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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ottawa, ON to Montreal, QC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, while a flight costs an average of £462.
Distance: 165 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£45 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest | £462 Average Price | £23 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Ottawa, ON to Montreal, QC, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ottawa, ON to Montreal, QC:
A coach is £29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ottawa, ON to Montreal, QC costing on average £45.
A coach is £445 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ottawa, ON to Montreal, QC costing on average £462.
Other travel options to Montreal, QC take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 53m.
Coach takes on average 3h 49m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (2h 0m by train vs 2h 13m by car). Tickets start at around £45 compared to roughly £23 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Montreal, QC from Ottawa, ON by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Ottawa, ON to Montreal, QC is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Montreal, QC are Quebec City, QC, Ottawa, ON, Trois-Rivières, QC, Kingston, ON and Drummondville, QC. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Montreal, QC on Omio.
Quebec City is known for walled Old Quebec, French-speaking culture and views over the St Lawrence River. Its historic streets, Château Frontenac and strong winter traditions give it a distinctly European feel in North America.
Ottawa is Canada’s capital, known for Parliament Hill, major museums and the Rideau Canal. Its bilingual character, green spaces and clear seasons give it a calm but lively feel.
Travel to Montreal, QC easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ottawa, ON to Montreal, QC.
This is compared to other travel options from Ottawa, ON to Montreal, QC:
A coach is £29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ottawa, ON to Montreal, QC costing on average £45.
A coach is £445 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ottawa, ON to Montreal, QC costing on average £462.
Other travel options to Montreal, QC take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 53m.
Coach takes on average 3h 49m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ottawa, ON and Montreal, QC as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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