There are 6 ways to get from Ottawa to Montreal Airport (YUL) by train, bus, rideshare, 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 Ottawa to Dorvaltrain VIA Rail
1h 47m$40–424Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ottawa to Montréalbus Montréal - Ottawa
2h 10m$27–60Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ottawa to Montreal-YUL178.5 km
2h 7mDrive 178.5 km
- Drive from Ottawa to Montreal Airport (YUL)car 178.5 km
2h 7m$36–51Fly
- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane YOW - YUL
1h 49m$274–1,004Bus via René-Lévesque / Berri
- Take the bus from Ottawa, ON - CENTRE-VILLE/DOWNTOWN to Montréal, QC - GARE D'AUTOCARSbus Ottawa
4h 13m$55–60
Ottawa to Montreal Airport (YUL) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Montreal Airport (YUL) is to bus which costs $27 - $60 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Montreal Airport (YUL) is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs $40 - $430.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ottawa and arriving at Montréal. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Montreal Airport (YUL). However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Dorval via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
The distance between Ottawa and Montreal Airport (YUL) is 170 km. The road distance is 178.5 km.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Montreal Airport (YUL) without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs $40 - $430.
It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Ottawa to Montreal Airport (YUL), including transfers.
Ottawa to Montreal Airport (YUL) bus services, operated by Orléans Express, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Montreal Airport (YUL) train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Montreal Airport (YUL) is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs $40 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $60 and takes 2h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $270 - $1,000 and takes 1h 49m.
What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Montreal Airport (YUL), Canada?
VIA Rail operates a train from Ottawa to Dorval 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–240 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Alternatively, Orléans Express operates a bus from Ottawa to Montréal 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Tour Express also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–350
- Website
- airtransat.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,000
- Website
- jetaviation.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–350
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Ottawa to Dorval
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 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
- Phone
- +1 833 449 6444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Orleans Express
Bus from Ottawa to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Orleans Express
- Adult
- $40–60
- Phone
- 514-228-2303
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tour Express
Bus from Ottawa to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Tour Express
- Adult
- $27–40
- Phone
- +1 866-307-0002
- [email protected]
- Website
- Autobus Maheux - English
Bus from Ottawa, ON - CENTRE-VILLE/DOWNTOWN to Montréal, QC - GARE D'AUTOCARS
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $51–57
- Book at
- Autobus Maheux Bookings
- Website
- Autobus Maheux - English
- Adult
- $51–57
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ottawa to Montreal-YUL
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Ottawa to Montreal Airport (YUL) bus services, operated by Orléans Express, arrive at Montréal station.
Ottawa to Montreal Airport (YUL) train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Dorval station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Montreal Airport (YUL) is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Ottawa to Montreal Airport (YUL).
There are 1255+ hotels available in Montreal Airport (YUL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ottawa and Montreal Airport (YUL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.