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About VIA Rail

VIA Rail provides train service throughout Canada and with VIA Rail tickets you’ll be able to visit your favorite travel destinations. With 19 train routes that cover the country, VIA Rail can take you coast to coast from Vancouver to Halifax and to hundreds of destinations in between, including Toronto, Montréal, and Ottawa.

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VIA Rail train Coverage

Daily Trips977
stations109
cities102
countries1

VIA Rail train amenities

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Reviews from Wanderu Customers traveling with VIA Rail

Overall review score for VIA Rail
4.5
Based on 555 reviews

Based on 56 reviews
Overview
Users that traveled from Toronto to Montreal with VIA Rail report that they were happy with the WiFi on board 89 percent of the time.
Ratings (Out of 5)
Comfort
4.2
Staff
4.3
Value
3.7
Condition
4.6
Mina
4.0
28 January 2020Visiting friends
Pros
sleeeeeeeping
Cons
powerful internet
Tips
not bad
Abdulnaser
5.0
16 December 2019Business
Pros
Good experience but some problems when I buy ticket.
Cons
Help online
Tips
It's very good but I can't buy ticket sometimes
Christin
4.0
6 December 2019Visiting friends
Pros
Good enough
Cons
Leave on schedule. Better WiFi
Sadaf
5.0
30 November 2019Visiting family
Pros
Stress free
Cons
Seat comfort could be improved a little. It was slippery!
Mahboubeh
5.0
25 November 2019Visiting family
Pros
It is really fun and I enjoy it.
Cons
The hospitality service.
Tips
Every body was doing its own job.

Based on 55 reviews
Overview
Users that traveled from Montreal to Toronto with VIA Rail report that they were happy with the WiFi on board 69 percent of the time.
Ratings (Out of 5)
Comfort
4.1
Staff
4.5
Value
3.6
Condition
4.5
Joan
3.0
1 February 2020Visiting family
Pros
Train was on time
Cons
When exiting, staff could have assisted not with luggage when exiting the train. It was difficult walking down the steps with my luggage and she just stood there and watched me struggled and alarmist fell down the steps.i did not expect this as when I entered the train ...More
Alexander
4.0
29 January 2020Regular commuter
Cons
Overall condition of the train
Khoa
5.0
27 December 2019Visiting family
Pros
The check-in process is very easy and flexible. The seat is comfortable for such price.
Mehul
3.0
23 December 2019Solo travel
Pros
The hospitality of via rail was impressive. I personally liked it.
Cons
There were some jerks initially felt in Quebec. Later the number of jerks were increased when I was in Ontario. The journey was depressing because of jerks.
Tips
Ask for seat belts
Maria Isabel
5.0
20 December 2019Vacation
Pros
I received my ticket immediately I bought it. The puntuality. In general it was easy considering I'm from Mexico and I never had traveled by train.
Cons
Food prices and signals to board the train.

Based on 34 reviews
Overview
Users that traveled from Québec City to Montreal with VIA Rail report that they were happy with the WiFi on board 94 percent of the time.
Ratings (Out of 5)
Comfort
4.5
Staff
4.7
Value
3.6
Condition
4.7
Nelson
5.0
2 January 2020Solo travel
Pros
The seats.
Cons
More reliable Wi-Fi connection.
Tips
Sit back and relax!
Brenda Patricia
5.0
24 December 2019Vacation
Pros
Everything was find I really enjoy this trip
Cons
More personal in the station who can help you with any question
Tips
Arrive 30 min earlier
John
5.0
16 November 2019Vacation
Pros
It's a nice way to travel!
Cons
Nothing!
Jolene
5.0
25 October 2019Vacation
Pros
The train was a convenient and fun way to get to see more of beautiful Canada.
Yannick
5.0
13 November 2019Couples trip
Pros
Best way to travel from one Canadian city to another. Friendly staff, spacious seats as well as arrival on time, it can’t get any better!

Based on 31 reviews
Overview
Users that traveled from Windsor to Toronto with VIA Rail report that they were happy with the WiFi on board 67 percent of the time.
Ratings (Out of 5)
Comfort
4.4
Staff
4.5
Value
3.7
Condition
4.4
Tinotenda
5.0
14 December 2019Visiting family
Pros
Comfortable & clean.
Cons
Wifi didn't work well.
Justin
5.0
11 November 2019Vacation
Pros
Very nice ride !
Richard
4.0
25 October 2019Vacation
Cons
bathroom was not very clean
Elizabeth
5.0
16 October 2019Solo travel
Pros
Have done this trip plenty of times. It's always quick and the staff are friendly.
Dhwani
4.0
12 October 2019Visiting family
Pros
Good
Cons
Better seats
Tips
No

Based on 31 reviews
Overview
Users that traveled from Montreal to Québec City with VIA Rail report that they were happy with the WiFi on board 82 percent of the time.
Ratings (Out of 5)
Comfort
4.6
Staff
4.7
Value
3.6
Condition
4.7
Megan
5.0
22 January 2020Solo travel
Pros
Easy to navigate and much cheaper than flying! Also had free, working WiFi on board which made the 3 hours fly by.
Nelson
5.0
30 December 2019Solo travel
Pros
The seats.
Cons
More reliable Wi-Fi connection.
Tips
Sit back and relax!
Debra
4.0
20 December 2019Couples trip
Pros
Getting to see the countryside.
Cons
Update to car -
Tips
Sit back - relax and enjoy. Snacks and drinks available for purchase.
Jennifer
3.0
13 December 2019Vacation
Pros
The train was very clean and the space was ample. I appreciated that there was WiFi.
Cons
I interpreted direct trip to be non-stop and it wasn’t. We stopped 4 times at least and it was a very long and slow trip. The website should be more clear in the wording so that the itinerary is clear. I wish the train company offered cancellations. We decided we’d rat...More
Tips
Other travelers should know that in the winter it gets dark just after 4 so if you expect a scenic route you won’t get that in the afternoon.
Alounna
5.0
6 December 2019Vacation
Pros
I brought my cousin to walk around this charming city and he totally loves it
Cons
Nothing
Tips
Please buy a one-day ticket for the bus, you need it!

Based on 22 reviews
Overview
Users that traveled from Ottawa to Toronto with VIA Rail report that they were happy with the WiFi on board 82 percent of the time.
Ratings (Out of 5)
Comfort
3.6
Staff
4.5
Value
3.6
Condition
4.6
Johanna Theodora
4.0
16 January 2020Solo travel
Pros
Spacious seat, I could change the seat because several seats were not taken. Good communication about the delay. Friendly staff.
Cons
The position of the seats is a bit uncomfortable; feels like you lean back while I prefer to sit more straight. Also, I had some issues with finding the spot for charging my phone, some communication about this would be nice as the system differs per train
Carla
5.0
6 January 2020Vacation
Pros
Super friendly and helpful staff, helping me with my heavy bag on and off the train. Special thanks to the man who worked selling snacks onboard on the Ottawa-Toronto 6/1/20 train 45. ( I was in car 5) I don’t know his name but he had dark hair and a very friendly appro...More
Marie
5.0
31 December 2019Business
Pros
Cons
Just once we could express train from Ottawa ,Kingston and Toronto,and also the 6pm is the last train if via rial can go at list at 8pm or 9pm it would be apreciat.
Jennifer
4.0
24 November 2019Visiting family
Pros
Everything on time and great service
Cons
Bathrooms toilet bowls were filthy going and coming.. the male .. had to use the female.. maybe someone shud be checking each stop
Meagan
5.0
19 November 2019Couples trip
Pros
Fun!
Cons
The seats!
Tips
No!

Based on 21 reviews
Overview
Users that traveled from Toronto to Ottawa with VIA Rail report that they were happy with the WiFi on board 79 percent of the time.
Ratings (Out of 5)
Comfort
4.3
Staff
4.5
Value
3.7
Condition
4.5
Jean
5.0
17 January 2020Visiting family
Pros
No driving no traffic
Cons
Not much
Gimma
5.0
1 January 2020
Pros
My train trip was good and comfortable. In my opinion, if you serve coffee or tea with a piece of cookies and bottle of water will be perfect. Thank you for your asking.
Barkatali
5.0
31 December 2019Visiting family
Pros
Very efficient and on time
Cons
Wifi was a little weak. Couldn't screen. It was fine for emails and WhatsApp
Tips
No. All good
Neil
4.0
29 November 2019Visiting family
Cons
I bought a return ticket to Ottawa enroute we arrived at the Ottawa Station our return ticked stated leaving from fallowvield stop?? we fortunately got on at Ottawa main station, and wondered why the train left so early this needs to be clarified when purchasing the tic...More
Tips
Make sure the return ticket indicates Ottawa both coming and going!!
Veronica
4.0
16 October 2019Visiting friends
Pros
Nice view of autumnal scenery, smoother than taking a bus. Very nice staff.

Based on 20 reviews
Overview
Users that traveled from Toronto to Windsor with VIA Rail report that they were happy with the WiFi on board 84 percent of the time.
Ratings (Out of 5)
Comfort
4.2
Staff
4.5
Value
3.9
Condition
4.5
Ahmed
5.0
19 January 2020Visiting family
Pros
No noise pollution
Cons
At least give an option to choose seat
Tips
Select the seat before confimation
Catherine
5.0
21 October 2019Vacation
Pros
It was great to be able to sit around with my friends and start our trip on the train as opposed to making the long trip to Toronto by car. We had a great time!
Charla
5.0
20 October 2019Couples trip
Pros
Didn’t have to drive
Cons
Seemed pretty organized
Reshma
4.0
6 September 2019Visiting family
Cons
Cleaning in washroom and smells bad . Wifi connection in train number 78 was not good.
Jacqueline
5.0
1 September 2019Vacation
Pros
Very relaxing train ride !
Cons
Coffee in the waiting area before getting on train would be nice .
Tips
I recommend taking the train

Based on 14 reviews
Overview
Users that traveled from Ottawa to Montreal with VIA Rail report that they were happy with the WiFi on board 64 percent of the time.
Ratings (Out of 5)
Comfort
3.9
Staff
4.5
Value
3.9
Condition
4.5
Taleah
5.0
22 February 2020Visiting friends
Pros
The easiness of not having to drive.
Cons
Smaller price for day travel there and back in the same day,
Tips
The trip was worth it.
Max
5.0
9 February 2020
Pros
Beautiful relaxing trip thanks via
Johanna
5.0
28 November 2019Visiting friends
Pros
all good
Md Hilmy Baihaqy
5.0
25 November 2019Solo travel
Pros
Fast and effective
Cons
nothing
Tips
Always asked for reminder
Ngoc
4.0
25 October 2019Visiting friends
Pros
Can take LRT direct to VIA
Cons
VIA is old but clean. Price could be a bit cheaper at 20$ per trip.
Tips
Be on time

Based on 12 reviews
Overview
Users that traveled from Montreal to Ottawa with VIA Rail report that they were happy with the WiFi on board 82 percent of the time.
Ratings (Out of 5)
Comfort
4.6
Staff
4.8
Value
3.8
Condition
4.8
Adyl
5.0
24 December 2019Visiting family
Pros
Excellent service !
Grace
5.0
5 December 2019Visiting family
Pros
I like that everything is clean and the staffs are very friendly.
Cons
Hope that station at Ottawa will be like the one at Montreal where we don’t have to get off the car stairs.
Tips
You can always email to VIA Rail to change your seat if you want. No extra fee and the respond is really fast. Better not to bring too heavy luggage because the Ottawa station requires you to walk down from the car stairs.
Katharina
5.0
3 September 2019Solo travel
Pros
Absolute perfect trip. Friendly staff. Train on time and very clean. Thanks dir the ride.
Cons
Less prices
Mayara
5.0
11 August 2019Couples trip
Pros
the price and the conditions of the train
Cons
nothing so far
Tips
always check wanderu once, twice and three times if necessary. we got a 60 dollars discount just for waiting and checking wanderu more than once.
John
5.0
8 July 2019Vacation
Pros
Easy to use as a link between Ottawa and Montreal at a reasonable price. Train was on time, clean, and boarding was orderly and well run.

Does VIA Rail allow pets?

Yes, you can travel with a pet on VIA Rail. You must make special pet reservation after you've purchased your ticket. The pet must fit inside a carrier with a total weight of pet and carrier not to exceed 10kg or 22 pounds.

Can I bring my bike on Via Rail?

You can bring one bike onboard per adult ticket. A typical train has place for 12 bikes. Your bike should not be in any carrier or otherwise covered.

Can I cancel and get a refund for my VIA Rail ticket?

Yes, you can cancel a VIA Rail ticket. The easiest way to do this is online on the VIA website. A cancellation fee will apply and the website will advise you on what that amount will be.

Is there WiFi on a VIA Rail train?

Yes VIA Rail offers WiFi connection onboard their train trips. Though most trips with VIA Rail will have WiFi as advertised, some trips might not come equipped with WiFi, and onboard WiFi can lose its connection in rural areas. We recommend you bring a book or download a film just to play it safe. VIA Rail WiFi is generally best used for surfing the web, checking emails and chatting with friends; you shouldn’t count on the WiFi to binge watch your favourite show.

How much luggage can you take on the VIA Rail train?

ViaRail has quite an extensive baggage policy intended to best service all passengers while maintaining standard regulation.

The carry on options stand as follows:

Option 1: 1 personal item + 1 article (40 lbs. Max)

Option 2: 1 personal item + 2 articles (25 lbs. each)

Please note: Overweight carry-ons will have a $20 fee added to them per leg of your trip for those choosing option #2.

Some trains do offer the option to take with you checked bags. For those trains, the policy for checked bag is as follows:

2 checked articles (50 lbs each Max.)

Should your train not have a checked baggage compartment, you will be unable to check a bag and will need to comply with the carry on bag policy.

Are there power points on a VIA Rail train? Are there USB points?

Yes, there are power points onboard VIA Rail train trips. You can generally find one or two sockets per row of seats, so be a good traveller and check if your seat neighbour might want to charge up their devices as well. With the onboard power points, you can charge both a computer and USB devices with a power point USB converter that typically comes with most phones and tablets. Since VIA Rail might sometimes use replacement train vehicles, not all trips are guaranteed to have power points. We recommend to bring a power bank to charge your phone for all trips over 2 hours, just in case.

More info about VIA Rail:

One of VIA Rail’s signature trips is The Canadian, which takes you from Toronto to Vancouver. This train is world-renowned and is even featured on the back of the Canadian ten dollar bill. During the ride aboard VIA Rail’s The Canadian, you will get a view of incredible scenery out the window, from the lakes of Ontario, to the prairies in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, to the boreal forests in Alberta, to the Canadian Rockies, with stops in Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Edmonton and Jasper along the way. The Canadian train even has a dome car, made specifically to appreciate the incredible views aboard VIA Rail.

With service across to over 300 locations, VIA Rail provides the best, and most scenic, option of transportation for all passengers interested in traveling within Canada. Thanks to the expansive service provided by VIA Rail, you can board a train to almost any destination you wish to travel to and get there in comfort. VIA Rail reaches cities like Vancouver, Edmonton and Toronto among others.

If you are looking to book low cost VIA Rail train tickets, Wanderu is your best source! We help you search across multiple days, times and routes to find the best VIA Rail options for your trip. Once you finish your purchase, sit back , relax and enjoy all the beautiful scenery that Canada has to offer from your seat on the train.

An amazing train ride offered by VIA Rail is The Ocean route from Montréal to Halifax. Enjoy the beauty of French Quebec before you head through the Maritime provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. With VIA Rail tickets, you’ll be able to travel through Manitoba from Winnipeg in the south up north to Churchill, which is one of the best places in the world to see polar bears.

VIA Rail also offers convenient service in the corridor from Windsor to Québec City. VIA Rail trains running in the corridor connect the major cities of Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, and many other towns in between.

VIA Rail passengers take over 3.5 million trips each year, and VIA Rail trains serve over 400 destinations. VIA Rail is a fantastic way to travel around Canada, whether for a quick and convenient commute from Toronto to Ottawa, or for an incredible adventure across the country from Halifax to Vancouver.

Does VIA Rail offer will call tickets, that you pick up at the station?

No, currently VIA Rail does not offer will call tickets. You should purchase your tickets online and make sure you have everything you need to board before you arrive at the station or stop.

Do you need an ID to get on a VIA Rail train?

Yes, VIA Rail requires you to present an ID to an agent to be allowed to board the train. Make sure you have identification issued by a government agency that meets the carrier’s requirements. Alternative IDs, like a university ID, won’t work.

Can you use your phone to board VIA Rail?

Yes, you can board VIA Rail by showing your E Ticket on your phone. The E Ticket is emailed to when you make your reservation. To save yourself the trouble of digging through your inbox to find your ticket, get the Wanderu app and pull up your ticket with one click.

Are there toilets on VIA Rail trains?

Yes, there are toilets on VIA Rail train trips. The cubicles are pretty basic and include a toilet, toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Most cubicles don’t have running water. As you will be using a toilet on a moving vehicle, please use caution and hold on to a rail at all times.

Are meals or drinks offered onboard VIA Rail trips?

VIA Rail provides snacks to satisfy your hunger during your travels. Check with the carrier if snacks are for sale, and pack a credit card and some cash in case you get hungry.

Do you have to print your VIA Rail ticket?

VIA Rail does not require a printed ticket to board the train. An E Ticket is sent to you by email that you can load on most electronic devices. You will want to have your ticket ready to be displayed as you board for the agent to scan. We recommend you download the Wanderu app, as it gives you super easy access to E Tickets for your upcoming trips for most carriers. As back up, road warriors recommend taking a screenshot of your E Ticket. That way, you won’t be fumbling around in case your internet connection cuts out.

Does VIA Rail offer any premium features like extra legroom, films, or TV?

VIA Rail goes the extra distance to deliver up-class offerings to its customers. Movies are provided during the train trip to keep you entertained. Don’t forget to bring your favorite pair of headphones, as not all carriers offer headphones on the train. We recommend in-ear noise cancelling headphones as the best choice for the frequent traveler due to their small size. Do you find yourself squished in a regular seat or just love having extra room to sprawl out? Well you’re in luck as VIA Rail advertises that they offer extra legroom seating. Since there is no standard of what extra legroom is, the extra space you might get varies from carrier to carrier, but getting extra is always good.

VIA Rail serves travellers in Canada with train service to 102 destinations. These are the most popular VIA Rail schedules and routes.

Toronto to Montreal
Daily Trips15
Price£22.43
Québec City to Montreal
Daily Trips9
Price£16.24
Windsor to Toronto
Daily Trips3
Price£22.43
Toronto to Ottawa
Daily Trips28
Price£22.43
Niagara Falls to Toronto
Daily Trips1
Price£12.37

Cheap VIA Rail ticket deals users recently found on Wanderu.

With 977 VIA Rail trips per day, there are a lot of great deals to uncover for the bargain hunter and VIA Rail tickets start at just £11.27. Check out some of the latest and greatest deals snatched up by Wanderu users. As these bargains are in really high demand, they’re poised to sell out fast and may no longer be available. Chill. As Mum used to say, there’s plenty of fish in the sea. We can help you catch them all!

Windsor to Dorval
Travel DateTue 3 Mar
Price£59.54
Ottawa to London
Travel DateSat 29 Feb
Price£51.81
London to Québec City
Travel DateTue 17 Mar
Price£66.50
London to Kingston
Travel DateThu 12 Mar
Price£37.12
Rivière-du-Loup to Ottawa
Travel DateSat 29 Feb
Price£73.46