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| Gare Centrale | Halifax, NS | Cheapest | ||||
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| Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport | Halifax, NS | No tags | ||||
Tour Express + VIA Rail | Gong Cha-Centre Ville | Halifax, NS | No tags | |||||
Orléans Express + VIA Rail |
| Gare d'autocars de Montréal | Halifax, NS | No tags | ||||
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| Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport | Halifax, NS | No tags | ||||
Tour Express + VIA Rail | Gong Cha-Centre Ville | Halifax, NS | No tags | |||||
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| LAVAL - Métro Cartier | Halifax, NS | No tags |
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Get from Montreal to Halifax
The journey takes about 1 day, 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $133, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5389 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. VIA Rail Canada ticket prices on this trip start at $133
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 traveling 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 from $133. The average price for this train route is around $161. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Montreal to Halifax?
The average train ride duration from Montreal to Halifax is 1d , covering a distance of 497 miles (801 km). The quickest train can get you there in 23h 6m and is operated by VIA Rail Canada.
Which train operators service the Montreal to Halifax route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 4 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Montreal to Halifax?
The earliest train departs from Montreal to Halifax at 1:38pm. And 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 $133To 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 $133 to $1,087 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 $134 which is on 2026-10-16.
