How to get from Quebec to Ottawa
4 ways, 379 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
4 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 6h 14m | C$43–181 estimated |
| Fly | 6h 17m | C$140–220 estimated |
| Drive | 7h 9m | C$55–75 estimated |
| Taxi | 7h 9m | C$365–550 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:33 → 14:506h 17m · directVIA Rail VIA RailC$68–181
- 12:17 → 19:096h 52m · 1 changeVIA Rail VIA RailC$45–146
- 12:17 → 19:066h 49m · 2 changesVIA Rail VIA RailC$44–146
- 12:18 → 19:096h 51m · 2 changesRéseau de transport de la capitale (RTC) 11C$43–142
- 12:18 → 19:066h 48m · 3 changesRéseau de transport de la capitale (RTC) 11C$43–142
- 12:21 → 19:096h 48m · 3 changesRéseau de transport de la capitale (RTC) 805C$43–142
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Quebec to Ottawa?
- The fastest way is by train: about 6h 14m door to door. The straight-line distance is 379 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Quebec to Ottawa?
- Train is the cheapest, from C$43. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Quebec to Ottawa?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 2 direct trains, the fastest taking 6h 14m. Fares run C$43–181 across classes.
- How long is the flight from Quebec to Ottawa?
- About 35 min in the air (YQB → YYZ), about 6h 17m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run C$140–220; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Ottawa from Quebec by road?
- About 445 km, roughly 7h 9m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around C$55–75; tolls and parking are extra.