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

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There are 5 ways to get from Ottawa to Halifax by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane YOW - YHZ
    4h 1m
    $217–657

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train VIA Rail
    26h 8m
    $353–939

  3. Drive 1,319.9 km

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Halifaxcar car 1,319.9 km
    15h 56m
    $261–377

  4. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane YUL - YHZ
    5h 30m
    $223–1,027

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St to Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubertbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montréal to Québecbus bus
    3. Take the train from Sainte-Foy to Monctontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Moncton to Halifaxbus bus
    26h 27m
    $381–771

Ottawa to Halifax by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration26h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$353Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 996.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Halifax, NS, Canada?

Porter Airlines and Air Canada fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottawa to Halifax via Montréal in around 26h 8m.

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