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Via Rail contact
- customer_relations@viarail.ca
- 1 888 842-7245
- https://www.viarail.ca
- cP/PO BOX 8116 SUCC CENTRE-VILLE Montréal (Québec) H3C 3N3
Via Rail FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Via Rail have student discounts?
expand_more- There are three kinds of ticket fares that were made to youth people. Via 6 Pak: 6 one-way tickets for trips between two cities. Unlimited Semester Pass Fares: A train pass that let you travel unlimited in a specific zone. Youth Summer Pass: This pass let you enjoy the summer as much as you can. This offer permits you to travel between all cities in Canada. Only passengers up to 25 years old can use this deal.
Does Via Rail have senior discounts?
expand_more- Passengers from 60 years old can save 10% on Economy Plus, Sleeper, Sleeper Plus, and Touring fares.
Can you buy Via Rail tickets on the train?
expand_more- You can buy your train ticket using Via Rail's site. The payment can be made using credit cards. It accepts MasterCard, Visa, and American Express.
How can I book Via Rail train ticket by phone?
expand_more- To get information and buy a train ticket over the phone by calling 1 888 VIA-RAIL (1 888 842-7245). For TTY service, please call 1-800-286-9503. The calling is free to Canada or United States.
Do CAA members get discounts on VIA Rail?
expand_more- If you are a member of CAA Rewards, you can get 10% OFF to travel in Economy and Business class to anywhere in Canada.
Does Via Rail have Wi-Fi?
expand_more- Via Rail offers Wi-Fi service in many trains, Station Lounge, and some stations.
How many bags can I bring on Via Rail?
expand_more- Luggage allowed in Via Rail Escape Fare and Economy/ Economy Plus Tickets: One Personal Article, weighing up to 25 lb and volume up to 17 x 6 x 13 in., plus one large piece, weighing up to 40 lb and size 62 inches. Or two small bags are weighing up to 25 lb each one and has a volume up to 21,5 x 15,5 x 9 inches.
Does Via Rail Allow Pets?
expand_more- Via Rail does not allow pets in passengers car, except guide dogs. If you want to travel with a pet, it must go in the baggage car. Only dogs, cats, and small rodents can go aboard Via Trains.
All you need to know about Via Rail
VIA RAIL SCHEDULES AND TICKETS
Via Rail is a huge train company that runs intercity passenger rail services in Canada.
Via Rail Canada started in 1977, and since then carried millions of travelers around the country.
It runs almost 500 trains per week covering eight Canadian Provinces.
Beside this, Viarail has a partnership with Amtrak.
Together both companies can reach many places in Canada and the United States.
VIA RAIL SCHEDULE
Train Ticket from Toronto to Montreal
18 Via train schedules are leaving Toronto to Montreal daily.
The cheapest Via Rail fare in this route is $123,17, while the highest price is 233,93.
This travel takes around 5 hours without stops.
Via Rail Toronto to Montreal Train Ticket DetailsTrain Ticket from Toronto to Ottawa
There are at least 25 Via Rail train schedules to Ottawa every day.
The lowest train ticket is $44, and the highest ticket price is $178,05.
This journey takes almost 5 hours without stops.
Via Rail Toronto to Ottawa Train Ticket DetailsTrain Ticket from Montreal to Toronto
There are at least 18 schedules to Toronto daily.
The cheapest ticket fare is $44, while the highest ticket price is $125,32
This trip takes around 5 hours without stops.
Buy Train Ticket from Montreal to TorontoVIA RAIL TICKETS
How to book Via Rail Tickets?
There are several ways to buy your train ticket or your rail pass.
Buying a Via Rail Ticket Online
You can buy your train ticket using Via Rail's site.
The payment can be made using credit cards.
It accepts MasterCard, Visa, and American Express.
Buying a Train Ticket for App
Via Rail offers a mobile application where you can buy your train ticket.
The app is available on GooglePlay and AppStore.
Buying a train ticket by Phone
To get information and buy a train ticket over the phone by calling 1 888 VIA-RAIL (1 888 842-7245).
For TTY service, please call 1-800-286-9503
The calling is free to Canada or United States.
Buying a train ticket at Train Station
There are thousands of train station across Canada.
Find the nearest you and buy your ticketBuying your ticket at Via Rail Agency
Other option to buy is going to directly in a Travel Agency in Canada or the US.
Find all travel agency available.VIA RAIL FARES
Via Rail offers four types of ticket prices.
Each one has some own rules about routes, refunds, exchanges, stop-over, and seats.
Lowest Ticket Price
Every day some routes have reduced fares in Economy and Sleeper class.
Check more information at Via Rail's website.Escape Fare
It is available only on Via Rails routes.
In a case of a refund or/and exchanges, it is applied a fee of 50% of the fare.
If you choose a new ticket more expensive, you will be charged for this difference.
There are a limited number of seats in this condition.
Business Fare
This price is available only for a one-way ticket for one adult.
It is valid only in Quebec City, Montreal, Oshawa, Toronto, and Ottawa.
This fare is available only in purchased made at website, phone number, or ticket counters.
Via Rail Business Class tickets are refundable and exchangeable with a 25% service charge of fare.
Corporate Fare
Via Rail offers a ticket fare special for companies.
Check more at Via Rail's website.VIA RAIL DEALS
Via Rail has exclusive discounts programs.
Special Offer for CAA Members
If you are a member of CAA Rewards, you can get 10% OFF to travel in Economy and Business class to anywhere in Canada.
Special Discount for Hostelling International Members
If you are an Hostelling International member, you can get 12.5% OFF in a train ticket.
Special Discount for Football Fans
You can get 15% OFF to follow your favorite Football team during their games.
To receive this deal, you should enter the discount code: FOOTBALL
Exclusive Offer for Student and Youth
There are three kinds of ticket fares that were made to youth people.
Via 6 Pak: 6 one-way tickets for trips between two cities.
Unlimited Semester Pass Fares: A train pass that let you travel unlimited in a specific zone.
Youth Summer Pass: This pass let you enjoy the summer as much as you can.
This offer permits you to travel between all cities in Canada.
Only passengers up to 25 years old can use this deal.
Exclusive Offers for Children and Family
Via Rail has two types of deals for children.
Children up to two years travel for free.
Kids from two up to 11 years old get 50% OFF on the adult fare.
Special Discount for Elderly
Passengers from 60 years old can save 10% on Economy Plus, Sleeper, Sleeper Plus, and Touring fares.
VIA RAIL FEATURES
Does Via Rail have Wi-Fi?
Via Rail offers Wi-Fi service in many trains, Station Lounge, and some stations.
Via Rail Baggage
If you carry on luggage in your Train trip, you should pay attention in which type of fare is your ticket.
Each ticket fare has its baggage rules.
Luggage allowed in Via Rail Escape Fare and Economy/ Economy Plus Tickets
One Personal Article, weighing up to 25 lb and volume up to 17 x 6 x 13 in., plus one large piece, weighing up to 40 lb and size 62 inches.
Or two small bags are weighing up to 25 lb each one and has a volume up to 21,5 x 15,5 x 9 inches.
Baggage allowed in Via Rail Business Fare
One personal article is weighing up to 25 lb and size 17 x 6 x 13 inches.
Plus two large pieces of luggage weighing up to 50 lb each one and has a size up to 62 linear inches
Luggage Allowed in Via Rail Sleeper Plus and Prestige ticket fare
One personal bag is weighing up to 25 lb and size 17 x 6 x 13 inches.
More two small pieces of luggage weighing up to 25 lb each one and size 21,5 x 15,5 x 9 inches each.
In all situations above, in a case of overweight or extra bags, passengers must pay a fee.
Does Via Rail Allow Pets?
Via Rail does not allow pets in passengers car, except guide dogs.
If you want to travel with a pet, it must go in the baggage car.
Only dogs, cats, and small rodents can go aboard Via Trains.
TRAIN STATIONS IN CANADA
There are many train stations around Canada.
The main terminals are:
Montreal Central Train Station
Address: 895 de la Gauchetiere WestMontréal, QC, H3B 4G1, Canada
Phone Number: 1-888-842-7245
This station works from Monday to Sunday, at 04h30 to 00h30.
Find more details about Montreal Train TerminalToronto Union Station
Address: 65 Front Street WestToronto, ON, M5J 1E6, Canada
Phone Number: (888) 842-7245
This terminal works from Monday to Sunday, at 05h30 to 00h45.
Find more details about Toronto Union StationPacific Central Station
Address: 1150 Station St.Vancouver, BC, V6A 4C7, Canada
Phone Number: (888) 842-7245
This station works from Monday to Sunday, at 05h00 to 01h00.
Find more details about Vancouver Train StationIMPORTANT TIPS
Documents Required for your Train Travel
Passenger must guarantee that they are in ownership of valid travel documents.
If travel is in Canada and the passenger is Canadian, it is necessary that have an I.D.
In a case of foreign travelers, it must have a valid passport and the required visas for all journeys.
Boarding on Via Rail Train
It is suggested that you come at the boarding point about 1 hour in advance from the departure time.
It may take some minutes to complete boarding process.