The average train between Kitchener and Ottawa takes 8h 42m and the fastest train takes 6h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Kitchener to Ottawa. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Kitchener and Ottawa. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kitchener is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Ottawa at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kitchener to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Kitchener station and arriving at Ottawa station via Union Station GO station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
Kitchener to Ottawa train services, operated by GO Transit, depart from Kitchener GO station.
Kitchener to Ottawa train services, operated by GO Transit, arrive at Ottawa station.
Book your Kitchener to Ottawa train tickets online with GO Transit and VIA Rail.
The distance between Kitchener and Ottawa is 441.3 km. The road distance is 550 km.
You can take a train from Kitchener GO to Ottawa via Toronto Union Station in around 7h 28m.