There are 3 ways to get from Winnipeg to Ottawa by plane, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YWG - YOW
4h 21m$209–736Train
- Take the train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain VIA Rail
43h 48m$550–1,247Drive 2,049.7 km
- Drive from Winnipeg to Ottawacar 2,049.7 km
26h 3m$416–600
Winnipeg to Ottawa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Winnipeg to Ottawa is to drive which costs $410 - $600 and takes 26h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Winnipeg to Ottawa is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $200 - $750.
No, there is no direct train from Winnipeg to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Winnipeg and arriving at Ottawa via Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 48m.
The distance between Winnipeg and Ottawa is 1707 km. The road distance is 2049.7 km.
The best way to get from Winnipeg to Ottawa without a car is to train which takes 43h 48m and costs $550 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Winnipeg to Ottawa, including transfers.
Winnipeg to Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Winnipeg station.
The best way to get from Winnipeg to Ottawa is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $200 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,300 and takes 43h 48m.
Ottawa is 1h ahead of Winnipeg. It is currently 5:06 PM in Winnipeg and 6:06 PM in Ottawa.
Winnipeg to Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
What companies run services between Winnipeg, MB, Canada and Ottawa, ON, Canada?
WestJet, Porter Airlines, and Air Canada fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Winnipeg to Ottawa via Toronto Union Station in around 43h 48m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $450–950
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $450–950
- Business
- $500–800
- Business Plus
- $500–800
- Economy
- $500–950
- Economy Plus
- $550–950
Train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–320
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $100–250
- Business
- $150–310
- Business Plus
- $160–320
- Economy
- $110–260
- Economy Plus
- $120–270
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Winnipeg to Ottawa is 2050 km. It takes approximately 26h 3m to drive from Winnipeg to Ottawa.
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