How to get to Ottawa, ON from Toronto, ON

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Compare train, coach and flight for Toronto, ON to Ottawa, ON

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Toronto, ON to Ottawa, ON among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £29 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 27m. 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 coach costs an average of £29, while a flight costs an average of £326.

Distance: 351 km

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£326

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£75

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£29

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£46

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4h 27m

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4h 57m

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6h 3m

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4h 15m

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The cheapest way to travel from Toronto, ON to Ottawa, ON is a coach with an average price of £29.

This is compared to other travel options from Toronto, ON to Ottawa, ON:

A coach is £45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toronto, ON to Ottawa, ON costing on average £75.

A coach is £297 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Toronto, ON to Ottawa, ON costing on average £326.

The fastest way to travel from Toronto, ON to Ottawa, ON is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 27m.

Other travel options to Ottawa, ON take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 57m.

Coach takes on average 6h 3m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Toronto, ON and Ottawa, ON including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 1h 48m sooner (2h 27m by flight vs 4h 15m by car). Tickets start at around £326 compared to roughly £46 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Toronto, ON to Ottawa, ON

How to get to Ottawa, ON from Toronto, ON by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Toronto, ON to Ottawa, ON is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Infobus0
    23:454h45
    Toronto, ON
    4:30Ottawa, ON
    £221One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Infobus0
    23:454h45
    Toronto, ON
    4:30Ottawa, ON
    £221One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Porter AirlinesPD2265
    19:050h57
    Toronto Island
    20:02Ottawa
    £3001One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:357h00
    Mississauga, Pearson International Airport (Terminal 1 - Ground Level P4), ON
    18:35Ottawa, Hudson's Bay (Bayshore Shopping Centre), ON
    £301One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:357h25
    Mississauga, Pearson International Airport (Terminal 1 - Ground Level P4), ON
    19:00Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON
    £301One-way
    0 changes
  • Infobus0
    10:504h30
    Toronto, ON
    15:20Ottawa, ON
    £301One-way
    0 changes
  • Porter AirlinesPD2446
    11:451h04
    Hamilton
    12:49Ottawa
    £2751One-way
    0 changes
  • WestJetWS892
    23:151h05
    Toronto
    0:20Ottawa
    £2821One-way
    0 changes
  • Porter AirlinesPD2221
    11:550h57
    Toronto Island
    12:52Ottawa
    £3001One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Toronto, ON to Ottawa, ON

Travel to Ottawa, ON 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 Toronto, ON to Ottawa, ON.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Toronto, ON and Ottawa, ON including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Toronto, ON to Ottawa, ON is a coach with an average price of £29.

This is compared to other travel options from Toronto, ON to Ottawa, ON:

A coach is £45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toronto, ON to Ottawa, ON costing on average £75.

A coach is £297 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Toronto, ON to Ottawa, ON costing on average £326.

The fastest way to travel from Toronto, ON to Ottawa, ON is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 27m.

Other travel options to Ottawa, ON take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 57m.

Coach takes on average 6h 3m.

The Toronto, ON to Ottawa, ON distance is approximately 351 km.
The average frequency per day from Toronto, ON to Ottawa, ON is:
  • Around 54 coaches per day.
  • Around 28 flights per day.
  • Around 13 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Toronto, ON and Ottawa, ON as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Toronto, ON to Ottawa, ON:
  • Flights mostly depart from Toronto and arrive in Ottawa.
  • Trains mostly depart from Toronto (Union Station), Toronto, ON and arrive in Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON and arrive in Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Toronto, ON to Ottawa, ON, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Seajets to go to Ottawa, ON by train.
  • Travel with WestJet, Air Canada, Porter Airlines, Jazz Aviation, Air Canada Rouge to go to Ottawa, ON by flight.
  • Travel with Infobus, FlixBus to go to Ottawa, ON by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Toronto, ON to Ottawa, ON with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct trains per day with Seajets.
  • 22 direct flights per day with WestJet, Air Canada, Porter Airlines, Jazz Aviation, Air Canada Rouge.
  • 54 direct coaches per day with Infobus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Toronto, ON to Ottawa, ON often also extend their vacation to go to Montreal, QC, Quebec City, QC, Westmount, QC, Mont-Royal, QC, New York, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ottawa, ON and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Toronto, ON to Ottawa, ON, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Ottawa, ON, you can explore the Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum, enjoy outdoor activities at Gatineau Park, and take a scenic cruise or try white-water rafting on the Ottawa River. Visit the Canadian Tulip Festival in spring for vibrant tulip displays and cultural events, or catch a live performance at the Ottawa Little Theatre. Discover the best sights, including Parliament Hill, the National Gallery of Canada, and the Rideau Canal. Learn about Canada's history at the Canadian Museum of History, and experience the lively atmosphere of ByWard Market.
For a fulfilling experience in Ottawa, ON, plan for a stay of 2 to 3 days to explore its key attractions like Parliament Hill, the National Gallery, and the Rideau Canal.
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