There are 4 ways to get from Montreal Airport (YUL) to Shawinigan by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Montréal to Shawinigantrain VIA Rail
4h 10m$43–248Drive 167.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Montreal Airport (YUL) to Shawinigancar 167.5 km
2h 11m$33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Montréal to Trois-Rivièresbus Montréal - Québec
4h 30m$124–169Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Montreal-YUL to Shawinigan167.5 km
2h 11m
Montreal Airport (YUL) to Shawinigan by bus, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montreal Airport (YUL) to Shawinigan is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Montreal Airport (YUL) to Shawinigan is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Montreal Airport (YUL) to Shawinigan. However, there are services departing from YUL Aéroport Montréal-Trudeau and arriving at Trois-Rivières via Montréal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Montreal Airport (YUL) station to Shawinigan. However, there are services departing from Station Lionel-Groulx and arriving at Shawinigan via Montréal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Montreal Airport (YUL) and Shawinigan is 186 km. The road distance is 167.5 km.
The best way to get from Montreal Airport (YUL) to Shawinigan without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $40 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Montreal Airport (YUL) to Shawinigan, including transfers.
Montreal Airport (YUL) to Shawinigan bus services, operated by Orléans Express, depart from Montréal station.
Montreal Airport (YUL) to Shawinigan train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Montréal station.
The best way to get from Montreal Airport (YUL) to Shawinigan is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $40 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $170 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Montreal Airport (YUL), Canada and Shawinigan, QC, Canada?
VIA Rail operates a train from Montréal to Shawinigan 6 times a week. Tickets cost $35–240 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, Orléans Express operates a bus from Montréal to Trois-Rivières 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
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
- Phone
- +1 833 449 6444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Orleans Express
Bus from Montréal to Trois-Rivières
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Orleans Express
- Adult
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Montreal-YUL to Shawinigan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Montreal Airport (YUL) to Shawinigan bus services, operated by Orléans Express, arrive at Trois-Rivières station.
Montreal Airport (YUL) to Shawinigan train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Shawinigan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montreal Airport (YUL) to Shawinigan is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Montreal Airport (YUL) to Shawinigan.
There are 49+ hotels available in Shawinigan.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Montreal Airport (YUL) and Shawinigan. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









