Can you bring food on VIA Rail?
You can bring your own food on the train (as meals are not included in Economy class), however there are also snacks, meals, and beverages available to purchase on board with cash or credit.
How long is the VIA train ride from Toronto to Montreal?
around 5 hours
VIA Rail offers regular direct rail connections between the two cities seven days a week, with journey times between Toronto and Montreal of around 5 hours.
What is the difference between VIA Rail escape and economy?
The difference between the two rates can be found by hovering your computer mouse over the fare column header. There are not only luggage restrictions, but also cancellation & ticket exchange rules. Escape fares are non-refundable, economy fares are refundable. Yes you would be in the same car.
Does VIA Rail check your bags?
Verify that your train offers a checked baggage service: A checked baggage service is available at some stations and on a certain number of trains. Before travelling, be sure to confirm that this service is offered on your train.
Are VIA Rail trains air-conditioned?
Yes, all VIA passenger cars are fully heated and air-conditioned.
Is the train ride from Toronto to Montreal scenic?
While the train ride is not particularly scenic, it has cozy seats, free WiFi, and it’s reliable and convenient.
How much does it cost to travel from Toronto to Montreal by train?
Toronto to Montreal train information
| ROUND-TRIP FROM | $77 |
|---|---|
| ONE-WAY FROM | $39 |
| AVG TRAVEL TIME | 5h 01m |
| TRAIN COMPANIES | VIA Rail Canada |
Are there plugs on VIA Rail trains?
There are at-your-seat power outlets in Economy class on the Renaissance train cars. However, there are no power outlets in the service car. There are also power outlets in your private cabin aboard other VIA Rail trains.
Why Via Rail between Toronto and Montréal?
Why waste productive time travelling by plane or car between Toronto and Montréal? VIA Rail offers an efficient and economical solution. Compare how much more productive you can be in a train than in a plane or car. *Car distance and trip time based on one-way trip according to Google Maps.
Is the train seat on the Via Rail comfy?
The seat was comfier than the standard economy class seat on a plane, but nothing to write home about. Interestingly enough, the second train I took did not have any tray tables, so just napped on the way back. (Nick’s note: there are a few different seats on Via Rail, this seems to be one of the older models)
Where is the best train station in Montreal?
Montreal Train station is located downtown and is easily accessible to Old Montreal and St. Catherines Street. Like Union Station it is the central Metro hub of the city and it is easy to connect to anywhere you want to go. I know that we will make our summer travel plans and Via Rail will be a big part of it if they have their spring sale again.
Does Via Rail have Internet onboard?
Note that while the free-on-board internet was more than adequate, Via Rail does not allow high data usage activities, such as Netflix/Youtube, so be prepared with your own entertainment (this holds especially true since they have removed the on-board entertainment option).