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Trip Summary
There is one daily train from Smithers to Burns Lake. Traveling by train from Smithers to Burns Lake usually takes 2 hours and 8 minutes, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
Distance | 68 mi (109 km) |
Fastest train | 2h 8m |
Lowest price | $16.30 |
Trains per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | VIA Rail |
Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Smithers to Burns Lake?
VIA Rail is the one and only train line which connects Smithers to Burns Lake. 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 | 2h 8m | $16.30 |
VIA Rail, also known as Via Rail Canada or simply VIA, provides service across the Canadian provinces and territories, including 1 daily trips between Smithers and Burns Lake. 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
Trains departing from Smithers to Burns Lake tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. 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 Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Smithers at 2:00pm and arrives in Burns Lake around 2 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Burns Lake 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 Burns Lake to Smithers.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Smithers?
Main departure station: Smithers
There is one train station in Smithers.
All train stations in Smithers:
Smithers
Where is the train station in Burns Lake?
Main arrival station: Burns Lake VIA Station
Burns Lake has one train station.
All train stations in Burns Lake:
Burns Lake VIA Station
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