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    VIA RailGO Transit7h 2m • 1 change

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    VIA RailGO Transit6h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    VIA RailGO Transit7h 13m • 1 change

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    VIA RailGO Transit9h 5m • 1 change

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    VIA RailGO Transit7h 2m • 1 change

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    VIA RailGO Transit6h 54m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ottawa to Waterloo? 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 to Waterloo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 550.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 21m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Waterloo, ON, Canada?

You can take a train from Ottawa to Kitchener GO via Union Station GO in around 7h 16m.

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