What is the cheapest way to get from Quebec to Ottawa?

The cheapest way to get from Quebec to Ottawa is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 5h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Quebec to Ottawa?

The fastest way to get from Quebec to Ottawa is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $300 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Quebec and Ottawa?

No, there is no direct bus from Quebec to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Quebec, QC - 365 Abraham Martin Street and arriving at Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St via Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Quebec and Ottawa?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Québec and arriving at Ottawa. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Quebec to Ottawa?

The distance between Quebec and Ottawa is 453 km. The road distance is 424.7 km.

How do I travel from Quebec to Ottawa without a car?

The best way to get from Quebec to Ottawa without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs $100 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Quebec to Ottawa?

The train from Québec to Ottawa takes 5h 52m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Quebec to Ottawa bus from?

Quebec to Ottawa bus services, operated by Jaguaride, depart from Quebec, QC - 365 Abraham Martin Street station.

Where do I catch the Quebec to Ottawa train from?

Quebec to Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Québec station.

Train, bus or fly from Quebec to Ottawa?

The best way to get from Quebec to Ottawa is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs $100 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus via Montreal, which costs and takes 5h 56m, you could also fly, which costs $300 - $1,200 and takes 3h 31m.

Where does the Quebec to Ottawa bus arrive?

Quebec to Ottawa bus services, operated by Jaguaride, arrive at Montréal Downtown – Métro Papineau station.

Where does the Quebec to Ottawa train arrive?

Quebec to Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Ottawa station.

Can I drive from Quebec to Ottawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Quebec to Ottawa is 425 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Quebec to Ottawa.

How do I get a train ticket from Quebec to Ottawa?

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Where can I stay near Ottawa?

There are 314+ hotels available in Ottawa.

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There are 5 ways to get from Quebec to Ottawa by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Québec to Ottawatrain VIA Rail
5h 52m
$100–320
Drive 424.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Quebec to Ottawacar 424.7 km
5h 18m
$85–123
Bus via Montreal
1. Take the bus from Quebec, QC - 365 Abraham Martin Street to Montréal Downtown – Métro Papineaubus
2. Take the bus from Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert to Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland Stbus Montreal
5h 56m
Fly
1. Fly from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YQB - YOW
3h 31m
$308–1,108
Bus
1. Take the bus from Québec to Montréalbus Montréal - Québec
2. Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus Montréal - Ottawa
6h 45m
$97–135

Quebec to Ottawa by train

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Distance: 452.8 km
Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Quebec, QC, Canada and Ottawa, ON, Canada?

VIA Rail operates a train from Québec to Ottawa 4 times a day. Tickets cost $100–320 and the journey takes 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quebec, QC - 365 Abraham Martin Street to Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St via Montréal Downtown – Métro Papineau, Station Papineau, Station Berri-UQAM, and Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert in around 5h 56m.

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