Trains tickets from Ottawa, CA to Halifax, CA

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TodayMay 1
TomorrowMay 2
from $238
SatMay 3
SunMay 4
from $258
MonMay 5
TueMay 6
WedMay 7
from $246
ThuMay 8

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Ottawa
    Departure location: Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Halifax
    Destination location: Halifax, NS
    Operated by: VIA RailVIA Rail
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Ottawa
    Departure location: Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Halifax
    Destination location: Halifax, NS
    Operated by: VIA RailVIA Rail
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Ottawa
    Departure location: Fallowfield, ON
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Halifax
    Destination location: Halifax, NS
    Operated by: VIA RailVIA Rail
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Ottawa
    Departure location: Fallowfield, ON
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Halifax
    Destination location: Halifax, NS
    Operated by: VIA RailVIA Rail
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Ottawa
    Departure location: Fallowfield, ON
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Halifax
    Destination location: Halifax, NS
    Operated by: VIA RailVIA Rail
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 4 ways to go from Ottawa to Halifax.

Bus
Average Price$163 - $305Average Duration1d 4h
24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$174 - $342Average Duration1d 3h
87kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Shuttle
Average Price$183 - $292Average Duration1d 5h
30kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$88 - $88Average Duration14h 30m
40kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Ottawa to Halifax

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Halifax. The journey takes about 14 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $88, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
14h 30mAverage Duration
$88Cheapest ticket
40kgCO₂ emissions

Train Ottawa to Halifax: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$247
Average train trip duration1d 3h
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure11:04am
Distance595 miles (959 km)
Latest train departure2:17pm

Ottawa to Halifax Train

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

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04/30
$265
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05/02
$238
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$258
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Ottawa to Halifax was searched and found on May 2, 2025 with a price of $238

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

You can expect to pay from $238 to $318 for a train ticket from Ottawa to Halifax based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $238 which is on 2025-05-02.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Halifax, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Ottawa and Halifax, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Ottawa to Halifax.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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