The cheapest and fastest trains from Ottawa, ON to Quebec City, QC
Cheapest price
£92
Average price
£124
Fastest journey
5 h 12 m
Average duration
5 h 27 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
379 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ottawa, ON to Quebec City, QC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ottawa, ON to Quebec City, QC will cost around £124 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £92.
Of the 8 trains that leave Ottawa, ON for Quebec City, QC every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 379 km distance in an average of 5 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
VIA22 Service from Ottawa to Quebec6:075h40Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON11:47Quebec (Gare du Palais), Quebec City, QC£921One-way0 changes
VIA22 Service from Ottawa to Sainte-Foy6:075h12Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON11:19Sainte-Foy, Quebec City, QC£921One-way0 changes
VIA28 Service from Ottawa to Quebec16:055h43Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON21:48Quebec (Gare du Palais), Quebec City, QC£1271One-way0 changes
VIA24 Service from Ottawa to Sainte-Foy10:135h32Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON15:45Sainte-Foy, Quebec City, QC£1271One-way0 changes
VIA28 Service from Ottawa to Sainte-Foy16:055h16Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON21:21Sainte-Foy, Quebec City, QC£1271One-way0 changes
VIA22 Service from Ottawa to Sainte-Foy6:075h12Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON11:19Sainte-Foy, Quebec City, QC£921One-way0 changes
VIA28 Service from Ottawa to Sainte-Foy16:055h16Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON21:21Sainte-Foy, Quebec City, QC£1271One-way0 changes
VIA24 Service from Ottawa to Sainte-Foy10:135h32Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON15:45Sainte-Foy, Quebec City, QC£1271One-way0 changes
VIA26 Service from Ottawa to Sainte-Foy14:175h35Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON19:52Sainte-Foy, Quebec City, QC£1491One-way0 changes
VIA22 Service from Ottawa to Quebec6:075h40Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON11:47Quebec (Gare du Palais), Quebec City, QC£921One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Ottawa, ON to Quebec City, QC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ottawa, ON to Quebec City, QC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £37, and a flight costs an average of £125.
Distance: 379 km
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6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Ottawa, ON to Quebec City, QC train times
The table below shows live departures for Ottawa, ON to Quebec City, QC trains for today, Wednesday 22 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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VIA26 Service from Ottawa to Quebec | 14:17 Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON | 6h02 | 20:19 Quebec (Gare du Palais), Quebec City, QC | 0 changesdirect | |
VIA26 Service from Ottawa to Sainte-Foy | 14:17 Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON | 5h35 | 19:52 Sainte-Foy, Quebec City, QC | 0 changesdirect | |
VIA28 Service from Ottawa to Quebec | 16:05 Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON | 5h43 | 21:48 Quebec (Gare du Palais), Quebec City, QC | 0 changesdirect | |
VIA28 Service from Ottawa to Sainte-Foy | 16:05 Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON | 5h16 | 21:21 Sainte-Foy, Quebec City, QC | 0 changesdirect | |
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VIA22 Service from Ottawa to Quebec | 6:07 Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON | 5h40 | 11:47 Quebec (Gare du Palais), Quebec City, QC | 0 changesdirect | |
VIA22 Service from Ottawa to Sainte-Foy | 6:07 Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON | 5h12 | 11:19 Sainte-Foy, Quebec City, QC | 0 changesdirect | |
VIA24 Service from Ottawa to Sainte-Foy | 10:13 Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON | 5h32 | 15:45 Sainte-Foy, Quebec City, QC | 0 changesdirect | |
VIA24 Service from Ottawa to Quebec | 10:13 Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON | 5h59 | 16:12 Quebec (Gare du Palais), Quebec City, QC | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ottawa, ON to Quebec City, QC
Trains from Ottawa, ON to Quebec City, QC run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:29, the last at 16:05. The fastest train covers the 379 km distance in 5h 40m.
Distance 379 km |
Average train duration 5h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 5h 40m |
First train 5:29 |
Last train 16:05 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Seajets from Ottawa, ON to Quebec City, QC trainsSeajets trains will get you between Ottawa, ON and Quebec City, QC from £37. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ottawa, ON to Quebec City, QC train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ottawa, ON to Quebec City, QC by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Quebec City, QC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Ottawa, ON and Quebec City, QC
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