There are 6 ways to get from Gatineau to Shawinigan by bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or plane
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Bus, train via Montreal
best- Take the bus from Gatineau to Montréalbus FlixBus 2730
- Take the train from Sauvé to Shawinigantrain VIA Rail
5h 23m$60–271Drive 314.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Gatineau to Shawinigancar 314.5 km
4h 4m$57–82Bus
- Take the bus from Gatineau to Montréalbus FlixBus 2730
- Take the bus from Laval to Trois-Rivièresbus Montréal - Québec
6h 49m$131–172Train
- Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Montréal to Shawinigantrain VIA Rail
7h 32m$84–489Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Montréalbus Ottawa - Montréal
- Take the train from Montréal to Shawinigantrain VIA Rail
8h 40m$94–305Fly, train
- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane YOW - YUL
- Take the train from Sauvé to Shawinigantrain
7h 7m$342–1,252
Gatineau to Shawinigan by bus, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gatineau to Shawinigan is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Gatineau to Shawinigan is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Gatineau to Shawinigan. However, there are services departing from Gatineau and arriving at des Légendes/boulevard des Forges via Laval and Terminus Centre-ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Gatineau to Shawinigan. However, there are services departing from Parliament / Parlement O-Train East / Est and arriving at Shawinigan via Ottawa and Montréal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
The distance between Gatineau and Shawinigan is 328 km. The road distance is 314.5 km.
The best way to get from Gatineau to Shawinigan without a car is to bus and train via Montreal which takes 5h 23m and costs $55 - $280.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Gatineau to Shawinigan, including transfers.
Gatineau to Shawinigan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Gatineau station.
Gatineau to Shawinigan train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
The best way to get from Gatineau to Shawinigan is to bus which takes 6h 49m and costs $130 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $490 and takes 7h 32m.
What companies run services between Gatineau, QC, Canada and Shawinigan, QC, Canada?
You can take a bus from Gatineau to Shawinigan via Montréal, Laval, Trois-Rivières, Terminus Centre-ville, and des Légendes/boulevard des Forges in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station PROMENADES #1 to Shawinigan via Slater/O'connor, Parliament / Parlement O-Train East / Est, Tremblay O-Train East / Est, Ottawa, and Montréal in around 7h 32m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Sauvé to Shawinigan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $30–110
- Business
- $75–220
- Business Plus
- $90–230
- Economy
- $35–120
- Economy Plus
- $40–130
Train from Ottawa to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–240
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $40–130
- Business
- $85–230
- Business Plus
- $100–240
- Economy
- $45–140
- Economy Plus
- $50–150
Train from Montréal to Shawinigan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $35–120
- Business
- $85–220
- Business Plus
- $100–240
- Economy
- $40–130
- Economy Plus
- $45–140
Train from Montréal to Shawinigan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $35–120
- Business
- $85–220
- Business Plus
- $100–240
- Economy
- $40–130
- Economy Plus
- $45–140
Train from Sauvé to Shawinigan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $30–110
- Business
- $75–220
- Business Plus
- $90–230
- Economy
- $35–120
- Economy Plus
- $40–130
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gatineau to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gatineau to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 833 449 6444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Orleans Express
Bus from Laval to Trois-Rivières
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Orleans Express
- Phone
- +1 866-307-0002
- [email protected]
- Website
- Autobus Maheux - English
Bus from Ottawa to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $51–57
- Book at
- Autobus Maheux Bookings
- Website
- Autobus Maheux - English
- Adult
- $51–57
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Booking & Getting There
Gatineau to Shawinigan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Montréal station.
Gatineau to Shawinigan train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Montréal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gatineau to Shawinigan is 315 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Gatineau to Shawinigan.
There are 47+ hotels available in Shawinigan.