Montréal-Halifax train – Classes and trains cars

Summary

No other train offers such a variety of travel options. Whatever your budget, the Ocean will deliver an experience that you’ll never forget.

Choose Economy class to enjoy spacious seating and a spectacular view through large picture windows.

Choose Sleeper class for accommodations and impeccable service.

Choose Sleeper Plus class (available from mid-June to mid-October) for all the perks!

DON’T KNOW WHICH CLASS TO CHOOSE? Compare the conveniences to which you have access in each class.

Feature Economy class
(year round)		 Sleeper class
(year round)		 Sleeper Plus class
(from mid-June to mid-October)
Spacious seat Yes Yes Yes
Cosy accommodations, including a couch or armchairs, as well as a bed or superimposed beds. No Yes Yes
Complete meals, snacks, hot and cold drinks and alcoholic beverages available at affordable prices. Yes Yes No
Full-course meals available at affordable prices.
Reserved sitting in the dining car.		 No Yes No

Full-course meals included in the price of the ticket (catered meals - no chef on board).Priority and reserved sitting in the dining car. Alcoholic beverages available at affordable prices.

 No No Yes
Access to the car with panoramic views. No

Yes

during off peak season (mid-Oct until mid-June)No

 Yes
Informal educational activities and presentations on the Maritimes. No No Yes

Alone or as a couple, you want that little extra room? You can book two joint cabins or a large cabin for two people in the Park car. These are the only cabins with two lower beds. For more information, call VIA Rail at 1 888 842-7245 or TTY 1 800 268-9503 (hearing impaired).

Sleeper class

Enjoy all the essential conveniences and little extras:

  • Cosy accommodations in a cabin for two or a cabin for two with shower.
  • Special in-room touches, including shower kit, bottled water and ear plugs.
  • Exclusive access to the car with panoramic views during off peak season.

Cabin for two Soap and folded towels VIA employee during meals service The car with panoramic views

By travelling in Sleeper class, you will have access to the following cars:

On board Renaissance equipment

Renaissance sleeping car
Let yourself be rocked to sleep in a cabin for two or a cabin for two with shower.
Diagram | 360-degree photos

Also view:

Cabin for two
Cabin for two with shower

Renaissance service car
Relax and chat with other travellers in the service car lounge complete with take-out counter and a television.
Diagram | 360-degree photos

Renaissance dining car
Dine in elegance while our attentive staff attends to your every need. Priority to Sleeper Plus class passengers.
360-degree photos

Sleeper Plus class

Cabin for two VIA employee during meals service The car with panoramic views

You'll also enjoy the following extra perks...

  • Special in-room touches, including shower kit, bottled water and ear plugs.
  • Priority boarding from the exclusive pre-boarding lounge in Montréal and Halifax.
  • Educational and entertaining activities about Maritime history and culture.

Soap and folded towels Pre-boarding Panorama lounge in Montréal's Central Station VIA staff member shows two young boys the features of a plastic lobster

By travelling in Sleeper Plus class, you will have access to the following cars:

On board Renaissance equipment

Renaissance sleeping car
Let yourself be rocked to sleep in a cabin for two or a cabin for two with shower.
Diagram | 360-degree photos

Also view:

Cabin for two
Cabin for two with shower

Renaissance service car
Relax and chat with other travellers in the service car lounge complete with take-out counter and a television.
Diagram | 360-degree photos

Renaissance dining car
Dine in elegance while our attentive staff attends to your every need. Priority to Sleeper Plus class passengers.
360-degree photos

Park car
Available from mid-June to mid-October only. Take in the 360-degree views in the upper observation deck, or settle into one of two stylish lounges.
Diagram | 360-degree photos

Economy class

  • Competitive fares for budget travellers.
  • Comfortable seats with room to move, stretch and relax.
  • Available at affordable prices: Complete meals, snacks, hot and cold drinks, and alcoholic beverages.
  • Possibility to purchase a blanket and pillow kit for $10.00 which includes a polar fleece blanket, earplugs, a neck pillow and eyeshades.

Economy class on the Ocean Economy class seating Economy class meals options Travellers sleeping in Economy class, with blankets and pillows

By travelling in Economy class, you will have access to the following cars:

On board Renaissance equipment

Renaissance car (Economy class)
Our spacious Economy class cars allow you to travel in complete comfort. Sit up and watch the scenery, or lie back and fall asleep.
Diagram | 360-degree photos

Renaissance service car
Relax and chat with other travellers in the service car lounge complete with take-out counter and a television.
Diagram | 360-degree photos

Renaissance dining car
During the off-peak period, dine in elegance while our attentive staff attends to your every need. Priority to Sleeper and Sleeper Plus class passengers.
360-degree photos

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