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About Greater Sudbury

Located slightly north of Lake Huron, Sudbury is a mid-sized city that offers visitors ample opportunity to play, relax, and explore. Its biggest attraction is Science North, a world-renowned interactive museum containing a planetarium, IMAX theatre, and butterfly gallery that is sure to spark curiosity in children and adults alike. Wander through labyrinthine caves beneath the city at Dynamic Earth, which pays tribute to the city’s mining history. Are you into bitcoin? How about a big coin? Snap a pic beside the iconic Big Nickel, the world's largest coin.

Surrounded by green woodlands (which turn snow-white in winter), Sudbury is also a natural paradise where outdoors enthusiasts can relax on Ramsey Lake, walk the Lake Laurentian Conservation Area, and bike along the famed Trans Canada Trail.

Downtown Sudbury serves up the best offerings of local cuisine and can satisfy food cravings whether you're looking for pizza, steak, or sushi. Afterward, indulge in ice-cold craft beer or fancy cocktails at a local bar before heading to Elgin Street for a lively night out.

Sudbury is a convenient gateway for travel deeper into Northern Ontario and beyond, well served by highways and public transport networks. VIA Rail routes connect the city to major urban centers, including Winnipeg, Toronto, and Ottawa. For the adventurous traveler, the Georgian Bay Coastal Route makes for an unforgettable road trip.

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187-231 Regional Rd 67, Sudbury, ON - CAYSBVIA-0

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The Sudbury VIA Rail Station is the hub of rail transportation services in Sudbury, offering intercity train services to local commuters and visiting travelers. The station is currently served by two VIA Rail trains which provide transport to Toronto, Ottawa, and beyond. The station offers parking spots, a bicycle box, washrooms, and easy access for people with disabilities. Easily accessible from downtown, the VIA Rail station is within walking distance of several takeaway restaurants and bars for a quick pre-train cocktail.

Popular train stations in Greater Sudbury:

  • Sudbury Jct

  • Sudbury

What train companies travel to Greater Sudbury, Ontario?

Located in Ontario, Canada, Greater Sudbury is accessible by train from one other city. There is only one train to Greater Sudbury per day, operated by VIA Rail, but Wanderu will help you book that ticket for the lowest possible price.

Looking for other ways to get there? Coach tickets to Greater Sudbury are also available..

Train companies serving Greater Sudbury

TrainRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
VIA Rail417h 10mCA$166.62
  • 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 Greater Sudbury?

Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Greater Sudbury 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 Greater Sudbury taking into account the seats and amenities that VIA Rail offers. They rate VIA Rail a 4.8 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.

If you are looking to arrive to Greater Sudbury punctually, travelers suggest that VIA Rail has the best on time performance on their train schedules to Greater Sudbury, rating them a 4.2 based on their on time arrivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

CA$72.51 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to Greater Sudbury, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on buses from your city to Greater Sudbury. In the last month, trains from Toronto to Greater Sudbury had the lowest average price at CA$72.83.

The busiest train station in Greater Sudbury is Sudbury Jct. As Greater Sudbury's main station, it has the most trains coming and going. However, a popular alternative is Sudbury.

The closest airport to Greater Sudbury is Sudbury Airport (YSB), it is located 10.4 miles from the city center of Greater Sudbury.
Greater Sudbury ranks number 23 among most popular train destinations in the region. It also ranks number 39 in Canada. Greater Sudbury ranks number 33 in the region in terms of the number of destinations that connect to Greater Sudbury via train service. On average 1 direct daily train trips serve Greater Sudbury.
The population of Greater Sudbury is 157857. Greater Sudbury ranks number 17 in terms of population in Ontario and number 27 in all of Canada.
Train tickets to Greater Sudbury range from for a short trip to Greater Sudbury, while a 60 to 200 mile train trip to Greater Sudbury starts at , and a longer trip by train to Greater Sudbury can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as .
People who take the train to Greater Sudbury are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent schedules, the ability to book and hop on a train last minute make taking a train to Greater Sudbury easy whether you're planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest train station to the city center of Greater Sudbury is Sudbury Jct, located just 2.4 miles away. Select Sudbury Jct as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Greater Sudbury. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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