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TORONTO to OTTAWA
TRAIN

 
Economy
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at
49 $
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Business
Starting
at
121 $
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SCHEDULES

Consult the schedules on the Toronto - Ottawa route

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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

Statutory holidays schedule

Why waste productive time travelling by plane or car between Toronto and Ottawa? 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 time: wasted time
Average travel time  in train : 4 h 26 min
Productive time  in train : 4 h 26 min
Average Toronto- Ottawa flight time  in airplane : 1 h 03 min (on flight) + 2 hours (travel time to/from airport, security, long queue) = 3 h 03 min
Productive time  in airplane : 1 h 03 min
Total travel time  in car : 4 h 05 min + 30 min for traffic = 4 h 35 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
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