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Kitchener to Ottawa (Region) trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kitchener and Ottawa (Region) takes 8h 43m and the fastest train takes 6h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Kitchener to Ottawa (Region). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 43m
Duration
550 km
Distance
$184
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Kitchener GO to Union Station GOtrain train Ki
  2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain train VIA Rail
7h 28m
$113–335

Kitchener to Ottawa (Region) train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Kitchener and Ottawa (Region). 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 (Region) at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    GO TransitVIA Rail14h 33m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 54m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 32m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail8h 18m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    GO TransitVIA Rail7h 18m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    GO TransitVIA Rail16h 12m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    GO TransitVIA Rail7h 18m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    GO TransitVIA Rail8h 12m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    GO TransitVIA Rail16h 12m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 54m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 32m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail8h 18m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 54m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 32m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail7h 1m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 54m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 32m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail8h 18m • 1 change

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    GO TransitVIA Rail6h 36m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kitchener to Ottawa (Region)? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Kitchener to Ottawa (Region).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 550.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between Kitchener, ON, Canada and Ottawa (Region), ON, Canada?

You can take a train from Kitchener GO to Ottawa via Toronto Union Station in around 7h 28m.

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