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OTTAWA to MONTRÉAL
TRAIN
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on the Ottawa - Montréal route
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SCHEDULES
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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:
July: 16-17, 23-24
August: 13-14, 20-21, 27-28
September: 10-11, 17-18, 24-25
October: 15-16, 22-23, 29-30
November: 12-13
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.
Why waste productive time travelling by plane or car between Ottawa and Montréal? VIA Rail offers an efficient and economical solution.
Compare how much more productive you can be in a train than in a plane or car.
Productive times Wasted time
Average travel time in train : 1 h 59 min
Productive time in train : 1 h 59 min
Average Ottawa - Montreal flight time in airplane : 0 h 40 min (on flight) + 2 hours (travel time to/from airports, security, lineups) = 2 h 40 min
Productive time in airplane : 0 h 40 min
Total travel time in car : 1 h 57 min + 30 min for traffic = 2 h 27 min
Productive time in car : 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. |
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