How much is the train ticket from Ottawa to Kitchener?

The cheapest train tickets from Ottawa to Kitchener start from MAD 800. The average price for this train route is around MAD 1,291. 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 Ottawa to Kitchener?

The average train ride duration from Ottawa to Kitchener is 8h 52m, covering a distance of 271 miles (436 km). The quickest train can get you there in 7h 11m and is operated by VIA Rail Canada .

Which train operators service the Ottawa to Kitchener route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 6 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Ottawa to Kitchener?

The earliest train departs from Ottawa to Kitchener at 8:29am. And the latest train departs at 12:05pm.

Train Ottawa to Kitchener from MAD 702 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for Ottawa to Kitchener on June 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
MapleBus + Go Transit	10:00am	Ottawa - Downtown Rideau	14h 38m	12:38am	Kitchener GO	Cheapest
	12:05pm	Fallowfield, ON	7h 11m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	Fastest
	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
MapleBus + Go Transit	10:40am	Fallowfield - MacEwen Gas station	13h 58m	12:38am	Kitchener GO	No tags
	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
MapleBus + Go Transit	10:25am	Ottawa-Bayshore - OC Transpo Bus Stop	14h 13m	12:38am	Kitchener GO	No tags
	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to Kitchener on June 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
MapleBus + Go Transit	7:00am	Ottawa - Downtown Rideau	10h 26m	5:26pm	Kitchener GO	Cheapest
	12:05pm	Fallowfield, ON	7h 11m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	Fastest
	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
MapleBus + Go Transit	7:40am	Fallowfield - MacEwen Gas station	9h 46m	5:26pm	Kitchener GO	No tags
	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
MapleBus + Go Transit	7:25am	Ottawa-Bayshore - OC Transpo Bus Stop	10h 1m	5:26pm	Kitchener GO	No tags
	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to Kitchener on June 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Go Transit	9:00am	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	11h 4m	8:04pm	Kitchener GO	Cheapest
	12:05pm	Fallowfield, ON	7h 11m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	Fastest
	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
FlixBus + Go Transit	9:40am	Terry Fox / Centrum	10h 24m	8:04pm	Kitchener GO	No tags
MapleBus + Go Transit	7:40am	Fallowfield - MacEwen Gas station	9h 46m	5:26pm	Kitchener GO	No tags
	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
FlixBus + Go Transit	9:25am	Ottawa (Bayshore)	10h 39m	8:04pm	Kitchener GO	No tags
	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to Kitchener on July 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
MapleBus + Go Transit	7:00am	Ottawa - Downtown Rideau	10h 26m	5:26pm	Kitchener GO	Cheapest
	12:05pm	Fallowfield, ON	7h 11m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	Fastest
	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
MapleBus + Go Transit	7:40am	Fallowfield - MacEwen Gas station	9h 46m	5:26pm	Kitchener GO	No tags
	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
MapleBus + Go Transit	7:25am	Ottawa-Bayshore - OC Transpo Bus Stop	10h 1m	5:26pm	Kitchener GO	No tags
	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to Kitchener on July 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
MapleBus + Go Transit	7:00am	Ottawa - Downtown Rideau	10h 26m	5:26pm	Kitchener GO	Cheapest
	12:05pm	Fallowfield, ON	7h 11m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	Fastest
	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
MapleBus + Go Transit	7:40am	Fallowfield - MacEwen Gas station	9h 46m	5:26pm	Kitchener GO	No tags
	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
MapleBus + Go Transit	7:25am	Ottawa-Bayshore - OC Transpo Bus Stop	10h 1m	5:26pm	Kitchener GO	No tags
	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to Kitchener on July 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:43am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	7h 33m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	Cheapest
12:05pm	Fallowfield, ON	7h 11m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	Fastest
8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
9:35am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	9h 41m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to Kitchener on July 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Go Transit	9:00am	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	15h 38m	12:38am	Kitchener GO	Cheapest
	12:05pm	Fallowfield, ON	7h 11m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	Fastest
	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
FlixBus + Go Transit	12:45pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	11h 53m	12:38am	Kitchener GO	No tags
	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
FlixBus + Go Transit	9:40am	Terry Fox / Centrum	14h 58m	12:38am	Kitchener GO	No tags
	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
FlixBus + Go Transit	9:25am	Ottawa (Bayshore)	15h 13m	12:38am	Kitchener GO	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Ottawa to Kitchener

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Kitchener. The journey takes about 9 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just MAD 274, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

35bus per day

9h 35mAverage Duration

270 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceMAD 274 - MAD 1,171	Average Duration9h 35m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceMAD 800 - MAD 2,508	Average Duration8h 52m	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average PriceMAD 720 - MAD 720	Average Duration16h 25m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Train Companies

VIA Rail Canada

4.1/54,893 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.6

Based on 4893 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 MAD 800

VIA Rail Ottawa Kitchener recent customer reviews

The train was very slow, missed my flight because it got stuck and it took 2 and half hours to get it moving. I am so disappointed with the service

Iyobosa I.

February 17, 2025

2 hrs delay !!

Arwa S.

July 24, 2023

CA train companies:Amtrak, VIA Rail Canada, Union Pearson Express

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Ottawa, CA to Kitchener, ON 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 Ottawa to Kitchener?
The cheapest train tickets from Ottawa to Kitchener start from MAD 800. The average price for this train route is around MAD 1,291. 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 Ottawa to Kitchener?
The average train ride duration from Ottawa to Kitchener is 8h 52m, covering a distance of 271 miles (436 km). The quickest train can get you there in 7h 11m and is operated by VIA Rail Canada.
Which train operators service the Ottawa to Kitchener route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 6 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Ottawa to Kitchener?
The earliest train departs from Ottawa to Kitchener at 8:29am. And the latest train departs at 12:05pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

06/25

MAD 1,367

06/26

MAD 1,372

Today

MAD 1,448

06/28

MAD 1,351

06/29

MAD 1,088

06/30

MAD 1,070

07/01

MAD 970

07/02

MAD 1,195

The cheapest trip from Ottawa, CA to Kitchener, ON was searched and found on Jul 1, 2026 with a price of MAD 970

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Ottawa, CA to Kitchener, ON, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from MAD 970 to MAD 2,862 for a train ticket from Ottawa, CA to Kitchener, ON based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at MAD 970 which is on 2026-07-01.