What is the cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Shawinigan?

The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Shawinigan is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 4h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ottawa to Shawinigan?

The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Shawinigan is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs $60 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Ottawa and Shawinigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Shawinigan. However, there are services departing from Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St and arriving at des Légendes/boulevard des Forges via Montréal and Terminus Centre-ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Ottawa and Shawinigan?

No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Shawinigan. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Shawinigan via Montréal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Ottawa to Shawinigan?

The distance between Ottawa and Shawinigan is 351 km. The road distance is 315.9 km.

How do I travel from Ottawa to Shawinigan without a car?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Shawinigan without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs $75 - $480.

How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Shawinigan?

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Ottawa to Shawinigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ottawa to Shawinigan bus from?

Ottawa to Shawinigan bus services, operated by Tour Express, depart from Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St station.

Where do I catch the Ottawa to Shawinigan train from?

Ottawa to Shawinigan train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.

Train or bus from Ottawa to Shawinigan?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Shawinigan is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs $75 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $180 and takes 6h 34m.

Where does the Ottawa to Shawinigan bus arrive?

Ottawa to Shawinigan bus services, operated by Tour Express, arrive at Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert station.

Where does the Ottawa to Shawinigan train arrive?

Ottawa to Shawinigan train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Montréal station.

Can I drive from Ottawa to Shawinigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Shawinigan is 316 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Ottawa to Shawinigan.

How do I get a train ticket from Ottawa to Shawinigan?

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Where can I stay near Shawinigan?

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Ottawa to Shawinigan - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ottawa to Shawinigan by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain VIA Rail
2. Take the train from Montréal to Shawinigantrain VIA Rail
5h 50m
$78–479
Drive 315.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ottawa to Shawinigancar 315.9 km
4h 16m
$63–91
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St to Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubertbus Ottawa
2. Take the bus from Montréal to Trois-Rivièresbus Montréal - Québec
6h 34m
$132–177
Fly to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, train
1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane YOW - YUL
2. Take the train from Montréal to Shawinigantrain
6h 3m
$287–1,202
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Montréalbus Ottawa - Montréal
2. Take the train from Montréal to Shawinigantrain VIA Rail
7h 7m
$91–301
Fly to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)plane YOW - YQB
2. Take the bus from Québec to Trois-Rivièresbus
6h 10m
$428–718

Ottawa to Shawinigan by train

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5h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 350.8 km
Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Shawinigan, QC, Canada?

You can take a train from Ottawa to Shawinigan via Montréal in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St to Shawinigan via Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert, Montréal, Trois-Rivières, Terminus Centre-ville, and des Légendes/boulevard des Forges in around 6h 34m.

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