3h 8m, Direct
05:29
Quebec CityQuebec
08:37
MontrealMontréal
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05:29
Last train
17:41
Travel duration
3h 17m
Daily departures
5
Departure station
Quebec City
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direct
Arrival station
Montreal
Ticket price
from $36
Fastest trip
3h 8m
Longest trip
3h 31m
Trains to Quebec City
Inbound trains to Quebec City arrive mainly at Gare du Palais, with many services also calling at Sainte-Foy before reaching the central station. VIA Rail trains from Montreal arrive in around 3h15m to 3h30m. Trains from Drummondville reach Quebec City in about 2h, while services from Saint-Hyacinthe usually take around 2h35m. Ottawa services reach Quebec City in roughly 6h depending on the connection pattern. Trains from Toronto typically arrive in around 9h to 10h with a connection in Montreal. Selected passengers also use Sainte-Foy as their Quebec City arrival station when it better matches their final location.
Popular routes from Quebec City
From Gare du Palais, VIA Rail Corridor trains run south-west across Quebec toward Montreal, serving intermediate cities along the St. Lawrence rail axis. Montreal is the main interchange point for passengers continuing across the Corridor network, with onward routes into Ontario.
Westbound rail travel from Quebec City continues toward Ottawa and Toronto, either through scheduled connections or through services depending on the timetable. Sainte-Foy station serves the same intercity rail corridor and may be a better departure point for travelers based in the western part of Quebec City. All long-distance rail options from Quebec City are operated by VIA Rail Canada.
Quebec City
Quebec City is the capital of Quebec province and is known for the walled Upper Town, the Chateau Frontenac area, and the historic streets of Old Quebec. Trains depart from Gare du Palais, the main intercity rail station near the Old Port and the lower town bus terminal.
3h 17m
Montreal
Montreal is Quebec's largest city, with major districts including Old Montreal, Downtown, Mile End, and the Plateau Mont-Royal. Trains arrive at Montreal Central Station, located under the downtown core with access to the Bonaventure metro area, the REM, hotels, and office towers.
Destinations from Quebec City
VIA Rail services from Quebec City
Intercity Corridor services: VIA Rail Canada runs trains from Gare du Palais and Sainte-Foy toward Montreal, with intermediate stops such as Drummondville and Saint-Hyacinthe. Ontario connections: Corridor itineraries continue west toward Ottawa and Toronto, usually using Montreal as the main rail connection point. Regional Quebec travel: the same VIA Rail route links Quebec City with towns and cities along the Quebec section of the Corridor. Airport services: Quebec City has no direct airport rail link, so rail passengers transfer by road transport for Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport.
Travel from Quebec City to Montreal by VIA Rail and visit Old Montreal, Mount Royal, and the Plateau Mont-Royal district.
Frequency
5 times per day
Quebec City
Canada
3h 17m
Montreal
Canada
Travel from Quebec City to Ottawa by VIA Rail and visit Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal, and ByWard Market.
Frequency
4 times per day
Quebec City
Canada
5h 52m
Ottawa
Canada
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VIA Rail Canada
VIA Rail Canada operates intercity passenger trains across Canada.