The average train between Ottawa and Windsor takes 11h 43m and the fastest train takes 9h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Ottawa to Windsor. 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 Ottawa and Windsor. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ottawa is at 6:03 PM which arrives into Windsor at 11:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Windsor. However, there are services departing from Ottawa station and arriving at Windsor station via Toronto Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.
Ottawa to Windsor train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Windsor train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Windsor station.
Book your Ottawa to Windsor train tickets online with VIA Rail.
The distance between Ottawa and Windsor is 680.8 km. The road distance is 803 km.
You can take a train from Ottawa to Windsor via Toronto Union Station in around 9h 42m.