How much does a train ticket from Ottawa to Waterloo cost?

The average train ticket price from Ottawa to Waterloo is $164. The best way to find train tickets from Ottawa to Waterloo is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Ottawa to Waterloo?

A train trip between Ottawa and Waterloo is around 10h 57m, although the fastest train will take about 8h 43m. This is the time it takes to travel the 273 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Ottawa and Waterloo?

The number of trains from Ottawa to Waterloo can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Ottawa to Waterloo by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Train Ottawa to Waterloo from $80

Next departures

Next departures for Ottawa to Waterloo on October 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
VIA Rail + Go Transit	9:56am	Fallowfield, ON	12h 48m	10:44pm	Wilfrid Laurier University	Cheapest
VIA Rail + Go Transit	9:56am	Fallowfield, ON	12h 48m	10:44pm	Wilfrid Laurier University	Fastest
VIA Rail + Go Transit	9:56am	Fallowfield, ON	12h 48m	10:44pm	Wilfrid Laurier University	No tags
VIA Rail + Go Transit	9:56am	Fallowfield, ON	12h 48m	10:44pm	Wilfrid Laurier University	No tags
VIA Rail + Go Transit	9:56am	Fallowfield, ON	12h 48m	10:44pm	Wilfrid Laurier University	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to Waterloo on October 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
VIA Rail + Go Transit	9:35am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	11h 46m	9:21pm	Weber St E at Queen St N	Cheapest
VIA Rail + Go Transit	10:24am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 57m	9:21pm	Weber St E at Queen St N	Fastest
VIA Rail + Go Transit	9:35am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	11h 46m	9:21pm	Weber St E at Queen St N	No tags
VIA Rail + Go Transit	9:35am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	11h 46m	9:21pm	Weber St E at Queen St N	No tags
VIA Rail + Go Transit	10:24am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 57m	9:21pm	Weber St E at Queen St N	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to Waterloo on October 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
VIA Rail + Go Transit	11:43am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	9h 38m	9:21pm	Weber St E at Queen St N	Cheapest
VIA Rail + Go Transit	11:43am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	9h 38m	9:21pm	Weber St E at Queen St N	Fastest
VIA Rail + Go Transit	10:24am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 57m	9:21pm	Weber St E at Queen St N	No tags
VIA Rail + Go Transit	10:24am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 57m	9:21pm	Weber St E at Queen St N	No tags
VIA Rail + Go Transit	10:24am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 57m	9:21pm	Weber St E at Queen St N	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to Waterloo on October 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
VIA Rail + Go Transit	10:24am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 57m	9:21pm	Weber St E at Queen St N	Cheapest
VIA Rail + Go Transit	11:43am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	9h 38m	9:21pm	Weber St E at Queen St N	Fastest
VIA Rail + Go Transit	10:24am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 57m	9:21pm	Weber St E at Queen St N	No tags
VIA Rail + Go Transit	10:24am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 57m	9:21pm	Weber St E at Queen St N	No tags
VIA Rail + Go Transit	11:43am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	9h 38m	9:21pm	Weber St E at Queen St N	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to Waterloo on October 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
VIA Rail + Go Transit	10:24am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 57m	9:21pm	Weber St E at Queen St N	Cheapest
VIA Rail + Go Transit	10:44am	Fallowfield, ON	10h 37m	9:21pm	Weber St E at Queen St N	Fastest
VIA Rail + Go Transit	10:24am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 57m	9:21pm	Weber St E at Queen St N	No tags
VIA Rail + Go Transit	10:24am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 57m	9:21pm	Weber St E at Queen St N	No tags
VIA Rail + Go Transit	10:44am	Fallowfield, ON	10h 37m	9:21pm	Weber St E at Queen St N	No tags

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Compare 4 ways to go from Ottawa to Waterloo.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$129 - $165	Average Duration14h 31m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$80 - $448	Average Duration10h 57m	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Shuttle	Average Price$61 - $76	Average Duration7h	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Carpool	Average Price$36 - $75	Average Duration6h 15m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the shuttle from Ottawa to Waterloo

Among the sustainable travel choices, the shuttle stands out as the good way to reach Waterloo. The journey takes about 7 hours and with fares starting at just $61, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2shuttle per day

7hAverage Duration

$61Cheapest ticket

14kgCO₂ emissions

Train Ottawa, CA to Waterloo, ON, CA: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$164

Average train trip duration10h 57m

Number of daily trains2

Earliest train departure9:35am

Distance268 miles (431 km)

Latest train departure12:05pm

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Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Ottawa to Waterloo is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Waterloo, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Ottawa and Waterloo, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Ottawa to Waterloo, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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