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OTTAWA to MONTRÉAL
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on the Ottawa - Montréal route

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Consult the schedules on the Ottawa - Montréal route

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

Productive times Wasted time

Average travel time : 1 h 59 min

Productive time : 1 h 59 min

Average Ottawa - Montreal flight 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.

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
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