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

The cheapest train tickets from Guelph to Ottawa start from €61. The average price for this train route is around €112. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Guelph to Ottawa?

The average train journey time from Guelph to Ottawa is 7h 34m, covering a distance of 408 km. The fastest train gets you there in 7h 14m and is operated by VIA Rail Canada .

Which train operators serve the Guelph to Ottawa route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Guelph to Ottawa?

The earliest train from Guelph to Ottawa departs at 12:26. And the latest train departs at 12:26.

Train Guelph to Ottawa from €52 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Guelph to Ottawa on 23 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:26	Central Station	7h 57m	20:23	Fallowfield, ON	Cheapest
12:26	Central Station	7h 14m	19:40	Fallowfield, ON	Fastest
12:26	Central Station	7h 14m	19:40	Fallowfield, ON	No tags
12:26	Central Station	7h 14m	19:40	Fallowfield, ON	No tags
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Next departures from Guelph to Ottawa on 24 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:26	Central Station	7h 14m	19:40	Fallowfield, ON	Cheapest
12:26	Central Station	7h 14m	19:40	Fallowfield, ON	Fastest
12:26	Central Station	7h 14m	19:40	Fallowfield, ON	No tags
12:26	Central Station	7h 14m	19:40	Fallowfield, ON	No tags
12:26	Central Station	7h 14m	19:40	Fallowfield, ON	No tags

Next departures from Guelph to Ottawa on 25 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:26	Central Station	7h 14m	19:40	Fallowfield, ON	Cheapest
12:26	Central Station	7h 14m	19:40	Fallowfield, ON	Fastest
12:26	Central Station	7h 14m	19:40	Fallowfield, ON	No tags
12:26	Central Station	7h 57m	20:23	Fallowfield, ON	No tags
12:26	Central Station	7h 57m	20:23	Fallowfield, ON	No tags

Next departures from Guelph to Ottawa on 26 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
VIA Rail + Megabus Canada	12:26	Central Station	10h 14m	22:40	St-Laurent station, Platform E	Cheapest
	12:26	Central Station	7h 14m	19:40	Fallowfield, ON	Fastest
	12:26	Central Station	7h 14m	19:40	Fallowfield, ON	No tags
VIA Rail + Megabus Canada	12:26	Central Station	10h 14m	22:40	St-Laurent station, Platform E	No tags
	12:26	Central Station	7h 14m	19:40	Fallowfield, ON	No tags

Next departures from Guelph to Ottawa on 27 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:26	Central Station	7h 14m	19:40	Fallowfield, ON	Cheapest
12:26	Central Station	7h 14m	19:40	Fallowfield, ON	Fastest
12:26	Central Station	7h 14m	19:40	Fallowfield, ON	No tags
12:26	Central Station	7h 14m	19:40	Fallowfield, ON	No tags
12:26	Central Station	7h 14m	19:40	Fallowfield, ON	No tags

Next departures from Guelph to Ottawa on 28 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:26	Central Station	7h 14m	19:40	Fallowfield, ON	Cheapest
12:26	Central Station	7h 14m	19:40	Fallowfield, ON	Fastest
12:26	Central Station	7h 14m	19:40	Fallowfield, ON	No tags
12:26	Central Station	7h 14m	19:40	Fallowfield, ON	No tags
12:26	Central Station	7h 14m	19:40	Fallowfield, ON	No tags

Next departures from Guelph to Ottawa on 29 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:26	Central Station	7h 57m	20:23	Fallowfield, ON	Cheapest
12:26	Central Station	7h 14m	19:40	Fallowfield, ON	Fastest
12:26	Central Station	7h 14m	19:40	Fallowfield, ON	No tags
12:26	Central Station	7h 14m	19:40	Fallowfield, ON	No tags
12:26	Central Station	7h 14m	19:40	Fallowfield, ON	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 10:01 EST.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Guelph to Ottawa

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Ottawa. The journey takes about 5 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just €54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5h 15mAverage duration

417 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price€3 - €156	Average duration15h 25m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average price€61 - €285	Average duration7h 34m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price€54 - €62	Average duration5h 15m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Guelph and Ottawa, CA?

Guelph

A
Aberfoyle Park and Ride
244-252 Brock Rd S, Guelph, ON N1H 6H9, Canada
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B
Central Station
Guelph, ON N1H 3A4, Canada
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Ottawa, CA

A
Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)
VIA Rail – Pick-up, main entrance, 200 Chemin Tremblay Rd, K1G 3H5, Canada
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Train Companies

VIA Rail Canada

4/54,783 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.6

Customers have reported multiple delays with the first train, mentioning difficulties navigating Guelph station due to lack of staff. Toronto was a more manageable experience in comparison. Some passengers expressed dissatisfaction with a 50-minute delay on their journey.

VIA Rail Guelph Ottawa recent customer reviews

Many delays with first train; Guelph station was horrible to navigate as there are no humans employed there. Toronto was much easier.

Meghan F.

13 April 2024

Train was 2 hours late arriving in guelph where I started my trip and then There was an issue at union Station which left me over 2 hours late and which made me over 4 hours late in Ottawa

Justin M.

29 August 2023

My negatives are that it was delayed 50 minutes

Cash A.

28 December 2023

CA train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Union Pearson Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Guelph to Ottawa, CA by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Guelph to Ottawa?
The cheapest train tickets from Guelph to Ottawa start from €61. The average price for this train route is around €112. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Guelph to Ottawa?
The average train journey time from Guelph to Ottawa is 7h 34m, covering a distance of 408 km. The fastest train gets you there in 7h 14m and is operated by VIA Rail Canada.
Which train operators serve the Guelph to Ottawa route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Guelph to Ottawa?
The earliest train from Guelph to Ottawa departs at 12:26. And the latest train departs at 12:26.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

21/01

€92

22/01

€81

Today

€103

24/01

€94

25/01

€166

26/01

€76

27/01

€66

28/01

€71

The cheapest trip from Guelph to Ottawa, CA was searched and found on 27 Jan 2026 with a price of €66

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

You can expect to pay from €66 to €276 for a train ticket from Guelph to Ottawa, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €66, which is on 2026-01-27.