There are 7 ways to get from Ottawa to Waswanipi by train, plane, car, or bus
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Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Chibougamau/Chapais Airport, drive
best- Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain
- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Chibougamau/Chapais Airport (YMT)plane YUL - YMT
- Drive from Chibougamau/Chapais Airport (YMT) to Waswanipicar
6h 33m$866–1,864Drive 646.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Ottawa to Waswanipicar 646.5 km
8h 51m$127–183Bus
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Grand-Remousbus
- Take the bus from Grand-Remous to Val-d’Orbus
- Take the bus from Val-d’Or to Waswanipibus
12h 35m$213–248Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Val-D'Or Airport, bus
- Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain
- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Val-D'Or Airport (YVO)plane YUL - YVO
- Take the bus from Val-d’Or to Waswanipibus
10h$1,460–2,168Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chibougamau/Chapais Airport, drive
- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Chibougamau/Chapais Airport (YMT)plane YOW - YMT
- Drive from Chibougamau/Chapais Airport (YMT) to Waswanipicar
7h 14m$880–1,544Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Rouyn-Noranda Airport, bus
- Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain
- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Rouyn-Noranda Airport (YUY)plane YUL - YUY
- Take the bus from Rouyn-Noranda to Val-d’Orbus
- Take the bus from Val-d’Or to Waswanipibus
12h 6m$874–1,781Train to Montréal–Mirabel International Airport, fly to Val-D'Or Airport, bus
- Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain
- Fly from Montréal–Mirabel International Airport (YMX) to Val-D'Or Airport (YVO)plane YMX - YVO
- Take the bus from Val-d’Or to Waswanipibus
11h 55m$267–1,045
Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Chibougamau/Chapais Airport (YMT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Waswanipi is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 8h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Waswanipi is to train and fly and drive which takes 6h 33m and costs $850 - $1,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Waswanipi. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Waswanipi via Grand-Remous and Val-d’Or. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.
The distance between Ottawa and Waswanipi is 787 km. The road distance is 646.5 km.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Waswanipi without a car is to bus which takes 12h 35m and costs $210 - $250.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Ottawa to Waswanipi, including transfers.
Ottawa to Waswanipi bus services, operated by Autobus Maheux, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Waswanipi bus services, operated by Autobus Maheux, arrive at Grand-Remous station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Waswanipi is 646 km. It takes approximately 8h 51m to drive from Ottawa to Waswanipi.
What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Waswanipi, QC, Canada?
You can take a bus from Ottawa to Waswanipi via Grand-Remous, Val-d’Or, and Waswanipi in around 12h 35m.
- Website
- aircreebec.ca
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chibougamau/Chapais Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $800–1,400
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Val-D'Or Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,300–2,200
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chibougamau/Chapais Airport via Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $850–1,500
- Website
- jetaviation.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Rouyn-Noranda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–850
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Rouyn-Noranda Airport via Ottawa Gatineau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–850
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Rouyn-Noranda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–850
- Website
- nolinor.com
Flights from Montréal–Mirabel International Airport to Val-D'Or Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $95–650
- 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
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
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
Train from Ottawa to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 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
- +1 866-307-0002
- [email protected]
- Website
- Autobus Maheux - English
Bus from Ottawa to Grand-Remous
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $48–53
- Book at
- Autobus Maheux Bookings
- Website
- Autobus Maheux - English
- Adult
- $48–53
Bus from Grand-Remous to Val-d’Or
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–70
- Book at
- Autobus Maheux Bookings
- Website
- Autobus Maheux - English
- Adult
- $60–70
Bus from Val-d’Or to Waswanipi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–75
- Book at
- Autobus Maheux Bookings
- Website
- Autobus Maheux - English
- Adult
- $65–75
Bus from Val-d’Or to Waswanipi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–75
- Book at
- Autobus Maheux Bookings
- Website
- Autobus Maheux - English
- Adult
- $65–75
Bus from Rouyn-Noranda to Val-d’Or
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–32
- Book at
- Autobus Maheux Bookings
- Website
- Autobus Maheux - English
- Adult
- $29–32
Bus from Val-d’Or to Waswanipi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–75
- Book at
- Autobus Maheux Bookings
- Website
- Autobus Maheux - English
- Adult
- $65–75
Bus from Val-d’Or to Waswanipi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–75
- Book at
- Autobus Maheux Bookings
- Website
- Autobus Maheux - English
- Adult
- $65–75
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