There are 4 ways to get from Montreal 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 Montréal, QC - GARE D'AUTOCARS to Gatineau, QC - 34 MAISONNEUVEbus Montreal / ...
3h 15m$27–65Drive 192.6 km
- Drive from Montreal to Ottawacar 192.6 km
2h 20m$38–55Fly
- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YUL - YOW
2h 40m$278–958
Montreal to Ottawa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montreal to Ottawa is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Montreal to Ottawa is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs $40 - $240.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Montréal, QC - GARE D'AUTOCARS and arriving at Gatineau, QC - 34 MAISONNEUVE. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.
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 Montreal and Ottawa is 183 km. The road distance is 192.6 km.
The best way to get from Montreal 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.
Montreal to Ottawa bus services, operated by Autobus Maheux, depart from Montréal, QC - GARE D'AUTOCARS station.
Montreal to Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Montréal station.
The best way to get from Montreal to Ottawa is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs $40 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $65 and takes 3h 15m, you could also fly, which costs $270 - $1,000 and takes 2h 40m.
What companies run services between Montreal, 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, Autobus Maheux operates a bus from Montréal, QC - GARE D'AUTOCARS to Gatineau, QC - 34 MAISONNEUVE every 4 hours. Tickets cost $51–57 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.
- 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
- $45–360
- 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
- $45–360
- 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
- $240–1,100
- 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
- +1 866-307-0002
- [email protected]
- Website
- Autobus Maheux - English
Bus from Montréal, QC - GARE D'AUTOCARS to Gatineau, QC - 34 MAISONNEUVE
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $51–57
- Book at
- Autobus Maheux Bookings
- Website
- Autobus Maheux - English
- Adult
- $51–57
- Phone
- +1 833 449 6444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Orleans Express
Bus from Montréal, QC - GARE D'AUTOCARS to Gatineau, QC - 34 MAISONNEUVE
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Orleans Express
- Adult
- $45–65
- Phone
- 514-228-2303
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tour Express
Bus from Montréal, QC - GARE D'AUTOCARS to Gatineau, QC - 34 MAISONNEUVE
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Tour Express
- Adult
- $27–40
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More Questions & Answers
Montreal to Ottawa bus services, operated by Autobus Maheux, arrive at Gatineau, QC - 34 MAISONNEUVE station.
Montreal to Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Ottawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montreal to Ottawa is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Montreal to Ottawa.
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