MONTRÉAL - OTTAWA
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on the Montréal - Ottawa route

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What to do in Ottawa ?

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Discover Ottawa’s attractions and more!

Exploring Old Hull, Gatineau

Day tripping to Wakefield, Québec: iconic Canadian "must-sees" minutes from Ottawa

SCHEDULES

Consult the schedules on the Montréal - Ottawa route

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Travel Advisory

Infrastructure work program
Due to a work program by the host railway, trains 84 and 87 will be replaced by bus service between Sarnia and Toronto during the following dates in 2022. No snacks or beverages available for sale.

September: 10-11, 17-18, 24-25
October: 15-16, 22-23, 29-30
November: 19-20
Only available options for passengers travelling from Toronto to London and from London to Toronto are: Trains 70, 72, 76, 78 and trains 71, 73, 75, 79.
We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Statutory holidays schedule

Why waste productive time travelling by plane or car between Montréal and Ottawa? VIA Rail offers an efficient and economical solution.

Total travel time VS productive travel time / Montréal - Ottawa

Productive times Wasted time

Average travel time: 1 h 59 min

Productive time: 1 h 59 min

Average travel time: 0 h 40 min (on flight) + 2 hours (travel time to/from airports, security, lineups) = 2 h 40 min

Productive time: 0 h 40 min

Total travel time: 1 h 57 min + 30 min for traffic = 2 h 27 min

Productive time: 0 h 00 min

*Car distance and trip time based on one-way trip according to Google Maps.

ON BOARD THE TRAIN

Economy or Business class?

*The type of equipment varies or is subject to availability.

Feature	Economy class	Business class
Complimentary Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Power outlets at your seat	Yes	Yes
Spacious seat	Yes	Yes
Meal	Affordable prices Buy on board	Yes
Additional baggage allowance	No	Yes
Exclusive access to the in-station Business class lounge *When travelling on an Economy Plus fare ticket (except with tickets booked using a Rail pass or with a CN or CP rail pass).	VIA Préférence Premier members only*	Yes
Priority boarding	VIA Préférence Premier members only	Yes
Same-day upgrades to Business class	Conditions	Not Applicable
Train cars (This link opens a new window) *The type of equipment varies or is subject to availability.	LRC car (This link opens a new window) HEP stainless steel cars (This link opens a new window) Renaissance cars (This link opens a new window)	LRC car (This link opens a new window) HEP stainless steel cars (This link opens a new window) Renaissance cars (This link opens a new window)