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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
- This trip is recommended because it is: FastestDeparture time: May 16 atDeparture city: OttawaDeparture location: Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)Arrival time: May 17 atDestination city: HalifaxDestination location: Halifax, NSOperated by: VIA Rail
Vehicle: BusDuration: - Departure time: May 16 atDeparture city: OttawaDeparture location: Fallowfield, ONArrival time: May 17 atDestination city: HalifaxDestination location: Halifax, NSOperated by: VIA RailVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: May 16 atDeparture city: OttawaDeparture location: Fallowfield, ONArrival time: May 17 atDestination city: HalifaxDestination location: Halifax, NSOperated by: VIA RailVehicle: BusDuration:
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| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Price$164 - $305 | Average Duration1d 4h | 24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | Most eco-friendly | ||
| Average Price$180 - $353 | Average Duration1d 3h | 87kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars | |||
Shuttle | Average Price$196 - $292 | Average Duration1d 7h | 30kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars | ||
Carpool | Average Price$88 - $211 | Average Duration14h 30m | 40kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars | CheapestFastest |
Busbud recommends carpooling from Ottawa to HalifaxAmong the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Halifax. The journey takes about 14 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $88, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Ottawa to Halifax: Trip Overview
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Based on 4190 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 $180.00
VIA Rail Ottawa Halifax recent customer reviews
this was my first train ride and I would definitely do it again, I enjoyed every part of it
Garrett R.
Arrival was late by 2 hours...
Nestor L.
Ottawa to Halifax Train
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The cheapest trip from Ottawa to Halifax was searched and found on May 18, 2025 with a price of $217To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Ottawa to Halifax, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $217 to $337 for a train ticket from Ottawa to Halifax based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $217 which is on 2025-05-18.
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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Halifax, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Ottawa and Halifax, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
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Did you know?
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.
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