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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VIA Rail + Orléans Express | Halifax, NS | Terminus Longueuil (Métro Longueuil) | Cheapest | |||||
 | Halifax, NS | Gare Centrale | Fastest | |||||
| Halifax, NS | Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport | No tags | |||||
VIA Rail + Orléans Express | Halifax, NS | Terminus Longueuil (Métro Longueuil) | No tags | |||||
| Halifax, NS | Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Halifax to Montreal
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Montreal. The journey takes about 12 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 468, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average price | Average duration | CO₂ emissions | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average priceR 2 411 - R 21 750 | Average duration1d | 73kg CO₂e | ||
Carpool | Average priceR 1 468 - R 3 311 | Average duration12h 15m | 33kg CO₂e |
Train Companies
Customers highly praise the service, mentioning that they love it. Some suggest adding complimentary coffee and snacks for long rides to enhance the experience.
VIA Rail Halifax Montreal recent customer reviews
Service was terrific. Economy needs a better menu.
Wendy M.
It was very excellent I so much love it
Osuolale S.
Wish they had complimentary coffee and snacks for the long rides
Johnathan C.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Halifax, CA to Montreal 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 Halifax to Montreal?
The cheapest train tickets from Halifax to Montreal start from R 2 411. The average price for this train route is around R 3 296. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Halifax to Montreal?
The average train journey time from Halifax to Montreal is 1d , covering a distance of 804 km. The quickest train can get you there in 23h 23m and is operated by VIA Rail Canada.
Which train operators serve the Halifax to Montreal route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Halifax to Montreal?
The earliest train from Halifax to Montreal departs at 11:30. And the latest train departs at 11:30.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Halifax, CA to Montreal was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of R 3 019To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Halifax, CA to Montreal as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 3 019 to R 9 432 for a train ticket from Halifax, CA to Montreal based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 3 337, which is on 2025-12-14.
