How far is Montreal from Quebec City?

It's about 234 km (145 miles) from Montreal to Quebec City.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Montreal to Quebec City?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Gare d'autocars de Montréal, in Montreal, and end it at Gare du Palais, in Quebec City.

Are there direct buses between Montreal and Quebec City?

Usually, buses make at least one stop in Sainte-Foy, which is about 25 minutes from Quebec City center. Sainte-Foy is home to Laval University, making this the ideal stop for students on their way to the university. When buying your bus ticket, you'll be able to check all the stops on your route.

Bus Montreal to Quebec City from $45 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Montreal to Quebec City on November 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:50pm	Terminus Longueuil (Métro Longueuil)	4h 10m	10:00pm	Gare du Palais	Cheapest
8:20am	Terminus Longueuil (Métro Longueuil)	2h 30m	10:50am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	Fastest
6:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	3h 25m	9:25am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
6:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	3h 25m	9:25am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
7:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	2h 50m	9:50am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
8:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	2h 50m	10:50am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
9:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	2h 35m	11:35am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
10:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	2h 35m	12:35pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags

Next departures for Montreal to Quebec City on November 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:50pm	Terminus Longueuil (Métro Longueuil)	4h 10m	10:00pm	Gare du Palais	Cheapest
8:20am	Terminus Longueuil (Métro Longueuil)	2h 30m	10:50am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	Fastest
6:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	3h 25m	9:25am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
6:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	3h 25m	9:25am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
7:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	2h 50m	9:50am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
8:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	2h 50m	10:50am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
8:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	2h 50m	10:50am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
9:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	2h 35m	11:35am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags

Next departures for Montreal to Quebec City on November 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:50pm	Terminus Longueuil (Métro Longueuil)	4h 10m	10:00pm	Gare du Palais	Cheapest
8:20am	Terminus Longueuil (Métro Longueuil)	2h 30m	10:50am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	Fastest
6:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	3h 25m	9:25am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
6:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	3h 25m	9:25am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
7:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	2h 50m	9:50am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
8:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	2h 50m	10:50am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
8:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	2h 50m	10:50am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
9:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	2h 35m	11:35am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags

Next departures for Montreal to Quebec City on November 17
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:50pm	Terminus Longueuil (Métro Longueuil)	4h 10m	10:00pm	Gare du Palais	Cheapest
8:20am	Terminus Longueuil (Métro Longueuil)	2h 30m	10:50am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	Fastest
6:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	3h 25m	9:25am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
6:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	3h 25m	9:25am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
7:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	2h 50m	9:50am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
8:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	2h 50m	10:50am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
8:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	2h 50m	10:50am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
9:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	2h 35m	11:35am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags

Next departures for Montreal to Quebec City on November 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	2h 50m	10:50am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	Cheapest
	8:20am	Terminus Longueuil (Métro Longueuil)	2h 30m	10:50am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	Fastest
	6:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	3h 25m	9:25am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
VIA Rail + Orléans Express	7:49am	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	13h 46m	9:35pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
	6:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	3h 25m	9:25am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
	7:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	2h 50m	9:50am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
	8:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	2h 50m	10:50am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
	9:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	2h 35m	11:35am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags

Next departures for Montreal to Quebec City on November 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:50pm	Terminus Longueuil (Métro Longueuil)	4h 10m	10:00pm	Gare du Palais	Cheapest
	8:20am	Terminus Longueuil (Métro Longueuil)	2h 30m	10:50am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	Fastest
	6:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	3h 25m	9:25am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
VIA Rail + Orléans Express	7:49am	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	13h 46m	9:35pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
	6:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	3h 25m	9:25am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
	7:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	2h 50m	9:50am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
	8:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	2h 50m	10:50am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
	8:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	2h 50m	10:50am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags

Next departures for Montreal to Quebec City on November 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:50pm	Terminus Longueuil (Métro Longueuil)	4h 10m	10:00pm	Gare du Palais	Cheapest
	8:20am	Terminus Longueuil (Métro Longueuil)	2h 30m	10:50am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	Fastest
	6:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	3h 25m	9:25am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
VIA Rail + Orléans Express	7:49am	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	13h 46m	9:35pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
	6:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	3h 25m	9:25am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
	7:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	2h 50m	9:50am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
	8:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	2h 50m	10:50am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
	8:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	2h 50m	10:50am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags

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Compare 4 ways to go from Montreal to Quebec City

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Quebec City. The journey takes about 2 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

52carpool per day

2h 45mAverage Duration

234 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$80 - $133	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$55 - $241	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$49 - $100	Average Duration2h 45m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$8 - $70	Average Duration2h 45m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

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Orléans Express

4.5/513,453 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi3.2

Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting its punctuality, comfort, and professional staff. Many appreciated the smooth journeys and friendly drivers who were helpful throughout their trips. However, there were occasional issues such as unclear signage at stations and a non-functional toilet on one occasion. Overall satisfaction remains high among travelers due to efficient operations and courteous personnel.

Orléans Express Montreal Quebec City recent customer reviews

Le chauffeur était très sympathique et m'a rapprocher de mon hôtel en arrêtant sur le coin de la rue.

Cathy M.

November 13, 2025

All was well organized. All staff including the driver were friendly and professional. Very pleasant trip.

Nick J.

October 17, 2025

Very smooth journey. Enjoyed the trip. Only problem was the charging ports, none of them were working for that seat

Sofia K.

October 12, 2025

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Where are the popular stops in Montreal and Quebec City?

Stops in Montreal

A - Gare d'autocars de Montréal

B - YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport

C - Radisson

D - Saint-Denis & Saint-Joseph

E - René-Lévesque & Robert-Bourassa

F - Jean-Talon

Stops in Quebec City

A - Gare du Palais

B - Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois

C - Université Laval

D - Charest est & de la Couronne

E - Sainte-Foy - Place Laurier

F - Musée des Beaux-Arts

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Montreal to Quebec City by bus

How far is Montreal from Quebec City?
It's about 234 km (145 miles) from Montreal to Quebec City.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Montreal to Quebec City?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Gare d'autocars de Montréal, in Montreal, and end it at Gare du Palais, in Quebec City.
Are there direct buses between Montreal and Quebec City?
Usually, buses make at least one stop in Sainte-Foy, which is about 25 minutes from Quebec City center. Sainte-Foy is home to Laval University, making this the ideal stop for students on their way to the university. When buying your bus ticket, you'll be able to check all the stops on your route.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-11

$51

11-12

$52

Today

$52

11-14

$54

11-15

$52

11-16

$54

11-17

$52

11-18

$51

The cheapest trip from Montreal to Quebec City was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $51

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Montreal to Quebec City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $51 to $94 for a bus ticket from Montreal to Quebec City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $51 which is on 2025-11-18.