Find trains from Halifax to Montreal

Yes, VIA Rail trains from Halifax to Montreal offer free Wi-Fi service to passengers. Wi-Fi is also available in the train station business lounges and at some stations. When riding the Ocean train to Montreal from Halifax, you can access Wi-Fi in the service car. Passengers can use Wi-Fi to check email or browse the Internet and social media but should avoid streaming movies or downloading and uploading large files. Your internet speed will be automatically reduced if you use too much bandwidth on Halifax to Montreal trains.

When you take a train ride from Halifax to Montreal, you will have the opportunity to take in plenty of beautiful scenery and attractions along the way. You will see lots of forests and green landscapes throughout your journey. After leaving the train station, Halifax to Montreal trains pass large grain elevators that cut through a deep stone cliff and around through Bedford Basin. You will also pass the Canadian National Freight trains and cross the St. Lawrence River in Montreal. Your travel by train from Halifax to Montreal can be quite a scenic ride.

Yes, pets are allowed on Halifax to Montreal trains, and they can either be carried in the passenger cars or checked with their luggage. Passengers may travel with their pets as long as they are small enough to fit into a carrier that they carry themselves. The pet’s carrier should be stiff and inflexible, and your pet should be able to move around and stand in it freely. If you plan to travel with your pet, you should make a reservation immediately after purchasing your train ticket. VIA Rail also recommends that you inform them roughly two days before the travel day because there is limited space. When traveling by train to Montreal from Halifax, you will need to pay an additional fee to bring your pet onboard.

Before you board the train to Montreal from Halifax, you will need to show your government-issued ID along with your boarding pass, if you're asked to do so. However, a passport is not necessary to travel on this route. When buying your train ticket, we suggest you increase efficiency in a matter of seconds by using your smartphone. Once you complete your purchase, a bar code will be sent to you via email for an eligible seat on one of the trains. As you board the train, you can show the printed version of your boarding pass or easily show the barcode on your smartphone.

Before you board your train from Halifax to Montreal, we recommend that you carefully review the luggage rules, as they contain crucial information about your carry-on baggage, checked baggage, and other information that you should not overlook. The email that you receive containing your boarding pass will also include more information regarding specific measurements for the luggage that you are allowed to carry. Even so, when traveling on Halifax to Montreal trains, your baggage allowance is determined by your class of service selected. The maximum weight for checked goods is around 70 pounds (30 kg), while the maximum length is roughly 71 inches (180 cm). Younger babies held by their parents are entitled to the carry-on baggage allowance. Similarly, the checked baggage allowance accounts for infants with car seats.

The most time-efficient journey by train from Halifax Intl to Montreal currently available is 21h 34m. Travel time can vary by 0h 01m, so prioritize nonstop options for the quickest arrival.

The distance between Halifax Intl and Montreal is about 490.4 mi in a straight line. The train route will be significantly longer to account for any stops and obstacles. The train takes 21h 34m, typically.