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How to get to Québec by train
| Routes | 11 |
| Trips per day | 38 |
| train lines | 1 |
| Stations | 2 |
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About Québec
Boasting quaint cobblestone streets and towering cathedrals, Québec City will make you feel like you are in France, with a unique Canadian touch. The city’s prime attraction lies in its Old Quarter, which features winding cobblestone streets and some of the city’s most iconic architectural marvels such as the Citadel or the Notre-Dame Basilica. Take a stroll around the quarter, and you might find yourself transported to Europe. If you wish to take a break from the hustles and bustles of a big city for a while, drive 9 miles northeast of the Old Town and you will reach Montmorency Falls Park, with its iconic 272-foot fall. The park’s idyllic beauty and its amazing landmarks will certainly strike a chord with nature lovers. For those who just can’t have enough with the town’s interesting history, head over to Place-Royale, which was the original birthplace of the French Colony and the French-American community.
Québec City’s food scene features a very strong French influence. If you want to try local specialties with a distinctive French twist, try La Traite or Le Clocher Penché. For lavish dinners, head over to Restaurant Initiale.
The city’s principal VIA Rail train station is the Gare du Palais, and the main bus station is right next to it. The main airport in the city is the Jean Lesage International Airport, 8.1 miles west of the city.
Station Information
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Link to image attributionGare du Palais is an intermodal transportation station in Québec City. Built in 1915, the station gets its name from its proximity to the Palace of the Intendant of New France. Because of its immense cultural value, the station was named a Heritage Railway Station in 1992. The station currently provides rail services on VIA Rail, which offers 12 daily trains from Québec City to Ottawa Station and vice versa. The station's amenities include on-site parking spots and public restrooms.
Popular train stations in Québec:
Gare du Palais
Sainte-Foy
What train companies travel to Québec, Quebec?
Located in Quebec, Canada, Québec is accessible by train from 11 other cities. You can choose from 38 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Québec on Wanderu. VIA Rail usually has the most trains on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to Québec are also available..
Train companies serving Québec
| Train | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIA Rail | 16 | 3h 36m | $67.26 |
VIA Rail, also known as Via Rail Canada or simply VIA, provides service across the Canadian provinces and territories. In addition to being completely green-certified, VIA Rail’s new, state-of-the-art trains feature amenities such as free reliable Wi-Fi, wide aisles, ergonomic seats, and wheelchair lifts in every accessible car. VIA Rail is known for its unparalleled customer service and snazzy black and yellow paint scheme.
Which train carrier has the best service to Québec?
Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Québec by train with VIA Rail giving them a 4.6 rating out of 5.
Travelers also mentioned that VIA Rail had the most comfortable train service to Québec taking into account the seats and amenities that VIA Rail offers. They rate VIA Rail a 4.4 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive to Québec punctually, travelers suggest that VIA Rail has the best on time performance on their train schedules to Québec, rating them a 4.5 based on their on time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
The busiest train station in Québec is Gare du Palais. As Québec's main station, it has the most trains coming and going. However, a popular alternative is Sainte-Foy.
| Departure | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 11h 2m | $265.03 |
| Dorval | 4h 28m | $65.97 |
| Saint-Lambert | 2h 43m | $71.49 |
| Saint-Hyacinthe | 2h 15m | $60.62 |
| Montreal | 3h 29m | $63.88 |
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