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- 26-59 years old.
- Basic fares.
- $20 minimum fare.
- 60 or more years of age.
- ID required with proof of age.
- $18 minimum fare.
- 18-25 years old.
- Photo ID required with proof of age.
- $15 minimum fare.
- 12-17 years inclusive with proof of age.
- 18 years + with International Student Identity Card (ISIC).
- $14 minimum fare.
- 2-11 years inclusive.
- $10 minimum fare.
- Children under 8 years of age cannot travel alone. Children between 8 and 11 may travel alone, but under certain conditions.
- Please be advised that children's tickets are available through our web site only if you purchase tickets for one or more accompanying adults.
Discounts - Children
Leave the car at home! Next time you travel as a family, choose safe and convenient travel with VIA Rail instead.
Your kids will love to watch the countryside rolling by through huge windows. If they get restless, they also have the freedom to stretch their legs or satisfy a craving with one of our light meals or snacks sold on board. And you’ll love the time you get to spend together.
This year, give your family the quality travel time they deserve!
Read more about VIA’s discounts for children:
Infants (0-24 months)
Children under 24 months travel free provided that they do not occupy a seat. They must, however, be seated on an adult's lap throughout the trip (an adult can travel with only one infant on his or her lap).
Booking online
Once you have purchased tickets for yourself and other family members online, you must provide us with your child's name. You may only do so by calling 1 888 VIA-RAIL (1 888 842-7245) or TTY 1 800 268-9503 (hearing impaired).
If you want your child to have a seat, you must purchase a child’s ticket. Please note: to purchase a child's ticket online, you must reserve one or more tickets for the accompanying adult(s) at the same time.
Kids (2-11)
In Economy class, children between 2 and 11 years of age always travel at half the adult fare, provided the child’s ticket meets the conditions of the adult fare plan. Kids travelling in our Business class or Sleeper, Touring and Sleeper Touring classes will be quoted a discounted fare.
Please note that children 7 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult. Important restrictions apply for older children travelling alone (i.e. who are not accompanied by their mother, father or an adult at least 18 years old).
Students (12-17)
To help the family budget, VIA offers full-time students between the ages of 12 and 17 a discount on the adult regular fare in Economy class. All that’s required is a photo ID with proof of age.
This Student fare is also available on Sleeper, Touring and Sleeper Touring class travel!
