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How to get fromMontreal to Halifaxby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Montreal to Halifax by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport

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    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane YUL - YHZ
    4h 8m
    $187–607

  2. Line 428 bus to Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminus Longueuil to Aéroport METbus bus
    2. Fly from Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane YHU - YHZ
    5h
    $181–611

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train VIA Rail
    23h 6m
    $310–700

  4. Drive 1,133.5 km

    1. Drive from Montreal to Halifaxcar car 1,133.5 km
    13h 52m
    $223–322

  5. Train to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain train
    2. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane YOW - YHZ
    6h 29m
    $260–846

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Montréal to Québecbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sainte-Foy to Monctontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Moncton to Halifaxbus bus
    23h 45m
    $355–753

Montreal to Halifax by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration23h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$310Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 853.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and Halifax, NS, Canada?

Porter Airlines and Air Canada fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, VIA Rail operates a train from Montréal to Halifax 3 times a week. Tickets cost $310–700 and the journey takes 23h 6m.

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