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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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 | Train | North VIA Rail & Greyhound Station | Saskatoon, SK | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | North VIA Rail & Greyhound Station | Saskatoon, SK | Fastest | ||||
| Train | North VIA Rail & Greyhound Station | Saskatoon, SK | No tags | ||||
| Train | North VIA Rail & Greyhound Station | Saskatoon, SK | No tags | ||||
| Train | North VIA Rail & Greyhound Station | Saskatoon, SK | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Edmonton to Saskatoon
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Saskatoon. The journey takes about 6 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 482, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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According to customer reviews, there have been significant delays and long wait times during train journeys. Passengers have reported waiting for over 6 hours from the original departure time and arriving more than 4 hours late. Additionally, there were instances where trains remained stationary for over 8 hours due to engine failure and track congestion without any explanation provided to passengers. These experiences have left customers feeling very unsatisfied with the service provided.
VIA Rail Edmonton Saskatoon recent customer reviews
Why wen u get on the train u sit inside for 4-5 hours last two times and there always 6-7 hours late, this is my very last train ride, plus no food after 8-830pm so all nite u have nothing to eat Just horrible
Randolph W.
Had to wait over 6 hours from our original departure time. We were more than 4 hours late to arrive. I am very unsatisfied with how things went.
Kudzaishe K.
Train was over 4 hours late getting to Edmonton due to earlier delays…. Once we did load we didn’t even pull out of station for ove 8 hours stuck in the train for over 10 hours waiting to get out of city due to engin failure and track being to busy with freight …. Nothing was told to us why we were waiting
Eric S.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Edmonton to Saskatoon by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Edmonton to Saskatoon?
The cheapest train tickets from Edmonton to Saskatoon start from R 1 173. The average price for this train route is around R 1 669. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Edmonton to Saskatoon?
The average train journey time from Edmonton to Saskatoon is 10h 7m, covering a distance of 485 km. The quickest train can get you there in 10h 7m and is operated by VIA Rail Canada.
Which train operators serve the Edmonton to Saskatoon route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Edmonton to Saskatoon?
The earliest train from Edmonton to Saskatoon departs at 19:50. And the latest train departs at 19:50.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Edmonton to Saskatoon was searched and found on 14 Mar 2026 with a price of R 1 404To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Edmonton to Saskatoon as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 404 to R 12 724 for a train ticket from Edmonton to Saskatoon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 404, which is on 2026-03-21.
