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Trip Summary
There are 2 daily trains from La Tuque to Joliette. Traveling by train from La Tuque to Joliette usually takes around 7 hours and 12 minutes, but the fastest VIA Rail train can make the trip in 3 hours and 48 minutes.
Distance | 103 mi (166 km) |
Fastest train | 3h 48m |
Lowest price | €13.66 |
Trains per day | 8 |
Most frequent service | VIA Rail |
Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from La Tuque to Joliette?
VIA Rail is the one and only train line which connects La Tuque to Joliette. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
VIA Rail | 2 | 7h 12m | €26.86 |
VIA Rail, also known as Via Rail Canada or simply VIA, provides service across the Canadian provinces and territories, including 2 daily trips between La Tuque and Joliette. 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 La Tuque and Joliette is approximately 103 miles, or 166 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 12 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 48 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.
Trains departing from La Tuque to Joliette tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Monday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs La Tuque at 11:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 16:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in La Tuque twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. Luckily, both trains will get you to Joliette with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to get off or switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Joliette to La Tuque.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in La Tuque?
Main departure station: Club Bélanger Train Station
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 15 stops and stations in La Tuque where you can board the train.
All train stations in La Tuque:
Club Bélanger Train Station
Bima Train Station
Parent
Strachan Train Station
Greening Train Station
Club Maniwawa Train Station
Clova Rail Station
Coquar Train Station
Cann Train Station
Club Sisco Train Station
Manjobagues Train Station
Club Sisco Train Station
La Tuque Train Station
Club Rita Train Station
Rivière Oskélanéo Train Station
Where is the train station in Joliette?
Main arrival station: Joliette VIA Station
Joliette has one train station.
Train stations in Joliette:
Joliette VIA Station
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