Find trains from Toronto to Ottawa

Toronto to Ottawa trains depart from either Toronto Union Station or Toronto Guildwood Go station and have their final destinations as either Ottawa Train Station or Ottawa Fallowfield. Toronto Union Station is one mile away from downtown Toronto. Travelers can get to the station by taxi, which takes about seven minutes. Toronto Guildwood Go station is located in the Scarborough district of Toronto, 12 miles from downtown Toronto and accessible by train.

VIA Rail Canada offers free Wi-Fi on board most of its trains from Toronto to Ottawa as well as in lounges and some stations in the Quebec City-Windsor corridor. Since Ottawa to Toronto trains go through this corridor, they are part of the trains with complimentary Wi-Fi for passengers. This train company offers good signal strength across a majority of its coverage area. Even though the trains from Toronto to Ottawa have Wi-Fi, passengers are asked to avoid uploading large files, streaming videos, or downloading large files. Travelers using video conference services are advised to ensure they use earphones. Passengers are also asked to note that connecting to the train’s Wi-Fi permits VIA Rail Canada to access some of their connection information such as their Media Access Control (MAC) address.

The train ride from Toronto to Ottawa offers travelers a chance to experience the beauty of Canada from the comfort of their seats. One of the beauties along this route is the Laveanne Lavender Fields. These are large lavender farms with a maze-like design located in Ontario. Travelers can also see Remic Rapids Park. This waterfront park is popular for its rock sculptures designed by local artist John Felice Ceprano. Towards the end of the journey, travelers can also gaze at the beauty of the Ottawa River, which stretches over 620 miles and was the major trade route of Eastern Canada. This river was named after the Algonquin word “to trade.”

You do not need a passport for domestic travels in Canada. Therefore, travelers on trains to Ottawa from Toronto do not require a passport. Passengers may only need to show an ID when using a discount rate that applies only to a certain age group. This will help identify you and prove that you are of the required age. Despite this, travelers are advised to have a photo ID before boarding the trains.

The VIA Rail Canada train company has specific guidelines on the weight and height of baggage travelers are allowed to carry depending on their class of service for trains to Ottawa from Toronto. For carry-on baggage, travelers with economy class are allowed one personal item with a maximum weight of 25 lbs and one large item weighing a maximum of 50 lbs or two small items weighing a maximum of 25 lbs each. One additional item weighing a maximum of 50 lbs is allowed at a fee. For business class, travelers are allowed one personal item weighing a maximum of 25 lbs and two large items weighing a maximum of 50 lbs each. For the sleeper plus or prestige class, passengers are allowed one personal item weighing a maximum of 25 lbs and two small items weighing 25 lbs each. Travelers aren’t allowed to carry weapons, household appliances, or furniture. A few non-standard items like golf bags, skis, and oversized music instruments count as part of the baggage allowance and can be taken onto the train as carry-on or checked baggage. Passengers can locate more information on luggage restrictions and Toronto to Ottawa train tickets on the train website.

See available tickets from Toronto to Ottawa for this week that start at $213 one-way.

The fastest journey time from Toronto to Ottawa is 3h 31m. Depending on the train you select, the travel time may vary by up to 1h 07m. AccesRail is one of the fastest options available.

Ride to your destination comfortably on AccesRail. Consider AccesRail as it’s been found as the cheapest option to get from Toronto to Ottawa starting at $404.

Toronto and Ottawa are 218.5 mi apart from one another, but the actual distance by train depends on the route taken. 3h 31m is a normal train duration for this route.

Taking a train to Ottawa from Toronto has a carbon footprint of 52lb, on average. Choosing the train for this trip reduces your carbon footprint by about 52% vs. flying. Buses to Ottawa from Toronto have a carbon footprint of 33lb on average.

We’ve found that taking a flight from Toronto to Ottawa with Air Canada is more time-efficient when based simply on travel duration. A train from Toronto to Ottawa or a bus from Toronto to Ottawa can take you longer than a 1h 04m flight.

A bus from Toronto to Ottawa is currently going to be the least expensive option currently available. You can also find deals for a flight from Toronto to Ottawa starting at $102, or consider a train from Toronto to Ottawa starting at $404. Both of these alternative options are worth considering when looking to reach your destination.