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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Gare du Palais | Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd) | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Sainte-Foy - VIA Rail Station | Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd) | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Gare du Palais | Fallowfield, ON | No tags | ||||
| Train | Gare du Palais | Fallowfield, ON | No tags | ||||
| Train | Gare du Palais | Fallowfield, ON | No tags |
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Compare 4 ways to travel from Quebec City to Ottawa
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Ottawa. The journey takes about 4 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Passengers frequently commend the friendly and efficient staff, highlighting their positive interactions both at stations and on trains. The service is generally well-organized with comfortable seating, making for a pleasant travel experience. However, some users have noted occasional delays in train schedules and issues with powerful air conditioning affecting comfort during longer journeys.
VIA Rail Quebec City Ottawa recent customer reviews
The personnel was very nice! However, the AC was so extremely powerful that we were freezing. I caught a cold during the 6 hours from Quebec to Ottawa.
Bente Elisabeth A.
The staff in Quebec were fantastic, allowing us to board the train a few minutes late as our bus to the station was late, however the total journey was delayed by an hour and 20 minutes.
Lara B.
I liked the confort. I did not like the hot chocolate drink I paid in the train.
Tilder D.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Quebec City to Ottawa, CA by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Quebec City to Ottawa?
The cheapest train tickets from Quebec City to Ottawa start from £37. The average price for this train route is around £51. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Quebec City to Ottawa?
The average train journey time from Quebec City to Ottawa is 5h 52m, covering a distance of 228 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 7m and is operated by VIA Rail Canada.
Which train operators serve the Quebec City to Ottawa route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Quebec City to Ottawa?
The earliest train from Quebec City to Ottawa departs at 05:29. And the latest train departs at 15:24.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Quebec City to Ottawa, CA was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of £34To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Quebec City to Ottawa, CA as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £34 to £181 for a train ticket from Quebec City to Ottawa, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £34, which is on 2025-12-10.
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