There are 5 ways to get from Montréal, QC to Ottawa by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain VIA Rail
2h 1m$40–240Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert to Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland Stbus Montreal
3h 6m$31–44Drive 193.7 km
- Drive from Montréal, QC to Ottawacar 193.7 km
2h 16m$38–55Fly
- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YUL - YOW
2h 49m$283–1,013Bus via Ottawa
- Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus Montréal - Ottawa
3h 51m$49–69
Montréal, QC to Ottawa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montréal, QC to Ottawa is to bus which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Montréal, QC to Ottawa is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs $40 - $240.
No, there is no direct bus from Montréal, QC to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert and arriving at Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Montréal and arriving at Ottawa. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 1m.
The distance between Montréal, QC and Ottawa is 183 km. The road distance is 193.7 km.
The best way to get from Montréal, QC to Ottawa without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs $40 - $240.
The train from Montréal to Ottawa takes 2h 1m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Montréal, QC to Ottawa bus services, operated by Tour Express, depart from Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert station.
Montréal, QC to Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Montréal station.
The best way to get from Montréal, QC to Ottawa is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs $40 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 6m, you could also fly, which costs $280 - $1,100 and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between Montréal, QC, Canada and Ottawa, ON, Canada?
VIA Rail operates a train from Montréal to Ottawa 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–240 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, Tour Express operates a bus from Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert to Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St twice daily. Tickets cost $27–40 and the journey takes 2h.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–350
- Website
- airtransat.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,000
- Website
- jetaviation.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–350
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Montréal to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- 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
- Phone
- 514-228-2303
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tour Express
Bus from Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert to Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Tour Express
- Adult
- $27–40
- Phone
- +1 833 449 6444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Orleans Express
Bus from Montréal to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Orleans Express
- Adult
- $45–65
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More Questions & Answers
Montréal, QC to Ottawa bus services, operated by Tour Express, arrive at Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St station.
Montréal, QC to Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Ottawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montréal, QC to Ottawa is 194 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Montréal, QC to Ottawa.
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