How much is the train ticket from Montreal to Halifax?

The cheapest train tickets from Montreal to Halifax start from $134. The average price for this train route is around $194. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Montreal to Halifax?

The average train ride duration from Montreal to Halifax is 1d 1h, covering a distance of 499 miles (804 km). The quickest train can get you there in 23h 6m and is operated by VIA Rail Canada .

Which train operators service the Montreal to Halifax route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 3 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Montreal to Halifax?

The earliest train departs from Montreal to Halifax at 1:38pm. And the latest train departs at 6:30pm.

Train Montreal to Halifax from $185 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Montreal to Halifax on December 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:30pm	Gare Centrale	23h 6m	6:36pm	Halifax, NS	Cheapest
	6:30pm	Gare Centrale	23h 6m	6:36pm	Halifax, NS	Fastest
	1:38pm	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	1d 3h	6:36pm	Halifax, NS	No tags
Orléans Express + VIA Rail	7:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	1d 10h	6:36pm	Halifax, NS	No tags
	1:38pm	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	1d 3h	6:36pm	Halifax, NS	No tags

Next departures for Montreal to Halifax on December 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Orléans Express + VIA Rail	7:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	1d 10h	6:36pm	Halifax, NS	Cheapest
	6:30pm	Gare Centrale	23h 6m	6:36pm	Halifax, NS	Fastest
	1:38pm	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	1d 3h	6:36pm	Halifax, NS	No tags
Orléans Express + VIA Rail	12:00pm	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	1d 5h	6:36pm	Halifax, NS	No tags
	1:38pm	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	1d 3h	6:36pm	Halifax, NS	No tags

Next departures for Montreal to Halifax on December 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Tour Express + VIA Rail	8:00am	Centre Ville, 1597 Rue St-Hubert	1d 9h	6:36pm	Halifax, NS	Cheapest
	6:30pm	Gare Centrale	23h 6m	6:36pm	Halifax, NS	Fastest
	1:38pm	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	1d 3h	6:36pm	Halifax, NS	No tags
Orléans Express + VIA Rail	7:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	1d 10h	6:36pm	Halifax, NS	No tags
	1:38pm	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	1d 3h	6:36pm	Halifax, NS	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Montreal to Halifax

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Halifax. The journey takes about 12 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $102, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

12h 45mAverage Duration

490 milesDistance

33kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Train	Average Price$134 - $499	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 73kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$102 - $193	Average Duration12h 45m	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e

Train Companies

VIA Rail Canada

4/54,694 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.6

Passengers have reported that the staff provided excellent assistance, ensuring a pleasant and safe journey. However, some users noted that while the recliners were comfortable, there were design issues with toilet doors and partition doors being awkward to use.

VIA Rail Montreal Halifax recent customer reviews

As my first time traveling on a train the staff were amazing and helpful. They made sure that the passengers were happy and safe.

Anna B.

August 1, 2025

Comfortable reliners.toilet doors an partition doors awkward to use. Design problem

Robert K.

September 10, 2024

Train and bus companies in CA:Amtrak, Trenitalia, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Union Pearson Express

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Montreal to Halifax, CA by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Montreal to Halifax?
The cheapest train tickets from Montreal to Halifax start from $134. The average price for this train route is around $194. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Montreal to Halifax?
The average train ride duration from Montreal to Halifax is 1d 1h, covering a distance of 499 miles (804 km). The quickest train can get you there in 23h 6m and is operated by VIA Rail Canada.
Which train operators service the Montreal to Halifax route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Montreal to Halifax?
The earliest train departs from Montreal to Halifax at 1:38pm. And the latest train departs at 6:30pm.

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$185

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The cheapest trip from Montreal to Halifax, CA was searched and found on Dec 12, 2025 with a price of $185

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Montreal to Halifax, CA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $185 to $548 for a train ticket from Montreal to Halifax, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $185 which is on 2025-12-12.