Next departures
| 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 | |||||
| Gare Centrale | Halifax, NS | Fastest | |||||
| Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport | Halifax, NS | No tags | |||||
Orléans Express + VIA Rail | Gare d'autocars de Montréal | Halifax, NS | No tags | |||||
| Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport | Halifax, NS | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Montreal to Halifax
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 R 1 757, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average price | Average duration | CO₂ emissions | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average priceR 2 309 - R 8 630 | Average duration1d 1h | 73kg CO₂e | ||
Carpool | Average priceR 1 757 - R 3 326 | Average duration12h 45m | 33kg CO₂e |
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 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 Montreal to Halifax?
The cheapest train tickets from Montreal to Halifax start from R 2 309. The average price for this train route is around R 3 349. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Montreal to Halifax?
The average train journey time from Montreal to Halifax is 1d 1h, covering a distance of 804 km. The quickest train can get 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 run on 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 13:38. And the latest train departs at 18:30.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Montreal to Halifax, CA was searched and found on 12 Dec 2025 with a price of R 3 190To 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 R 3 190 to R 9 467 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 R 3 190, which is on 2025-12-12.
