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Next departures for Ottawa to Kitchener on September 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
MapleBus + Go Transit		7:00am	Ottawa - Downtown Rideau	10h 26m	5:26pm	Kitchener GO	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:05pm	Fallowfield, ON	7h 11m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	Fastest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
MapleBus + Go Transit		7:40am	Fallowfield - MacEwen Gas station	9h 46m	5:26pm	Kitchener GO	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
MapleBus + Go Transit		7:25am	Ottawa-Bayshore - OC Transpo Bus Stop	10h 1m	5:26pm	Kitchener GO	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to Kitchener on September 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
MapleBus + Go Transit		7:00am	Ottawa - Downtown Rideau	10h 26m	5:26pm	Kitchener GO	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:05pm	Fallowfield, ON	7h 11m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	Fastest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
MapleBus + Go Transit		7:40am	Fallowfield - MacEwen Gas station	9h 46m	5:26pm	Kitchener GO	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
MapleBus + Go Transit		7:25am	Ottawa-Bayshore - OC Transpo Bus Stop	10h 1m	5:26pm	Kitchener GO	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to Kitchener on September 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
ONEXBUS + Go Transit	Toilet Power outlets	3:15pm	Ottawa - Stadium ( 300 Coventry Rd )	9h 23m	12:38am	Kitchener GO	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:05pm	Fallowfield, ON	7h 11m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	Fastest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
Megabus Canada + Go Transit		3:10pm	St-Laurent station, Platform E	9h 28m	12:38am	Kitchener GO	No tags
ONEXBUS + Go Transit	Toilet Power outlets	3:45pm	Ottawa - Kanata (280 Didsbury Rd)	8h 53m	12:38am	Kitchener GO	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	10:24am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	8h 52m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to Kitchener on September 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
MapleBus + Go Transit		7:00am	Ottawa - Downtown Rideau	11h 38m	6:38pm	Kitchener GO	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:05pm	Fallowfield, ON	7h 11m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	Fastest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
MapleBus + Go Transit		7:40am	Fallowfield - MacEwen Gas station	10h 58m	6:38pm	Kitchener GO	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
MapleBus + Go Transit		7:25am	Ottawa-Bayshore - OC Transpo Bus Stop	11h 13m	6:38pm	Kitchener GO	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:35am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	9h 41m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to Kitchener on September 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Go Transit	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:45pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	10h 41m	11:26pm	Kitchener GO	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:05pm	Fallowfield, ON	7h 11m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	Fastest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
FlixBus + Go Transit	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:00am	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	11h 4m	8:04pm	Kitchener GO	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
FlixBus + Go Transit	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:25am	Ottawa (Bayshore)	10h 39m	8:04pm	Kitchener GO	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to Kitchener on September 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Go Transit	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:00am	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	11h 4m	8:04pm	Kitchener GO	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:05pm	Fallowfield, ON	7h 11m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	Fastest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
FlixBus + Go Transit	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:25am	Ottawa (Bayshore)	10h 39m	8:04pm	Kitchener GO	No tags
Megabus Canada + Go Transit		6:55am	St-Laurent station, Platform E	10h 31m	5:26pm	Kitchener GO	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to Kitchener on September 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Go Transit	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:45pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	10h 41m	11:26pm	Kitchener GO	Cheapest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:05pm	Fallowfield, ON	7h 11m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	Fastest
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
MapleBus + Go Transit		7:40am	Fallowfield - MacEwen Gas station	9h 46m	5:26pm	Kitchener GO	No tags
Megabus Canada + Go Transit		6:55am	St-Laurent station, Platform E	10h 31m	5:26pm	Kitchener GO	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags
MapleBus + Go Transit		7:25am	Ottawa-Bayshore - OC Transpo Bus Stop	10h 1m	5:26pm	Kitchener GO	No tags
	Wifi Toilet Power outlets	8:29am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	7:16pm	VIA Rail Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Ottawa to Kitchener

We recommend taking the shuttle

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Shuttle stands out as a good way to reach Kitchener. The journey takes about 7 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just CA$108, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6shuttle per day

7h 5mAverage Duration

265 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceCA$27 - CA$204	Average Duration9h 50m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceCA$103 - CA$459	Average Duration8h 52m	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average PriceCA$108 - CA$108	Average Duration7h 5m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Train Companies

VIA Rail Canada

4.1/55,292 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.6

Based on 5292 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. VIA Rail Canada ticket prices on this trip start at CA$103

VIA Rail Ottawa Kitchener recent customer reviews

The train was very slow, missed my flight because it got stuck and it took 2 and half hours to get it moving. I am so disappointed with the service

Iyobosa I.

February 17, 2025

2 hrs delay !!

Arwa S.

July 24, 2023

CA train companies:Amtrak, VIA Rail Canada, Union Pearson Express

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Ottawa, CA to Kitchener, ON by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Ottawa to Kitchener?
The cheapest train tickets from Ottawa to Kitchener start from CA$103. The average price for this train route is around CA$156. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Ottawa to Kitchener?
The average train ride duration from Ottawa to Kitchener is 8h 52m, covering a distance of 271 miles (436 km). The quickest train can get you there in 7h 11m and is operated by VIA Rail Canada.
Which train operators service the Ottawa to Kitchener route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 6 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Ottawa to Kitchener?
The earliest train departs from Ottawa to Kitchener at 8:29am. And the latest train departs at 12:05pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/07

CA$269

09/08

CA$165

Today

CA$145

09/10

CA$145

09/11

CA$176

09/12

CA$165

09/13

CA$190

09/14

CA$142

The cheapest trip from Ottawa, CA to Kitchener, ON was searched and found on Sep 14, 2026 with a price of CA$142

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Ottawa, CA to Kitchener, ON, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from CA$142 to CA$433 for a train ticket from Ottawa, CA to Kitchener, ON based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CA$142 which is on 2026-09-14.