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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 an average ticket price of £72 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £72, while a flight costs an average of £318.
Distance: 379 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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£72 Average Price Cheapest | £318 Average Price | £50 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Ottawa, ON to Quebec City, QC
Compare the available ways to get from Ottawa, ON to Quebec City, QC, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The cheapest way to travel from Ottawa, ON to Quebec City, QC is a train with an average price of £72.
This is compared to other travel options from Ottawa, ON to Quebec City, QC:
A train is £246 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ottawa, ON to Quebec City, QC costing on average £318.
The fastest way to travel from Ottawa, ON to Quebec City, QC is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 23m.
Other travel options to Quebec City, QC take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 9m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Ottawa, ON and Quebec City, QC including taking a train and flight.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.
Tickets start at around £72 compared to roughly £50 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£22. The journey takes 5h 39m versus 4h 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Ottawa, ON to Quebec City, QC
How to get to Quebec City, QC from Ottawa, ON by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ottawa, ON to Quebec City, QC is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
PD2210 · PD25098:006h22Ottawa14:22Quebec£2011One-way1 change
Cheapest
- PD2210 · PD25098:006h22Ottawa14:22Quebec£2011One-way1 change
Fastest
- AC1150+
AC800611:152h40Ottawa13:55Quebec£6021One-way1 change
Other options
- PD158 · PD19116:006h20Ottawa22:20Quebec£2041One-way1 change
- PD2248 · PD250910:403h42Ottawa14:22Quebec£3061One-way1 change
- AC1148+
AC77626:003h31Ottawa9:31Quebec£4661One-way1 change
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Best day trips from Quebec City, QC by bus
The most popular day trips by bus from Quebec City, QC are Levis, QC. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Quebec City, QC on Omio.
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FAQs: Ottawa, ON to Quebec City, QC
Travel to Quebec City, 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 Quebec City, QC.
There are 2 options to travel between Ottawa, ON and Quebec City, QC including taking a train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Ottawa, ON to Quebec City, QC is a train with an average price of £72.
This is compared to other travel options from Ottawa, ON to Quebec City, QC:
A train is £246 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ottawa, ON to Quebec City, QC costing on average £318.
The fastest way to travel from Ottawa, ON to Quebec City, QC is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 23m.
Other travel options to Quebec City, QC take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 9m.
The Ottawa, ON to Quebec City, QC distance is approximately 379 km.
The average frequency per day from Ottawa, ON to Quebec City, QC is:
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ottawa, ON and Quebec City, QC as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ottawa, ON to Quebec City, QC:
- Flights mostly depart from Ottawa and arrive in Quebec.
- Trains mostly depart from Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON and arrive in Quebec (Gare du Palais), Quebec City, QC.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ottawa, ON to Quebec City, QC, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Travel with Seajets to go to Quebec City, QC by train.
- Travel with pal airlines, Porter Airlines, Air Canada, Jazz Aviation, Air Canada Rouge to go to Quebec City, QC by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Ottawa, ON to Quebec City, QC with the following travel companies:
- 8 direct trains per day with Seajets.
- 0 direct flights per day with pal airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Ottawa, ON to Quebec City, QC often also extend their vacation to go to Montreal, QC, Westmount, QC, Mont-Royal, QC, Toronto, ON, Vancouver, BC. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Quebec City, QC and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Ottawa, ON to Quebec City, QC, you can choose from several travel options including train and flight.
To fully experience Quebec City, QC, plan for a 3 to 4-day visit to explore its historic sites, cultural attractions, and culinary offerings.
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