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How to get fromOttawa to Pakenhamby plane or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Ottawa to Pakenham by plane or train

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  1. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Melbourne Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane YOW - MEL
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain train
    28h 29m
    $1,538–2,538

  2. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Albury, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Albury (ABX)plane plane YOW - ABX
    2. Take the train from Albury Station to Broadmeadows Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Pakenham Stationtrain train
    33h 36m
    $1,123–3,890

  3. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane YUL - MEL
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain train
    28h 49m
    $1,474–3,059

  4. Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane YYZ - MEL
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain train
    32h 8m
    $1,338–2,352

  5. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane YOW - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain train
    30h 57m
    $1,222–4,122

  6. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane YUL - AVV
    3. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain train
    32h 28m
    $1,158–4,343

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration28h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$867Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16,665.9 km
  • Duration: 28h 29m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Pakenham, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Ottawa to Pakenham. However, you can take the line 105 bus to Airport / Aéroport, walk to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) airport, fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal, walk to Southern Cross Station, then take the train to Pakenham Station. Alternatively, you can take the train to Dorval, walk to Terminus Dorval, take the bus to YUL Aéroport Montréal-Trudeau, walk to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) airport, fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal, walk to Southern Cross Station, then take the train to Pakenham Station.

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