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Compare 3 ways to travel from Kitchener to Ottawa
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Ottawa. The journey takes about 9 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 579, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Passengers have shared positive experiences, highlighting the friendly staff and punctuality of trips. The cleanliness and quality of food services were also appreciated. However, some users noted that internet connectivity could be improved for an even better travel experience. Overall, many travelers are enthusiastic about choosing this mode of transportation again in the future.
VIA Rail Kitchener Ottawa recent customer reviews
I enjoed the friendly manners of all staff in stations and aboard. I enjoyed the punctuality of the trip with the scheduled.
Rashid A.
Horrible first time experience with VIA. Both my trains had a 6+ hour delay! Terrible service and constant delays after delays. I missed my meetings, time, money, and hotel room. Yet, VIA will never compensate me back for that.
Raquel R.
Some off the staff could do with a better manner of speaking with the public . But since the pandemic been coming across this every were . The food and services on the train were wonderful . Internet was poor . Was very clean . And on time . Would love ❤️ to travel to BC on the train it’s now my go to way off travelling .
Kristine C.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, CA by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Kitchener to Ottawa?
The cheapest train tickets from Kitchener to Ottawa start from R 1 263. The average price for this train route is around R 1 944. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Kitchener to Ottawa?
The average train journey time from Kitchener to Ottawa is 7h 56m, covering a distance of 430 km. The quickest train can get you there in 7h 36m and is operated by VIA Rail Canada.
Which train operators serve the Kitchener to Ottawa route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Kitchener to Ottawa?
The earliest train from Kitchener to Ottawa departs at 12:04. And the latest train departs at 12:04.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, CA was searched and found on 24 Mar 2026 with a price of R 1 338To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, CA as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 338 to R 5 507 for a train ticket from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 338, which is on 2026-03-24.
