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Trip Summary
On most days, there is one scheduled train that travels from Savant Lake to Minaki. The train trip from Savant Lake to Minaki is usually about 5 hours and 54 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest VIA Rail train can get you there in as little as 5 hours and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 177 mi (285 km) |
| Fastest train | 5h 45m |
| Lowest price | £28.55 |
| Trains per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | VIA Rail |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Savant Lake to Minaki?
VIA Rail is the one and only train line which connects Savant Lake to Minaki. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIA Rail | 1 | 5h 54m | £29.17 |
VIA Rail, also known as Via Rail Canada or simply VIA, provides service across the Canadian provinces and territories, including 1 daily trips between Savant Lake and Minaki. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Savant Lake and Minaki is approximately 177 miles, or 285 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 54 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 45 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.
Tuesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Savant Lake to Minaki. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Tuesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Tuesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Savant Lake at 09:00 and arrives in Minaki around 5 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Minaki 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 Minaki to Savant Lake.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Savant Lake?
Main departure station: Savant Lake Train Station
There are two stations in Savant Lake where you can board the train to Minaki.
All train stations in Savant Lake:
Savant Lake Train Station
Flindt Landing Station
Where is the train station in Minaki?
Main arrival station: Minaki VIA Station
Minaki has one train station.
Train stations in Minaki:
Minaki VIA Station
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