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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VIA Rail + Tour Express | Halifax, NS | University of Ottawa | Cheapest | |||||
 | Halifax, NS | Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd) | Fastest | |||||
| Halifax, NS | Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd) | No tags | |||||
VIA Rail + Tour Express | Halifax, NS | University of Ottawa | No tags | |||||
VIA Rail + Orléans Express | Halifax, NS | Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd) | No tags |
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| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Price$173 - $474 | Average Duration1d 3h | 87kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars | |||
Carpool | Average Price$86 - $216 | Average Duration15h | 40kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars | CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly |
Busbud recommends carpooling from Halifax to OttawaAmong the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Ottawa. The journey takes about 15 hours and with fares starting at just $86, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Halifax, CA to Ottawa, CA: Trip Overview
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Based on 4541 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. VIA Rail Canada ticket prices on this trip start at $173
Halifax to Ottawa Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Halifax, CA to Ottawa, CA was searched and found on Sep 17, 2025 with a price of $244To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Halifax, CA to Ottawa, CA, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $244 to $300 for a train ticket from Halifax, CA to Ottawa, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $267 which is on 2025-09-19.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Halifax and Ottawa is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Ottawa.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Ottawa, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Halifax and Ottawa, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Halifax to Ottawa.
Did you know?
The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.
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