There are 6 ways to get from Ottawa to Cacouna by train, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or taxi
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 Ottawa to Sainte-Foytrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Sainte-Foy to Rivière-du-Louptrain VIA Rail
8h 49m$173–596Drive 630.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Ottawa to Cacounacar 630.8 km
7h 11m$127–183Bus
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Montrealbus
- Take the bus from Montréal to Québecbus
- Take the bus from Québec to Rivière-du-Loupbus
10h 24m$171–242Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, train
- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)plane YOW - YQB
- Take the train from Sainte-Foy to Rivière-du-Louptrain
7h 6m$390–891Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Montrealbus
- Take the taxi from Montréal Bus Central Station to Quebec Gare du Palaistaxi
- Take the bus from Québec to Rivière-du-Loupbus
12h 49m$839–887Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain
- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)plane YUL - YQB
- Take the train from Sainte-Foy to Rivière-du-Louptrain
8h 5m$386–1,161
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Cacouna is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 7h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Cacouna is to fly and train which takes 7h 6m and costs $390 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Cacouna. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Rivière-du-Loup via Montréal and Québec. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Cacouna. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Rivière-du-Loup via Sainte-Foy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
The distance between Ottawa and Cacouna is 639 km. The road distance is 630.8 km.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Cacouna without a car is to train which takes 8h 49m and costs $170 - $600.
It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from Ottawa to Cacouna, including transfers.
Ottawa to Cacouna bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Cacouna train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Cacouna is to train which takes 8h 49m and costs $170 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $250 and takes 10h 24m.
What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Cacouna, QC, Canada?
You can take a train from Ottawa to Cacouna via Sainte-Foy and Rivière-du-Loup in around 8h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottawa to Cacouna via Montreal, Montréal, Québec, and Rivière-du-Loup in around 10h 24m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
- Website
- palaerospace.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–450
- Website
- airtransat.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Friday, Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $250–700
- Website
- airinuit.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $420–440
- Website
- jetaviation.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Monday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $50–390
- Website
- flycma.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $390–410
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Ottawa to Sainte-Foy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–320
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $100–240
- Business
- $150–300
- Business Plus
- $160–320
- Economy
- $110–250
- Economy Plus
- $120–260
Train from Sainte-Foy to Rivière-du-Loup
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–250
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $45–130
- Business
- $90–230
- Business Plus
- $100–250
- Economy
- $50–140
- Economy Plus
- $55–150
Train from Sainte-Foy to Rivière-du-Loup
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–250
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $45–130
- Business
- $90–230
- Business Plus
- $100–250
- Economy
- $50–140
- Economy Plus
- $55–150
Train from Ottawa to Dorval
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $35–120
- Business
- $85–220
- Business Plus
- $100–240
- Economy
- $40–130
- Economy Plus
- $45–140
Train from Sainte-Foy to Rivière-du-Loup
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–250
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $45–130
- Business
- $90–230
- Business Plus
- $100–250
- Economy
- $50–140
- Economy Plus
- $55–150
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ottawa to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ottawa to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 833 449 6444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Orleans Express
Bus from Ottawa to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Orleans Express
- Adult
- $45–65
Bus from Montréal to Québec
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- Orleans Express
- Adult
- $50–70
Bus from Québec to Rivière-du-Loup
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Orleans Express
- Adult
- $45–65
Bus from Québec to Rivière-du-Loup
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Orleans Express
- Adult
- $45–65
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Booking & Getting There
Ottawa to Cacouna bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Montreal station.
Ottawa to Cacouna train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Sainte-Foy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Cacouna is 631 km. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from Ottawa to Cacouna.
There are 24+ hotels available in Cacouna.






