The average train between Ottawa and Kitchener takes 8h 41m and the fastest train takes 6h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Ottawa to Kitchener. 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 5 times a day between Ottawa and Kitchener. The earliest departure is at 4:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Ottawa is at 6:03 PM which arrives into Kitchener at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Kitchener. However, there are services departing from Ottawa station and arriving at Kitchener station via Toronto Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
Ottawa to Kitchener train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Kitchener train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Kitchener GO station.
Book your Ottawa to Kitchener train tickets online with VIA Rail and GO Transit.
The distance between Ottawa and Kitchener is 441.3 km. The road distance is 550 km.
You can take a train from Ottawa to Kitchener GO via Union Station GO in around 7h 16m.