There are 4 ways to get from Montreal to Ottawa (Region) by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain VIA Rail
2h 1m$40–240Drive 192.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Montreal to Ottawa (Region)car 192.2 km
2h 20m$39–57Bus
- Take the bus from Montreal to Ottawabus FlixBus 2730
3h 25m$45–65Fly
- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YUL - YOW
2h 36m$258–958
Montreal to Ottawa (Region) by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Montreal to Ottawa (Region) is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Montreal to Ottawa (Region) is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs $40 - $240.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Montreal and arriving at Ottawa. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.
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 (Region) is 183 km. The road distance is 192.2 km.
The best way to get from Montreal to Ottawa (Region) 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 (Region) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Montreal station.
Montreal to Ottawa (Region) train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Montréal station.
The best way to get from Montreal to Ottawa (Region) is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs $40 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 3h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $250 - $1,000 and takes 2h 36m.
What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and Ottawa (Region), 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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Montreal to Ottawa every 4 hours. Tickets cost $26–40 and the journey takes 3h 25m. 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
- $45–380
- 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Montreal to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Montreal to Ottawa (Region) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Ottawa station.
Montreal to Ottawa (Region) train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Ottawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montreal to Ottawa (Region) is 192 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Montreal to Ottawa (Region).
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