Next available departures

Next departures for Kitchener to Ottawa on September 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Go Transit + TN Coaches	Wi‑Fi Power outlets	12:27pm	VIA Rail Station	8h 33m	9:00pm	Bayshore Mall-Ottawa	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:04pm	VIA Rail Station	8h 25m	8:29pm	Fallowfield, ON	Fastest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:04pm	VIA Rail Station	8h 25m	8:29pm	Fallowfield, ON	No tags
Go Transit + TN Coaches	Wi‑Fi Power outlets	11:38am	Weber St E at Montgomery Rd - 02204	9h 22m	9:00pm	Bayshore Mall-Ottawa	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:04pm	VIA Rail Station	9h 8m	9:12pm	Fallowfield, ON	No tags
Go Transit + TN Coaches	Wi‑Fi Power outlets	12:33pm	Weber St E at Montgomery Rd - 02204	8h 27m	9:00pm	Bayshore Mall-Ottawa	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:04pm	VIA Rail Station	9h 8m	9:12pm	Fallowfield, ON	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:04pm	VIA Rail Station	8h 45m	8:49pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags

Next departures for Kitchener to Ottawa on September 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Go Transit + FlixBus	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:24am	VIA Rail Station	11h 56m	6:20pm	Kanata	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:04pm	VIA Rail Station	7h 36m	7:40pm	Fallowfield, ON	Fastest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:04pm	VIA Rail Station	7h 36m	7:40pm	Fallowfield, ON	No tags
Go Transit + FlixBus	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:21am	VIA Rail Station	10h 59m	6:20pm	Kanata	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:04pm	VIA Rail Station	7h 36m	7:40pm	Fallowfield, ON	No tags
Go Transit + FlixBus	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:42am	Weber St E at Montgomery Rd - 02204	13h 38m	6:20pm	Kanata	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:04pm	VIA Rail Station	7h 36m	7:40pm	Fallowfield, ON	No tags
Go Transit + FlixBus	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:30am	Weber St E at Montgomery Rd - 02204	11h 50m	6:20pm	Kanata	No tags

Next departures for Kitchener to Ottawa on September 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
VIA Rail + Megabus Canada		12:04pm	VIA Rail Station	10h 46m	10:50pm	St-Laurent station, Platform E	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:04pm	VIA Rail Station	7h 36m	7:40pm	Fallowfield, ON	Fastest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:04pm	VIA Rail Station	7h 36m	7:40pm	Fallowfield, ON	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:04pm	VIA Rail Station	7h 36m	7:40pm	Fallowfield, ON	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:04pm	VIA Rail Station	7h 36m	7:40pm	Fallowfield, ON	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:04pm	VIA Rail Station	7h 36m	7:40pm	Fallowfield, ON	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:04pm	VIA Rail Station	7h 56m	8:00pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:04pm	VIA Rail Station	7h 56m	8:00pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags

Next departures for Kitchener to Ottawa on September 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Go Transit + FlixBus	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:24am	VIA Rail Station	11h 41m	6:05pm	Kanata	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:04pm	VIA Rail Station	7h 36m	7:40pm	Fallowfield, ON	Fastest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:04pm	VIA Rail Station	7h 36m	7:40pm	Fallowfield, ON	No tags
Go Transit + FlixBus	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:21am	VIA Rail Station	10h 44m	6:05pm	Kanata	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:04pm	VIA Rail Station	7h 36m	7:40pm	Fallowfield, ON	No tags
Go Transit + FlixBus	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:42am	Weber St E at Montgomery Rd - 02204	13h 23m	6:05pm	Kanata	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:04pm	VIA Rail Station	7h 36m	7:40pm	Fallowfield, ON	No tags
Go Transit + FlixBus	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:30am	Weber St E at Montgomery Rd - 02204	11h 35m	6:05pm	Kanata	No tags

Next departures for Kitchener to Ottawa on October 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Go Transit + FlixBus	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:24am	VIA Rail Station	11h 41m	6:05pm	Kanata	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:04pm	VIA Rail Station	7h 36m	7:40pm	Fallowfield, ON	Fastest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:04pm	VIA Rail Station	7h 36m	7:40pm	Fallowfield, ON	No tags
Go Transit + FlixBus	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:21am	VIA Rail Station	10h 44m	6:05pm	Kanata	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:04pm	VIA Rail Station	7h 36m	7:40pm	Fallowfield, ON	No tags
Go Transit + FlixBus	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:42am	Weber St E at Montgomery Rd - 02204	13h 23m	6:05pm	Kanata	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:04pm	VIA Rail Station	7h 36m	7:40pm	Fallowfield, ON	No tags
Go Transit + FlixBus	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:30am	Weber St E at Montgomery Rd - 02204	11h 35m	6:05pm	Kanata	No tags

Next departures for Kitchener to Ottawa on October 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Go Transit + FlixBus	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:24am	VIA Rail Station	11h 41m	6:05pm	Kanata	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:04pm	VIA Rail Station	7h 36m	7:40pm	Fallowfield, ON	Fastest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:04pm	VIA Rail Station	7h 36m	7:40pm	Fallowfield, ON	No tags
Go Transit + FlixBus	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:21am	VIA Rail Station	10h 44m	6:05pm	Kanata	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:04pm	VIA Rail Station	7h 36m	7:40pm	Fallowfield, ON	No tags
Go Transit + FlixBus	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	4:42am	Weber St E at Montgomery Rd - 02204	13h 23m	6:05pm	Kanata	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:04pm	VIA Rail Station	7h 36m	7:40pm	Fallowfield, ON	No tags
Go Transit + FlixBus	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:30am	Weber St E at Montgomery Rd - 02204	11h 35m	6:05pm	Kanata	No tags

Next departures for Kitchener to Ottawa on October 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Go Transit + FlixBus	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:40am	VIA Rail Station	11h 25m	6:05pm	Kanata	Cheapest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:04pm	VIA Rail Station	9h 48m	9:52pm	Fallowfield, ON	Fastest
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:04pm	VIA Rail Station	9h 48m	9:52pm	Fallowfield, ON	No tags
Go Transit + FlixBus	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:30am	VIA Rail Station	10h 35m	6:05pm	Kanata	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:04pm	VIA Rail Station	9h 48m	9:52pm	Fallowfield, ON	No tags
Go Transit + FlixBus	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:41am	Weber St E at Montgomery Rd - 02204	11h 24m	6:05pm	Kanata	No tags
	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:04pm	VIA Rail Station	10h 9m	10:13pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags
Go Transit + FlixBus	Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:46am	Weber St E at Montgomery Rd - 02204	11h 19m	6:05pm	Kanata	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Kitchener to Ottawa

We recommend taking the shuttle

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Shuttle stands out as a good way to reach Ottawa. The journey takes about 8 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just MX$1,143, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8shuttle per day

8h 5mAverage Duration

433 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceMX$341 - MX$2,503	Average Duration10h 20m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceMX$1,301 - MX$7,165	Average Duration7h 56m	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average PriceMX$1,143 - MX$1,584	Average Duration8h 5m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Train companies

VIA Rail Canada

4.1/55,343 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.8

Wi‑Fi3.6

Passengers have shared positive experiences, highlighting the friendly staff and punctuality of trips. The cleanliness and quality of food services were also appreciated. However, some users noted that internet connectivity could be improved for an even better travel experience. Overall, many travelers are enthusiastic about choosing this mode of transportation again in the future.

VIA Rail Kitchener Ottawa recent customer reviews

I enjoed the friendly manners of all staff in stations and aboard. I enjoyed the punctuality of the trip with the scheduled.

Rashid A.

December 18, 2024

Horrible first time experience with VIA. Both my trains had a 6+ hour delay! Terrible service and constant delays after delays. I missed my meetings, time, money, and hotel room. Yet, VIA will never compensate me back for that.

Raquel R.

December 3, 2024

Some off the staff could do with a better manner of speaking with the public . But since the pandemic been coming across this every were . The food and services on the train were wonderful . Internet was poor . Was very clean . And on time . Would love ❤️ to travel to BC on the train it’s now my go to way off travelling .

Kristine C.

April 14, 2023

CA train companies:Amtrak, VIA Rail Canada, Union Pearson Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, CA by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Kitchener to Ottawa?
The cheapest train tickets from Kitchener to Ottawa start at MX$1,301. The average price for this train route is around MX$1,810. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Kitchener to Ottawa?
The average train trip from Kitchener to Ottawa takes 7h 56m and covers 436 km. The quickest train gets you there in 7h 26m and is operated by VIA Rail Canada.
Which train operators serve the Kitchener to Ottawa route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Kitchener to Ottawa?
The earliest train from Kitchener to Ottawa departs at 12:04pm. The latest train departs at 12:20pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09-24

MX$1,669

09-25

MX$2,164

Today

MX$2,023

09-27

MX$5,415

09-28

MX$2,023

09-29

MX$1,414

09-30

MX$1,387

10-01

MX$1,414

The cheapest trip from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, CA was searched and found on Sep 30, 2026 with a price of MX$1,387

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, CA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from MX$1,387 to MX$6,382 for a train ticket from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at MX$1,387 which is on 2026-09-30.