Train Ottawa - Toronto prices from $47.24

Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto.

The train ride from Ottawa to Toronto lasts on average 4 hr 38 min. Around 8 trains depart a day from Ottawa to Toronto. The average price is $90.01, and the lowest ticket pricing starts at around $47.24.

The train journey from Ottawa to Toronto is operated by Canadian Via Rail. The company is notorious for excellent customer service, high levels of comfort, and breathtaking Canadian scenery. The connections between the cities are frequent, and most are direct. On the route Ottawa-Toronto, Via Rail offers Economy and Business Class. The Economy class on VIA rail has three fares: Escape, Economy, and Economy Plus. Meanwhile, the Business class has two options: Business and Business Plus.

The train follows its way through Ontario's picturesque countryside and the shorelines of Lake Ontario. As it heads eastward to Kingston, it continues along the St. Lawrence River Valley, where passengers can enjoy scenic waterways and local wildlife views.

You can enjoy comfortable, reclining, ergonomic seats in both classes, USB charger stations, and an on-board café where you can have a snack or refreshment. In Business class, you can expect a complimentary drink and meal brought to your seat and two tables if you need to use the laptop and drink your coffee.

Ottawa train station is on Tremblay Road, outside the city center. The station is wheelchair accessible, and it features ATMs, vending machines, VIA rail tickets offices, restaurants, a business lounge for business class passengers, and luggage storage. There is parking near the station if you choose to come by car and it serves the local bus line. There is KLM, Air France shuttle connecting it to the airport.

The Toronto Union Station, located downtown on Front End Street, is the largest in Canada. A beautiful classic station features ATMs, a VIA rail ticket office, a variety of restaurants and cafes, a bank, and a business lounge for Business class passengers. The luggage storage is complimentary for business class passengers; economy ticket holders can use it for a fee. There is a subway and bus station nearby and parking if you decide to come by car. Union Station is entirely wheelchair accessible.

Toronto is a multicultural metropolis with something for everyone. From visiting the nearby Ripley's Aquarium of Canada and exploring the historic Distillery District to taking in some local theater at Young Centre for the Performing Arts, there are plenty of things to do around the area of Union Station. Try shopping on Queen St. West or ride the famous CN Tower ferris wheel.

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