5.0
Pros: Tons of landscape view during the whole trip. Very comfortable and happy atmosphere. Tips: Pay more attention during day time for outside landscape.
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There is one daily train from Vancouver to Saskatoon. Traveling by train from Vancouver to Saskatoon usually takes 37 hours and 57 minutes, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
Distance | 744 mi (1198 km) |
Fastest train | 37h 57m |
Lowest price | $329.69 |
Trains per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | VIA Rail |
Train lines | 1 |
Average score for trains from Vancouver to Saskatoon
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: Tons of landscape view during the whole trip. Very comfortable and happy atmosphere. Tips: Pay more attention during day time for outside landscape.
The average price for a train ticket from Vancouver to Saskatoon is $329.69, The lengthy distance traveled between Vancouver and Saskatoon often means relatively more expensive train tickets. By booking your trip at least 1 days in advance, you increase your chances of scoring even cheaper tickets. But if you wait until the day of your trip to book tickets, expect to pay $1.03 more.
VIA Rail is the one and only train line which connects Vancouver to Saskatoon. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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VIA Rail | 1 | 1d 13h 57m | $330.38 |
VIA Rail, also known as Via Rail Canada or simply VIA, provides service across the Canadian provinces and territories, including 1 daily trips between Vancouver and Saskatoon. 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.
The distance between Vancouver and Saskatoon is approximately 744 miles, or 1198 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 37 hours and 57 minutes,
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Vancouver to Saskatoon on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Tuesday. Tuesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Vancouver at 3:00pm and arrives in Saskatoon around 37 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Saskatoon with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Saskatoon to Vancouver.
Vancouver is a trendy diverse city in British Columbia, known for its eclectic shopping, fresh seafood, and unique scenic setting between snow-capped mountains and urban beaches. Vancouver is sometimes called "Hollywood North" due to the amount of movies and TV shows filmed in the area. If you're lucky, you may even stumble upon a movie set as you're walking around town!
If you're looking for the best restaurants, shops and nightlife, cobblestoned Gastown is the perfect neighborhood to explore. Biking around the gorgeous Stanley Park in downtown Vancouver is rivaled only by hiking and skiing on nearby Grouse Mountain, which offers stunning views of the city on clear days.
Vancouver International Airport is conveniently close to downtown, and also one of the biggest gateways for international travel on the West Coast of North America. From Vancouver, it's easy to travel into the U.S. to Seattle by bus or train, or to other B.C. destinations like Kamloops and Kelowna to experience more of the province's natural beauty.
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Link to image attributionThe historic Pacific Central Station is Vancouver’s primary train station for Amtrak and VIA Rail service, as well as a bus station for numerous carriers. The impressive Beaux-Arts style station opened in 1919, and is within walking distance of Science World, Strathcona Park, and the lively Gastown neighborhood. Plus, walking just across the street from Pacific Central Station gives you access to Vancouver's SkyTrain public transit system at the Main Street–Science World station. With free WiFi, restrooms, and several restaurants and shops on the premises, Pacific Central Station is a convenient place to start or end your trip.
Pacific Central Station
Saskatoon has one train station.
Saskatoon
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