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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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| Gare Centrale | Halifax, NS | Cheapest | ||||
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| Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport | Halifax, NS | No tags | ||||
Orléans Express + VIA Rail |
| Gare d'autocars de Montréal | Halifax, NS | No tags | ||||
Tour Express + VIA Rail | Gong Cha-Centre Ville | Halifax, NS | No tags | |||||
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| Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport | Halifax, NS | No tags | ||||
Orléans Express + VIA Rail |
| Gare d'autocars de Montréal | Halifax, NS | No tags | ||||
Tour Express + VIA Rail | Gong Cha-Centre Ville | Halifax, NS | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:31 PM EDT.
Get from Montreal to Halifax
The journey takes about 1 day, 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $191, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train companies
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.
Comfortable reliners.toilet doors an partition doors awkward to use. Design problem
Robert K.
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 $191. The average price for this train route is around $228. 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 and covers 801 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 4 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.
The cheapest trip from Montreal to Halifax, CA was searched and found on Oct 14, 2026 with a price of $194To 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 $194 to $1,580 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 $194 which is on 2026-10-18.
