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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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 | Gare du Palais | Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport | Cheapest | |||||
| Sainte-Foy - VIA Rail Station | Gare Centrale | Fastest | |||||
| Sainte-Foy - VIA Rail Station | Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport | No tags | |||||
| Sainte-Foy - VIA Rail Station | Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport | No tags | |||||
| Sainte-Foy - VIA Rail Station | Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport | No tags |
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Compare 4 ways to travel from Quebec City to Montreal
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Montreal. The journey takes about 2 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just R 192, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average price | Average duration | CO₂ emissions | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average priceR 948 - R 1 593 | Average duration3h 15m | 6kg CO₂e | ||
| Average priceR 651 - R 2 873 | Average duration3h 22m | 21kg CO₂e | ||
Shuttle | Average priceR 501 - R 1 192 | Average duration2h 50m | 7kg CO₂e | |
Carpool | Average priceR 192 - R 710 | Average duration2h 45m | 10kg CO₂e |
Train Companies
Passengers generally had a positive experience with the service, highlighting clean and comfortable conditions, friendly staff, punctuality, and easy boarding. Many appreciated the amenities such as complimentary beverages in business class. Although some experienced minor delays or seating issues like backward-facing seats instead of forward-facing ones, these did not significantly impact overall satisfaction.
VIA Rail Quebec City Montreal recent customer reviews
The trip was very enjoyable. The train departed on time and arrived on time. The employees from greeting and serving us were very cordial and pleasant. I would definitely recommend travelling Via rail!
Amelia M.
2 vegan meals were pre order when we made reservations 4 months ago but servers on train said they had no knowledge of it...so we paid for 2 meals in advance but got none..
Tanisha K.
Late start. Several delays along the way. Terrible communication and seemed as though they did not care. Offered ‘compensation’ for the delay in the form of a useless discount for the next ride on the exact same route and time within the next 12 months knowing that hardly anyone will be able to use it in that way
Ben W.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Quebec City to Montreal 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 Quebec City to Montreal?
The cheapest train tickets from Quebec City to Montreal start from R 651. The average price for this train route is around R 812. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Quebec City to Montreal?
The average train journey time from Quebec City to Montreal is 3h 22m, covering a distance of 233 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 40m and is operated by VIA Rail Canada.
Which train operators serve the Quebec City to Montreal route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 18 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Quebec City to Montreal?
The earliest train from Quebec City to Montreal departs at 05:29. And the latest train departs at 18:08.
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 Montreal was searched and found on 12 Dec 2025 with a price of R 688To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Quebec City to Montreal as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 688 to R 3 551 for a train ticket from Quebec City to Montreal based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 688, which is on 2025-12-12.
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