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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
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Compare 3 ways to go from Vancouver to Edmonton.
Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | |||
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Average Price$142 - $218 | Average Duration21h 35m | 21kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | Most eco-friendly | ||
Average Price$165 - $2,402 | Average Duration1d 2h | 74kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars | |||
Carpool | Average Price$69 - $127 | Average Duration12h 30m | 34kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars | CheapestFastest |
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Edmonton. The journey takes about 12 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $69, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Vancouver to Edmonton: Trip Overview
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Train Companies
Based on 4143 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. VIA Rail Canada ticket prices on this trip start at $165.00
VIA Rail Vancouver Edmonton recent customer reviews
Was not allowed to board the train because I reached there 15mins before departure and was told the gates were closed already
Mohammad M.
Nice staff calmed my babies down by talking to them n playing with them but one lady was rude telling me to pick up the garbage around my seats that my babies made and she was rude about it said it in a rude way but the rest of the staff were all good
Carisa N.
amazing staff. amazing service
Alejandra E.
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You can expect to pay from $206 to $1,199 for a train ticket from Vancouver to Edmonton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $206 which is on 2025-04-28.
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Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Vancouver to Edmonton is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Edmonton, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Vancouver and Edmonton, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
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Did you know?
New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.
You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
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