There are 9 ways to get from Windsor to Shawinigan by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Montréaltrain
- Take the train from Montréal to Shawinigantrain
14h 26m$239–881Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Toronto Union Station to Montreal, QCbus
- Take the train from Montréal to Shawinigantrain
16h 8m$129–641Drive 1,042.9 km
- Drive from Windsor to Shawinigancar 1,042.9 km
11h 37m$206–298Fly Detroit to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, train
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane DTW - YUL
- Take the train from Montréal to Shawinigantrain
8h 50m$476–2,151Bus
- Take the bus from Windsor to Ottawabus
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Montréalbus
- Take the bus from Montréal to Trois-Rivièresbus
19h 49m$251–366Fly Windsor Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport, bus
- Fly from Windsor Airport (YQG) to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)plane YQG - YQB
- Take the bus from Québec to Trois-Rivièresbus
9h 40m$632–1,172Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane CLE - YUL
- Take the train from Montréal to Shawinigantrain
11h 21m$678–1,910Fly Windsor Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, train
- Fly from Windsor Airport (YQG) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YQG - YOW
- Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain
- Take the train from Montréal to Shawinigantrain
11h 37m$327–952Fly Detroit to Burlington International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane DTW - BTV
- Take the bus from Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr to Montrealbus
- Take the train from Montréal to Shawinigantrain
12h 49m$221–1,234
Windsor to Shawinigan by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Windsor to Shawinigan is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 11h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Windsor to Shawinigan is to fly and train which takes 8h 50m and costs $470 - $2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Windsor to Shawinigan. However, there are services departing from Windsor and arriving at des Légendes/boulevard des Forges via Ottawa, Montréal and Terminus Centre-ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Windsor to Shawinigan. However, there are services departing from Windsor and arriving at Shawinigan via Toronto Union Station and Montréal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 26m.
The distance between Windsor and Shawinigan is 1062 km. The road distance is 1042.9 km.
The best way to get from Windsor to Shawinigan without a car is to train which takes 14h 26m and costs $230 - $900.
It takes approximately 14h 26m to get from Windsor to Shawinigan, including transfers.
Windsor to Shawinigan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Windsor station.
Windsor to Shawinigan train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Windsor station.
The best way to get from Windsor to Shawinigan is to train which takes 14h 26m and costs $230 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $370 and takes 19h 49m.
What companies run services between Windsor, ON, Canada and Shawinigan, QC, Canada?
You can take a train from Windsor to Shawinigan via Toronto Union Station and Montréal in around 14h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Windsor to Shawinigan via Ottawa, Montréal, Trois-Rivières, Terminus Centre-ville, and des Légendes/boulevard des Forges in around 19h 49m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Detroit to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Detroit to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Windsor Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Windsor Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Windsor to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–300
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $80–210
- Business
- $130–280
- Business Plus
- $140–300
- Economy
- $90–220
- Economy Plus
- $100–230
Train from Toronto Union Station to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $120–350
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $120–290
- Business
- $170–330
- 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
Train from Windsor to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–300
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $80–210
- Business
- $130–280
- Business Plus
- $140–300
- Economy
- $90–220
- Economy Plus
- $100–230
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
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
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
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
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
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
- +1 866 488 4452
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Toronto Union Station to Montreal, QC
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–110
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult Advanced Booking
- $10–60
- Adult Standard
- $75–110
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More Questions & Answers
Windsor to Shawinigan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Ottawa station.
Windsor to Shawinigan train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Windsor to Shawinigan is 1043 km. It takes approximately 11h 37m to drive from Windsor to Shawinigan.
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