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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 prices starting from £36. 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 £36, and a flight costs an average of £134.
Distance: 379 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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£61 Average Price Cheapest | £305 Average Price |
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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
VIA28 Service from Ottawa to Sainte-Foy16:055h16Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON21:21Sainte-Foy, Quebec City, QC£561One-way0 changes
Cheapest
VIA28 Service from Ottawa to Sainte-Foy16:055h16Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON21:21Sainte-Foy, Quebec City, QC£561One-way0 changes
Fastest
AC478+
AC197414:502h36Ottawa17:26Quebec£4741One-way1 change
Other options
VIA28 Service from Ottawa to Quebec16:055h43Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON21:48Quebec (Gare du Palais), Quebec City, QC£561One-way0 changes
VIA26 Service from Ottawa to Sainte-Foy14:175h35Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON19:52Sainte-Foy, Quebec City, QC£661One-way0 changes
VIA26 Service from Ottawa to Quebec14:176h02Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON20:19Quebec (Gare du Palais), Quebec City, QC£661One-way0 changes
AC1148+
AC80026:003h31Ottawa9:31Quebec£2791One-way1 change
AC439 · AC11325:054h20Ottawa9:25Quebec£2831One-way1 change
AC449+
AC839810:003h30Ottawa13:30Quebec£4281One-way1 change
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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.

This is compared to other travel options from Ottawa, ON to Quebec City, QC:
A train is £244 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ottawa, ON to Quebec City, QC costing on average £305.
Other travel options to Quebec City, QC take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 39m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Seajets to go to Quebec City, QC by train.
- Travel with pal airlines to go to Quebec City, QC by flight.
- 8 direct trains per day with Seajets.
- 0 direct flights per day with pal airlines.
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