How much is the train ticket from Montreal to Halifax?

The cheapest train tickets from Montreal to Halifax start at $189. The average price for this train route is around $274. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Montreal to Halifax?

The average train trip from Montreal to Halifax takes 1d 1h and covers 804 km. The quickest train gets you there in 23h 6m and is operated by VIA Rail Canada .

Which train operators serve the Montreal to Halifax route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 3 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Montreal to Halifax?

The earliest train from Montreal to Halifax departs at 1:38pm. The latest train departs at 6:30pm.

Train Montreal to Halifax from $261 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Montreal to Halifax on December 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:30pm	Gare Centrale	23h 6m	6:36pm	Halifax, NS	Cheapest
	6:30pm	Gare Centrale	23h 6m	6:36pm	Halifax, NS	Fastest
	1:38pm	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	1d 3h	6:36pm	Halifax, NS	No tags
Orléans Express + VIA Rail	7:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	1d 10h	6:36pm	Halifax, NS	No tags
	1:38pm	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	1d 3h	6:36pm	Halifax, NS	No tags

Next departures for Montreal to Halifax on December 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Orléans Express + VIA Rail	7:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	1d 10h	6:36pm	Halifax, NS	Cheapest
	6:30pm	Gare Centrale	23h 6m	6:36pm	Halifax, NS	Fastest
	1:38pm	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	1d 3h	6:36pm	Halifax, NS	No tags
Orléans Express + VIA Rail	12:00pm	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	1d 5h	6:36pm	Halifax, NS	No tags
	1:38pm	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	1d 3h	6:36pm	Halifax, NS	No tags

Next departures for Montreal to Halifax on December 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Tour Express + VIA Rail	8:00am	Centre Ville, 1597 Rue St-Hubert	1d 9h	6:36pm	Halifax, NS	Cheapest
	6:30pm	Gare Centrale	23h 6m	6:36pm	Halifax, NS	Fastest
	1:38pm	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	1d 3h	6:36pm	Halifax, NS	No tags
Orléans Express + VIA Rail	7:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	1d 10h	6:36pm	Halifax, NS	No tags
	1:38pm	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	1d 3h	6:36pm	Halifax, NS	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 1:52 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Montreal to Halifax

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Halifax. The journey takes about 12 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $144, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

12h 45mAverage Duration

790 kmDistance

33kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Train	Average Price$189 - $705	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 73kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$144 - $272	Average Duration12h 45m	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e

Train companies

VIA Rail Canada

4/54,694 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.6

Passengers have reported that the staff provided excellent assistance, ensuring a pleasant and safe journey. However, some users noted that while the recliners were comfortable, there were design issues with toilet doors and partition doors being awkward to use.

VIA Rail Montreal Halifax recent customer reviews

As my first time traveling on a train the staff were amazing and helpful. They made sure that the passengers were happy and safe.

Anna B.

August 1, 2025

Comfortable reliners.toilet doors an partition doors awkward to use. Design problem

Robert K.

September 10, 2024

CA train and bus companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Union Pearson Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Montreal to Halifax, CA by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Montreal to Halifax?
The cheapest train tickets from Montreal to Halifax start at $189. The average price for this train route is around $274. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Montreal to Halifax?
The average train trip from Montreal to Halifax takes 1d 1h and covers 804 km. The quickest train gets you there in 23h 6m and is operated by VIA Rail Canada.
Which train operators serve the Montreal to Halifax route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Montreal to Halifax?
The earliest train from Montreal to Halifax departs at 1:38pm. The latest train departs at 6:30pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12-09

No data

12-10

$301

Today

No data

12-12

$261

12-13

No data

12-14

$316

12-15

No data

12-16

No data

The cheapest trip from Montreal to Halifax, CA was searched and found on Dec 12, 2025 with a price of $261

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

You can expect to pay from $261 to $774 for a train ticket from Montreal to Halifax, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $261 which is on 2025-12-12.