The average train between Ottawa and Schenectady takes 12h 1m and the fastest train takes 10h 51m. There is at least one train per day from Ottawa to Schenectady. 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 once daily between Ottawa and Schenectady. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ottawa is at 7:45 AM which arrives into Schenectady at 6:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Montréal and take an average of 12h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Ottawa station and arriving at Schenectady station via Montréal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.
Ottawa to Schenectady train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Schenectady train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Schenectady station.
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The distance between Ottawa and Schenectady is 321.1 km. The road distance is 541 km.
You can take a train from Ottawa to Schenectady via Montréal and Montreal Central Station in around 10h 28m.
