Next available departures

Next departures from Ottawa to Kitchener on 20 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Go Transit	09:00	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	11h 4m	20:04	Kitchener GO	Cheapest
	12:05	Fallowfield, ON	7h 11m	19:16	VIA Rail Station	Fastest
	08:29	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	19:16	VIA Rail Station	No tags
FlixBus + Go Transit	12:45	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	10h 41m	23:26	Kitchener GO	No tags
	08:29	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	19:16	VIA Rail Station	No tags
FlixBus + Go Transit	09:25	Ottawa (Bayshore)	10h 39m	20:04	Kitchener GO	No tags
	08:29	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	19:16	VIA Rail Station	No tags
FlixBus + Go Transit	14:30	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	9h 56m	00:26	Kitchener GO	No tags

Next departures from Ottawa to Kitchener on 21 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
ONEXBUS + Go Transit	15:15	Ottawa - Stadium ( 300 Coventry Rd )	9h 11m	00:26	Kitchener GO	Cheapest
	12:05	Fallowfield, ON	7h 11m	19:16	VIA Rail Station	Fastest
	08:29	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	19:16	VIA Rail Station	No tags
ONEXBUS + Go Transit	15:45	Ottawa - Kanata (280 Didsbury Rd)	8h 41m	00:26	Kitchener GO	No tags
	08:29	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	19:16	VIA Rail Station	No tags
ONEXBUS + Go Transit	15:45	Ottawa - Kanata (280 Didsbury Rd)	8h 41m	00:26	Kitchener GO	No tags
	09:35	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	9h 41m	19:16	VIA Rail Station	No tags
	09:35	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	9h 41m	19:16	VIA Rail Station	No tags

Next departures from Ottawa to Kitchener on 22 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
ONEXBUS + Go Transit	15:15	Ottawa - Stadium ( 300 Coventry Rd )	9h 23m	00:38	Kitchener GO	Cheapest
	12:05	Fallowfield, ON	7h 11m	19:16	VIA Rail Station	Fastest
	08:29	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	19:16	VIA Rail Station	No tags
ONEXBUS + Go Transit	15:45	Ottawa - Kanata (280 Didsbury Rd)	8h 53m	00:38	Kitchener GO	No tags
	08:29	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	19:16	VIA Rail Station	No tags
	10:24	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	8h 52m	19:16	VIA Rail Station	No tags
	10:24	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	8h 52m	19:16	VIA Rail Station	No tags
	10:24	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	8h 52m	19:16	VIA Rail Station	No tags

Next departures from Ottawa to Kitchener on 23 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
MapleBus + Go Transit	07:00	Ottawa - Downtown Rideau	11h 38m	18:38	Kitchener GO	Cheapest
	12:05	Fallowfield, ON	7h 11m	19:16	VIA Rail Station	Fastest
	08:29	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	19:16	VIA Rail Station	No tags
MapleBus + Go Transit	07:40	Fallowfield - MacEwen Gas station	10h 58m	18:38	Kitchener GO	No tags
	08:29	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	19:16	VIA Rail Station	No tags
MapleBus + Go Transit	07:25	Ottawa-Bayshore - OC Transpo Bus Stop	11h 13m	18:38	Kitchener GO	No tags
	08:29	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	19:16	VIA Rail Station	No tags
	08:29	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	19:16	VIA Rail Station	No tags

Next departures from Ottawa to Kitchener on 24 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
MapleBus + Go Transit	07:00	Ottawa - Downtown Rideau	10h 26m	17:26	Kitchener GO	Cheapest
	12:05	Fallowfield, ON	7h 11m	19:16	VIA Rail Station	Fastest
	08:29	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	19:16	VIA Rail Station	No tags
MapleBus + Go Transit	07:40	Fallowfield - MacEwen Gas station	9h 46m	17:26	Kitchener GO	No tags
	08:29	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	19:16	VIA Rail Station	No tags
MapleBus + Go Transit	07:25	Ottawa-Bayshore - OC Transpo Bus Stop	10h 1m	17:26	Kitchener GO	No tags
	08:29	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	19:16	VIA Rail Station	No tags
	08:29	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	19:16	VIA Rail Station	No tags

Next departures from Ottawa to Kitchener on 25 August
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:43	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	7h 33m	19:16	VIA Rail Station	Cheapest
12:05	Fallowfield, ON	7h 11m	19:16	VIA Rail Station	Fastest
08:29	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	19:16	VIA Rail Station	No tags
08:29	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	19:16	VIA Rail Station	No tags
08:29	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	19:16	VIA Rail Station	No tags
08:29	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	19:16	VIA Rail Station	No tags
08:29	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	19:16	VIA Rail Station	No tags
10:24	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	8h 52m	19:16	VIA Rail Station	No tags

Next departures from Ottawa to Kitchener on 26 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
MapleBus + Go Transit	07:00	Ottawa - Downtown Rideau	10h 26m	17:26	Kitchener GO	Cheapest
	12:05	Fallowfield, ON	7h 11m	19:16	VIA Rail Station	Fastest
	08:29	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	19:16	VIA Rail Station	No tags
MapleBus + Go Transit	07:40	Fallowfield - MacEwen Gas station	9h 46m	17:26	Kitchener GO	No tags
	08:29	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	19:16	VIA Rail Station	No tags
MapleBus + Go Transit	07:25	Ottawa-Bayshore - OC Transpo Bus Stop	10h 1m	17:26	Kitchener GO	No tags
	08:29	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	19:16	VIA Rail Station	No tags
	08:29	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	19:16	VIA Rail Station	No tags

Next departures from Ottawa to Kitchener on 27 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
MapleBus + Go Transit	07:00	Ottawa - Downtown Rideau	10h 26m	17:26	Kitchener GO	Cheapest
	12:05	Fallowfield, ON	7h 11m	19:16	VIA Rail Station	Fastest
	08:29	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	19:16	VIA Rail Station	No tags
MapleBus + Go Transit	07:40	Fallowfield - MacEwen Gas station	9h 46m	17:26	Kitchener GO	No tags
	08:29	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	19:16	VIA Rail Station	No tags
MapleBus + Go Transit	07:25	Ottawa-Bayshore - OC Transpo Bus Stop	10h 1m	17:26	Kitchener GO	No tags
	08:29	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	19:16	VIA Rail Station	No tags
	08:29	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	10h 47m	19:16	VIA Rail Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Ottawa to Kitchener

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Kitchener. The journey takes about 9 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just CLP 17 509, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

33bus per day

9h 50mAverage duration

435 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceCLP 17 509 - CLP 126 806	Average duration9h 50m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceCLP 67 532 - CLP 290 887	Average duration8h 52m	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average priceCLP 68 666 - CLP 72 946	Average duration9h	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Train Companies

VIA Rail Canada

4.1/55 236 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.6

Based on 5236 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness but often complained about the Wi-Fi. VIA Rail Canada ticket prices on this trip start at CLP 67 532

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.

17 February 2025

2 hrs delay !!

Arwa S.

24 July 2023

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

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 CLP 67 532. The average price for this train route is around CLP 116 818. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Ottawa to Kitchener?
The average train journey time from Ottawa to Kitchener is 8h 52m, covering a distance of 436 km. The quickest train can get you there in 7h 11m and is operated by VIA Rail Canada.
Which train operators serve the Ottawa to Kitchener route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 6 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Ottawa to Kitchener?
The earliest train from Ottawa to Kitchener departs at 08:29. And the latest train departs at 12:05.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

18/08

CLP 111 130

19/08

CLP 126 824

Today

CLP 181 156

21/08

CLP 208 104

22/08

CLP 166 614

23/08

CLP 132 825

24/08

CLP 108 087

25/08

CLP 108 087

The cheapest trip from Ottawa, CA to Kitchener, ON was searched and found on 24 Aug 2026 with a price of CLP 108 087

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 CLP 108 087 to CLP 305 183 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 CLP 108 087, which is on 2026-08-24.