There are 3 ways to get from Rimouski to Shawinigan by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Rimouski to Québecbus Bas-Saint-Laurent
- Take the bus from Québec to Trois-Rivièresbus Montréal - Québec
8h 36m$163–219Drive 438.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Rimouski to Shawinigancar 438.2 km
5h 21m$89–129Train
- Take the train from Rimouski to Montréaltrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Montréal to Shawinigantrain VIA Rail
12h 12m$164–587
Rimouski to Shawinigan by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rimouski to Shawinigan is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Rimouski to Shawinigan is to drive which takes 5h 21m and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Rimouski to Shawinigan. However, there are services departing from Gare and arriving at des Légendes/boulevard des Forges via Rimouski, Québec and Terminus Centre-ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Rimouski to Shawinigan. However, there are services departing from Rimouski and arriving at Shawinigan via Montréal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.
The distance between Rimouski and Shawinigan is 477 km. The road distance is 438.2 km.
The best way to get from Rimouski to Shawinigan without a car is to bus which takes 8h 36m and costs $160 - $220.
It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Rimouski to Shawinigan, including transfers.
Rimouski to Shawinigan bus services, operated by Orléans Express, depart from Rimouski station.
Rimouski to Shawinigan train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Rimouski station.
The best way to get from Rimouski to Shawinigan is to bus which takes 8h 36m and costs $160 - $220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $600 and takes 12h 12m.
What companies run services between Rimouski, QC, Canada and Shawinigan, QC, Canada?
You can take a bus from Gare to Shawinigan via Moreault, Rimouski, Québec, Trois-Rivières, Terminus Centre-ville, and des Légendes/boulevard des Forges in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rimouski to Shawinigan via Montréal in around 12h 12m.
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Rimouski to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–350
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $120–290
- Business
- $180–340
- Business Plus
- $190–350
- Economy
- $140–300
- Economy Plus
- $150–310
Train from Montréal to Shawinigan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- 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 Rimouski to Québec
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Orleans Express
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Québec to Trois-Rivières
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Orleans Express
- Adult
- $35–50
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Booking & Getting There
Rimouski to Shawinigan bus services, operated by Orléans Express, arrive at Québec station.
Rimouski to Shawinigan train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Montréal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rimouski to Shawinigan is 438 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Rimouski to Shawinigan.
There are 49+ hotels available in Shawinigan.