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Trips per day388
train lines3
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About Toronto

Toronto is one of the world’s most culturally diverse cities, making it a great destination for travelers looking for a culturally unique experience. One of the most unique landmarks in the city is the Aga Khan Museum, which boasts a beautiful collection of Islamic, Iranian, and Muslim artifacts. If you are interested in art, the Art Gallery of Ontario is a definite must-see. For those who want to step away from the bustling city and seek the refuge of nature, take a ferry to Centre Isle, which offers plenty of activities such as biking or hiking.

Toronto’s food scene is vast and extremely vibrant due to the city’s multicultural nature. Bar Isabel is a local favorite that offers amazing Spanish dishes with a cozy vibe. For a more posh experience, head over to Alo Restaurant, which features a five-course tasting menu that will take you on a culinary ride.

The main bus station in the city is the Union Station Bus Terminal, served by various intercity bus services, including Greyhound and Ontario Northland. The main train station in Toronto is the adjacent Union Station, which is the hub for VIA Rail’s intercity services. The city’s airport is the Toronto Pearson International Airport, the busiest airport in Canada.

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Union Station, Toronto, ON - CATORAMT-0

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Union Station, Toronto, ON - CATORAMT-1

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Union Station is the center of rail transportation in Toronto and Canada's busiest train terminal. First opened in 1927, the station underwent several redevelopment and renovation projects to reach its current state. In 1999, in recognition of the station's importance to transportation history, it was inducted into the North America Railway Hall of Fame. The current station is served by VIA Rail trains and local public transit. The station currently serves over 72 million commuters each year, and as much as 91% of all Toronto passengers pass through this station. Just walking through the station is the perfect way to get familiar with Toronto's locals!

Popular train stations in Toronto:

  • Union Station

  • Guildwood

  • Bloor St GO Train Station

  • Weston Rd Train Station

What train companies travel to Toronto, Ontario?

Located in Ontario, Canada, Toronto is accessible by train from 51 other cities. You can choose from 388 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Toronto on Wanderu. VIA Rail usually has the most trains on any given day.

Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to Toronto are also available..

Train companies serving Toronto

TrainRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
VIA Rail535h 26m€75.15
Amtrak321d 14h 16m€278.29
UP Express - Metrolinx20h 14m€4.33
  • 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.

  • Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey.

Which train service has the best service to Toronto?

Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Toronto by train with VIA Rail giving them a 4.4 rating out of 5.

Travelers also mentioned that VIA Rail had the most comfortable train service to Toronto taking into account the seats and amenities that VIA Rail offers. They rate VIA Rail a 4.2 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.

If you are looking to arrive to Toronto punctually, travelers suggest that VIA Rail has the best on time performance on their train schedules to Toronto, rating them a 4.4 based on their on time arrivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

€3.49 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to Toronto, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on trains from your city to Toronto. In the last month, trains from Mississauga to Toronto had the lowest average price at €5.13.

The busiest train station in Toronto is Union Station. There are several other active stations in addition to this main station. The most popular train stations in Toronto are:

  • Union Station
  • Guildwood
  • Bloor St GO Train Station
The closest airport to Toronto is Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport (YTZ), it is located 1.9 miles from the city center of Toronto.
Toronto ranks number 13 among most popular train destinations in the region. It also ranks number 52 in Canada. Toronto has the most train connections in the region. There are 441 train schedules arriving in Toronto each day.
The population of Toronto is 2600000. Toronto ranks number 17 in terms of population in Ontario and number 36 in all of Canada.
Train tickets to Toronto range from €3 for a short trip to Toronto, while a 60 to 200 mile train trip to Toronto starts at , and a longer trip by train to Toronto 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 €36.
People who take the train to Toronto 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 Toronto 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 Toronto is Union Station, located just 0.5 miles away. Select Union Station as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Toronto. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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