How to Book Train Travel From Ottawa to Montreal

Ottawa is the capitol of Canada and offers train service by VIA Rail Canada out of its station, which is located just 10 minutes from downtown.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• A computer with Internet access.

Choose a Railway Line

1. Book your train travel from Ottawa to Montreal using VIA Rail Canada and their Ottawa station located at 200 Tremblay Road off Highway 417.
2. Know that you can buy your tickets at the ticket counter during the week from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., on Saturdays from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sundays between 7:45 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. There is also a self-service kiosk where you can buy and print your tickets.
3. Decide which of the five trains available on weekdays and the four trains on the weekend you want to book your train travel from Ottawa to Montreal for.
4. Gather some reading materials or your laptop to work on during the hour and a half long train ride to Montreal.
5. Rely on the dependable schedule of the VIA Rail trains with little worry of the trains arriving late. For your peace of mind, you can call VIA Rail at 888-842-7245 to make sure your train is on time.

Select Traveling Class

6. Determine which class you would like to book by deciding between most economical, Comfort class, or most comfortable with more amenities, VIA 1 class. Both classes have wireless Internet service available for your laptop.
7. Spice up your short trip between Ottawa and Montreal with VIA 1 class accommodations, which include a three-course meal with wine and a tasty after-dinner liqueur.
8. Be aware that when you book your reservation during the week, all trains feature assigned seating, but on the weekends, only some trains have assigned seating.

Purchase Tickets

9. Book your tickets from Ottawa to Montreal in one of two different classes and pay a different rate. For a Comfort class one-way ticket, the price range is from $30 to $50 while VIA 1 class will cost you between $80 and $110.
10. Receive a refund or exchange your ticket with minimal fuss as long as you present your ticket along with your receipt coupon to a ticket counter. If you purchased your ticket through a travel agency, you must seek your refund at the agency.
11. Save some money and time by purchasing a Corridorpass for your travels between Ottawa and Montreal. The Corridorpass is good for 10 days of unlimited travel in southern Quebec and southern Ontario for just over $250 for adults and even less for students, seniors and children aged 2 to 17.

Tips & Warnings

• To book train travel from Ottawa to Montreal, call VIA Rail at 1-888-VIA-RAIL or visit the link below.