What to Know About Canada Railway
Noted for its jaw-dropping outdoors, fascinating culture, and incomparable hospitality, Canada warmly welcomes everyone to discover its wonders. Looking for the most comfortable way to get from point A to point B during your journey? Allowing all country guests to travel absolutely worry-free, Canada boasts an extensive and well-developed railway network that provides direct connections between the region's major destinations. On this page, we collected some handy information about available train services in Canada, the most traveled routes, and answers to the frequently asked questions so that you can be fully prepared for your upcoming adventure!
Overall length of Canada railways: 49 422 km
Types of trains in Canada: regular & intercity trains
Number of Canadian routes sold on Rail Ninja: 10+
Fastest train of Canada: 160 km/h
Best Choices for Train Travel in Canada
VIA Train
When it comes to touring Canada by train, VIA rail service is indeed one of the top options. Promising all adventurers a relaxed trip, VIA trains offer spacious seats with ample legroom, electrical outlets, clean bathrooms, as well as free WiFi on board most of the trains. If you decide to choose a Business class for your journey, you get some extra perks like individually reserved seats, priority boarding, and meal & bar services included. Please keep in mind that smoking is prohibited.
Populaire Canada routes
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Portland (OR)15 kmVancouverTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:
Amtrak Cascades
Windsor900 kmMontrealTreinen per dag: 3|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
Vancouver15 kmPortland (OR)Treinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:Amtrak Cascades
Montreal900 kmWindsorTreinen per dag: 4|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
Toronto535 kmMontrealTreinen per dag: 10|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
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Montreal535 kmTorontoTreinen per dag: 8|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
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Montreal269 kmQuebecTreinen per dag: 6|Populaire treinen:
VIA Rail
,VIA Rail
Quebec269 kmMontrealTreinen per dag: 5|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
Ottawa178 kmMontrealTreinen per dag: 5|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
Montreal178 kmOttawaTreinen per dag: 5|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
Seattle230 kmVancouverTreinen per dag: 2|Populaire treinen:Amtrak Cascades
Vancouver230 kmSeattleTreinen per dag: 2|Populaire treinen:Amtrak Cascades
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London (Canada)200 kmTorontoTreinen per dag: 6|Populaire treinen:
VIA Rail
Toronto200 kmLondon (Canada)Treinen per dag: 6|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
Kitchener108 kmTorontoTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
Toronto108 kmKitchenerTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
Toronto369 kmWindsorTreinen per dag: 4|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
Windsor369 kmTorontoTreinen per dag: 4|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
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Toronto280 kmKingstonTreinen per dag: 14|Populaire treinen:
VIA Rail
Kingston280 kmTorontoTreinen per dag: 15|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
Toronto1514 kmWinnipegTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
Winnipeg1514 kmTorontoTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
Niagara Falls128 kmTorontoTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
Toronto128 kmNiagara FallsTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
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Edmonton3196 kmTorontoTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:
VIA Rail
Toronto3196 kmEdmontonEdmonton821 kmVancouverTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
Vancouver821 kmEdmontonTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
Vancouver1864 kmWinnipegTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
Winnipeg1864 kmVancouverTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
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Saskatoon2678 kmTorontoTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:
VIA Rail
Toronto2678 kmSaskatoonSaskatoon1201 kmVancouverTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
Vancouver1201 kmSaskatoonTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
Edmonton1375 kmWinnipegTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
Winnipeg1375 kmEdmontonTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
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Saskatoon539 kmEdmontonTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:
VIA Rail
Edmonton539 kmSaskatoonTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
Saskatoon780 kmWinnipegTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
Winnipeg780 kmSaskatoonTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
Toronto850 kmQuebecTreinen per dag: 8|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
Quebec850 kmTorontoTreinen per dag: 5|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
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New York800 kmTorontoTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:
Amtrak
Toronto800 kmNew YorkTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:Amtrak
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Portland (OR)15 kmVancouverTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:
Amtrak Cascades
Windsor900 kmMontrealTreinen per dag: 3|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
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Vancouver15 kmPortland (OR)Treinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:
Amtrak Cascades
Montreal900 kmWindsorTreinen per dag: 4|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
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Toronto535 kmMontrealTreinen per dag: 10|Populaire treinen:
VIA Rail
,VIA Rail
Montreal535 kmTorontoTreinen per dag: 8|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
,VIA Rail
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Montreal269 kmQuebecTreinen per dag: 6|Populaire treinen:
VIA Rail
,VIA Rail
Quebec269 kmMontrealTreinen per dag: 5|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
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Ottawa178 kmMontrealTreinen per dag: 5|Populaire treinen:
VIA Rail
Montreal178 kmOttawaTreinen per dag: 5|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
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Seattle230 kmVancouverTreinen per dag: 2|Populaire treinen:
Amtrak Cascades
Vancouver230 kmSeattleTreinen per dag: 2|Populaire treinen:Amtrak Cascades
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London (Canada)200 kmTorontoTreinen per dag: 6|Populaire treinen:
VIA Rail
Toronto200 kmLondon (Canada)Treinen per dag: 6|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
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Kitchener108 kmTorontoTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:
VIA Rail
Toronto108 kmKitchenerTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
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Toronto369 kmWindsorTreinen per dag: 4|Populaire treinen:
VIA Rail
Windsor369 kmTorontoTreinen per dag: 4|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
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Toronto280 kmKingstonTreinen per dag: 14|Populaire treinen:
VIA Rail
Kingston280 kmTorontoTreinen per dag: 15|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
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Toronto1514 kmWinnipegTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:
VIA Rail
Winnipeg1514 kmTorontoTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
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Niagara Falls128 kmTorontoTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:
VIA Rail
Toronto128 kmNiagara FallsTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
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Edmonton3196 kmTorontoTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:
VIA Rail
Toronto3196 kmEdmonton -
Edmonton821 kmVancouverTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:
VIA Rail
Vancouver821 kmEdmontonTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
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Vancouver1864 kmWinnipegTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:
VIA Rail
Winnipeg1864 kmVancouverTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
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Saskatoon2678 kmTorontoTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:
VIA Rail
Toronto2678 kmSaskatoon -
Saskatoon1201 kmVancouverTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:
VIA Rail
Vancouver1201 kmSaskatoonTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
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Edmonton1375 kmWinnipegTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:
VIA Rail
Winnipeg1375 kmEdmontonTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
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Saskatoon539 kmEdmontonTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:
VIA Rail
Edmonton539 kmSaskatoonTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
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Saskatoon780 kmWinnipegTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:
VIA Rail
Winnipeg780 kmSaskatoonTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
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Toronto850 kmQuebecTreinen per dag: 8|Populaire treinen:
VIA Rail
Quebec850 kmTorontoTreinen per dag: 5|Populaire treinen:VIA Rail
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New York800 kmTorontoTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:
Amtrak
Toronto800 kmNew YorkTreinen per dag: 1|Populaire treinen:Amtrak
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Canadian Trains
Are trains in Canada air-conditioned?
Yes, to provide all guests with the ultimate comfort during the ride, the majority of trains in Canada are equipped with an air-conditioning system.
Is there WiFi onboard VIA trains?
Regardless of the chosen travel class, Economy or Business, all passengers can use unlimited WiFi access during the entire ride at no cost.
How far in advance should I book Canada train tickets?
If you would like to avoid a lack of tickets on the chosen date of travel, think about making a reservation as early as possible. Using Rail.Ninja booking platform, you can not only browse actual departure schedule and learn more about travel classes, but also indicate your seat preferences and book your tickets 2 years in advance.
