Trains from Vancouver to Ottawa

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Today29 Apr
Tomorrow30 Apr
Wed1 May
Thu2 May
Fri3 May
from US$574
Sat4 May
Sun5 May
Mon6 May
from US$546

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 3 May at
    Departure city: Vancouver
    Departure location: Pacific Central Station
    Arrival time: 7 May at
    Destination city: Ottawa
    Destination location: Fallowfield, ON
    Operated by: VIA RailVIA Rail
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    US$574
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: 3 May at
    Departure city: Vancouver
    Departure location: Pacific Central Station
    Arrival time: 7 May at
    Destination city: Ottawa
    Destination location: Fallowfield, ON
    Operated by: VIA RailVIA Rail
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    US$589
  • Departure time: 3 May at
    Departure city: Vancouver
    Departure location: Pacific Central Station
    Arrival time: 7 May at
    Destination city: Ottawa
    Destination location: Fallowfield, ON
    Operated by: VIA RailVIA Rail
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    US$607
Train Vancouver to Ottawa: Trip Overview

Train Vancouver to Ottawa: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$495
Average train trip duration4d 4h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure15:00
Distance2195 miles
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

CA train company: VIA Rail Canada

Vancouver to Ottawa Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains1
Earliest and Latest Train Departures15:00
Minimum PriceUS$546
Average Ticket PriceUS$495
Minimum Trip Duration4d4h
Average Train Trip Duration4d4h
Distance2195 miles
Train Companies on This RouteVIA Rail Canada
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Vancouver - Ottawa

The average train ticket price from Vancouver to Ottawa is US$495. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Vancouver to Ottawa is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between Vancouver and Ottawa is around 4d 4h, although the fastest train will take about 4d 4h. This is the time it takes to travel the 2198 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Vancouver to Ottawa can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Vancouver to Ottawa by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from Vancouver to Ottawa, you can travel comfortably and safely with VIA Rail Canada.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Vancouver to Ottawa is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Ottawa you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Vancouver and Ottawa, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real-life musical score by curating a personalised train travel playlist – the perfect accompaniment for your journey from Vancouver to Ottawa.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60m under the Great Wall of China!

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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