There are 7 ways to get from Shawinigan to Ottawa by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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 Shawinigan to Sauvétrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain VIA Rail
5h 31m$78–472Drive 314.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Shawinigan to Ottawacar 314.4 km
4h 13m$63–91Train, bus
- Take the train from Shawinigan to Sauvétrain VIA Rail
- Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus FlixBus 2730
6h 5m$64–272Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Shawinigan to Sauvétrain
- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YUL - YOW
5h 23m$307–1,191Bus
- Take the bus from Trois-Rivières to Montréalbus Montréal - Québec
- Take the bus from Montreal to Ottawabus FlixBus 2730
8h 4m$151–204Bus to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Trois-Rivières to Québecbus
- Fly from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YQB - YOW
5h 33m$439–759Train to Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport, fly
- Take the train from Shawinigan to Sauvétrain
- Fly from Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YHU - YOW
8h 6m$291–1,045
Shawinigan to Ottawa by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shawinigan to Ottawa is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Shawinigan to Ottawa is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Shawinigan to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from des Légendes/boulevard des Forges and arriving at Ottawa via Trois-Rivières and Montreal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Shawinigan to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Shawinigan and arriving at Ottawa via Station Sauvé and Montréal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Shawinigan and Ottawa is 340 km. The road distance is 314.4 km.
The best way to get from Shawinigan to Ottawa without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs $75 - $480.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Shawinigan to Ottawa, including transfers.
Shawinigan to Ottawa bus services, operated by Orléans Express, depart from Trois-Rivières station.
Shawinigan to Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Shawinigan station.
The best way to get from Shawinigan to Ottawa is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs $75 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $210 and takes 8h 4m.
What companies run services between Shawinigan, QC, Canada and Ottawa, ON, Canada?
You can take a train from Shawinigan to Ottawa via Sauvé, Station Sauvé, Station Bonaventure, and Montréal in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shawinigan to Ottawa via des Légendes/boulevard des Forges, Terminus Centre-ville, Trois-Rivières, Montréal, and Montreal in around 8h 4m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–380
Flights from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
Flights from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–800
Flights from Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Halifax
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–900
- Website
- jetaviation.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–380
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Shawinigan to Sauvé
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $30–110
- Business
- $75–220
- Business Plus
- $90–230
- Economy
- $35–120
- Economy Plus
- $40–130
Train from Montréal to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 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
Train from Shawinigan to Sauvé
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $30–110
- Business
- $75–220
- Business Plus
- $90–230
- Economy
- $35–120
- Economy Plus
- $40–130
Train from Shawinigan to Sauvé
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $30–110
- Business
- $75–220
- Business Plus
- $90–230
- Economy
- $35–120
- Economy Plus
- $40–130
Train from Shawinigan to Sauvé
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $30–110
- Business
- $75–220
- Business Plus
- $90–230
- Economy
- $35–120
- Economy Plus
- $40–130
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Montréal to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Montreal to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 833 449 6444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Orleans Express
Bus from Trois-Rivières to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Orleans Express
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Montreal to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Orleans Express
- Adult
- $45–65
Bus from Trois-Rivières to Québec
- 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
Shawinigan to Ottawa bus services, operated by Orléans Express, arrive at Montréal station.
Shawinigan to Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Sauvé station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shawinigan to Ottawa is 314 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Shawinigan to Ottawa.
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