1 personal item
Max. 11,5 kg (25 lb)
Max. 43 x 15 x 33 cm
(17 x 6 x 13 in)
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OTTAWA to MONTRÉAL
TRAIN
Discover our fares
on the Ottawa - Montréal route
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SCHEDULES
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Travel Advisory
To support the ongoing efforts to limit the propagation of COVID-19, we have implemented service changes which will be in place until further notice, in light of recent recommendations of the public health authorities across the country. Read more
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 Commuter Pass or with a CN or CP rail pass) or with an Economy Multi 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 window)
*The type of equipment varies or is subject to availability. |
LRC car (This link opens a window) HEP stainless steel cars (This link opens a window) Renaissance cars (This link opens a window) | LRC car (This link opens a window) HEP stainless steel cars (This link opens a window) Renaissance cars (This link opens a window) |
