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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Windsor, ON to Ottawa, ON among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £73 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £73, while a flight costs an average of £378.
Distance: 681 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£131 Average Price | £73 Average Price Cheapest | £378 Average Price | £86 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 19m Average total duration 8h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 17m Average total duration 11h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 36m 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 Windsor, ON to Ottawa, ON, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Windsor, ON to Ottawa, ON:
A coach is £58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Windsor, ON to Ottawa, ON costing on average £131.
A coach is £306 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Windsor, ON to Ottawa, ON costing on average £378.
Other travel options to Ottawa, ON take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 19m.
Coach takes on average 12h 17m.
Tickets start at around £131 compared to roughly £86 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£44. The journey takes 8h 49m versus 7h 36m 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.
How to get to Ottawa, ON from Windsor, ON by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Windsor, ON to Ottawa, ON 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 Ottawa, ON are Montreal, QC, Kingston, ON, Toronto, ON, Cornwall, ON and Brockville, ON. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Ottawa, ON on Omio.
Montreal is known for its French-speaking character, historic core and strong arts scene. It combines Old Montreal’s European feel with varied neighbourhoods, notable food culture and a lively calendar of festivals.
Toronto is Canada’s largest city, known for its skyline, cultural mix and varied food scene. On Lake Ontario, it combines modern towers with lively neighbourhoods, museums and the CN Tower.
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 Windsor, ON to Ottawa, ON.
This is compared to other travel options from Windsor, ON to Ottawa, ON:
A coach is £58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Windsor, ON to Ottawa, ON costing on average £131.
A coach is £306 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Windsor, ON to Ottawa, ON costing on average £378.
Other travel options to Ottawa, ON take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 19m.
Coach takes on average 12h 17m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Windsor, ON and Ottawa, ON as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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