How much does a train ticket from Ottawa to Moncton cost?

The average train ticket price from Ottawa to Moncton is $275. The best way to find train tickets from Ottawa to Moncton is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Ottawa to Moncton?

A train trip between Ottawa and Moncton is around 23h 15m, although the fastest train will take about 22h 13m. This is the time it takes to travel the 527 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Ottawa and Moncton?

The number of trains from Ottawa to Moncton can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Ottawa to Moncton by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Ottawa to Moncton?

When taking the train from Ottawa to Moncton, you can travel comfortably and safely with VIA Rail Canada.

Train Ottawa to Moncton from $157 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Ottawa to Moncton on November 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Autobus Maheux + VIA Rail	1:25pm	Ottawa (Centre-Ville / Downtown)	23h 5m	1:30pm	VIA Rail Station	Cheapest
	2:17pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	22h 13m	1:30pm	VIA Rail Station	Fastest
	11:04am	Fallowfield, ON	1d 1h	1:30pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
Autobus Maheux + VIA Rail	8:25am	Ottawa (Centre-Ville / Downtown)	1d 4h	1:30pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
Tour Express + VIA Rail	2:00pm	University of Ottawa	22h 30m	1:30pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to Moncton on November 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Autobus Maheux + VIA Rail	1:25pm	Ottawa (Centre-Ville / Downtown)	23h 5m	1:30pm	VIA Rail Station	Cheapest
	2:17pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	22h 13m	1:30pm	VIA Rail Station	Fastest
	11:04am	Fallowfield, ON	1d 1h	1:30pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
Autobus Maheux + VIA Rail	8:25am	Ottawa (Centre-Ville / Downtown)	1d 4h	1:30pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
Tour Express + VIA Rail	12:00pm	University of Ottawa	1d	1:30pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to Moncton on November 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Autobus Maheux + VIA Rail	1:25pm	Ottawa (Centre-Ville / Downtown)	23h 5m	1:30pm	VIA Rail Station	Cheapest
	2:17pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	22h 13m	1:30pm	VIA Rail Station	Fastest
	11:04am	Fallowfield, ON	1d 1h	1:30pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
Autobus Maheux + VIA Rail	8:25am	Ottawa (Centre-Ville / Downtown)	1d 4h	1:30pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
Tour Express + VIA Rail	2:00pm	University of Ottawa	22h 30m	1:30pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:14 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Ottawa to Moncton

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Moncton. The journey takes about 12 hours and with fares starting at just $128, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

12hAverage Duration

527 milesDistance

36kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Train	Average Price$172 - $355	Average Duration23h 15m	CO₂ emissions 77kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$128 - $180	Average Duration12h	CO₂ emissions 36kg CO₂e

Train Companies

VIA Rail Canada

4/54,658 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.6

According to customer reviews, the trip and staff were great. However, some customers mentioned that the cost was excessive compared to previous prices. Additionally, there were complaints about the train being slow and arriving 2 hours behind schedule. Suggestions were made for acquiring faster and more advanced trains to improve timeliness.

VIA Rail Ottawa Moncton recent customer reviews

Staff was great, very helpful. The 4 hour delay was concerning and we were never advised a reason for the delay. Otherwise fine.

Darlene C.

August 14, 2023

The train is very slow and I got to my destination 2hrs behind the schedule time. Faster and more advanced trains should be acquired to enhance faster movement and timeliness

Ene O.

September 3, 2022

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 Ottawa, CA to Moncton by train

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The cheapest trip from Ottawa, CA to Moncton was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $214

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

You can expect to pay from $214 to $273 for a train ticket from Ottawa, CA to Moncton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $214 which is on 2025-11-21.