How much is the train ticket from Montreal to Halifax?

The cheapest train tickets from Montreal to Halifax start from $137. The average price for this train route is around $178. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Montreal to Halifax?

The average train ride duration from Montreal to Halifax is 1d , covering a distance of 499 miles (804 km). The quickest train can get you there in 23h 6m and is operated by VIA Rail Canada .

Which train operators service the Montreal to Halifax route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 4 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Montreal to Halifax?

The earliest train departs from Montreal to Halifax at 1:38pm. And the latest train departs at 6:30pm.

Train Montreal to Halifax from $130 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for Montreal to Halifax on April 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:30pm	Gare Centrale	23h 6m	6:36pm	Halifax, NS	Cheapest
	6:30pm	Gare Centrale	23h 6m	6:36pm	Halifax, NS	Fastest
	1:38pm	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	1d 3h	6:36pm	Halifax, NS	No tags
Orléans Express + VIA Rail	6:00am	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	1d 11h	6:36pm	Halifax, NS	No tags
VIA Rail + Maritime Bus	6:30pm	Gare Centrale	1d 1h	9:00pm	Halifax (YHZ) Airport	No tags

Next departures for Montreal to Halifax on April 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Orléans Express + VIA Rail	11:20am	Terminus Longueuil (Métro Longueuil)	1d 6h	6:36pm	Halifax, NS	Cheapest
	6:30pm	Gare Centrale	23h 6m	6:36pm	Halifax, NS	Fastest
	1:38pm	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	1d 3h	6:36pm	Halifax, NS	No tags
Orléans Express + VIA Rail	3:20pm	Terminus Longueuil (Métro Longueuil)	1d 2h	6:36pm	Halifax, NS	No tags
	1:38pm	Dorval - VIA Rail Station / YUL Airport	1d 3h	6:36pm	Halifax, NS	No tags

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Get from Montreal to Halifax

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 1 day, 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $137, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

1d Average Duration

499 milesDistance

73kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

VIA Rail Canada

4/54,829 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.6

Passengers have reported that the staff provided excellent assistance, ensuring a pleasant and safe journey. However, some users noted that while the recliners were comfortable, there were design issues with toilet doors and partition doors being awkward to use.

VIA Rail Montreal Halifax recent customer reviews

As my first time traveling on a train the staff were amazing and helpful. They made sure that the passengers were happy and safe.

Anna B.

August 1, 2025

Comfortable reliners.toilet doors an partition doors awkward to use. Design problem

Robert K.

September 10, 2024

CA train companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Union Pearson Express

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Montreal to Halifax, CA by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Montreal to Halifax?
The cheapest train tickets from Montreal to Halifax start from $137. The average price for this train route is around $178. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Montreal to Halifax?
The average train ride duration from Montreal to Halifax is 1d , covering a distance of 499 miles (804 km). The quickest train can get you there in 23h 6m and is operated by VIA Rail Canada.
Which train operators service the Montreal to Halifax route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 4 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Montreal to Halifax?
The earliest train departs from Montreal to Halifax at 1:38pm. And the latest train departs at 6:30pm.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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$202

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$202

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$183

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The cheapest trip from Montreal to Halifax, CA was searched and found on Apr 5, 2026 with a price of $183

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Montreal to Halifax, CA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $183 to $745 for a train ticket from Montreal to Halifax, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $183 which is on 2026-04-05.