MONTRÉAL - OTTAWA
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SCHEDULES

Consult the schedules on the Montréal - Ottawa route

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Travel Advisory

Important Notice: Trains 1 and 2
We are closely monitoring the wildfire situation in Alberta as it may impact service on trains 1 and 2. Impacted passengers will be notified directly should there be any service disruption.

Important notice: Trains 693 & 690
VIA Rail has been informed by the infrastructure owner (Arctic Gateway) that repairs are required between Gillam and Churchill and will be performed from July 9 to October 8, 2023, inclusively. As a result, please note that VIA Rail departures of trains #693 (departing Gillam on Monday) and #690 (departing Churchill on Tuesday) between Gillam and Churchill will be cancelled over that period.

Exceptions:

Train 693 of Sunday July 30, August 6 and August 20, 2023 will operate as per normal schedule from Winnipeg to Churchill.
Train 690 of Tuesday August 1, August 8 and August 22, 2023 will operate as per normal schedule from Churchill to The Pas.

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)