On time
56.5%
Train punctuality
Ottawa Montréal
Planning a train trip from Ottawa to Montréal? Here you'll find up-to-date punctuality statistics, average delays and the distribution of arrival times over the last 7 days.
View reverse route: Montréal → OttawaSee today's timetable and delays on this routeAverage delay
1.2 min
Maximum delay
17 min
Trains monitored
4
Delay distribution
On time
56.5%
1-5 min
17.4%
6-15 min
21.7%
16-30 min
2.2%
30+ min
2.2%
Frequently asked questions about the Ottawa – Montréal route
How punctual is the train from Ottawa to Montréal?
Based on our data, trains from Ottawa to Montréal are on time 57% of the time, with an average delay of 1.2 minutes.
How long does it take to go from Ottawa to Montréal by train?
Travel time depends on the VIA Rail service and route. Search the timetable for the specific stations and date, then confirm changes with VIA Rail.
When is the best time to travel from Ottawa to Montréal?
Use the When to travel? tool: it compares the average delay by departure time on this route over the last 30 days.
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Data from public VIA Rail sources. Statistics calculated over the last 7 days.