Ottawa to Kitchener by bus
Kitchener lies 441 km (274 mi) south-west of Ottawa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 8 h 10 min including stops, over roughly 538 km (335 mi) of road.
| Ottawa | Kitchener | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 1 million | 256,885 |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) | 336 m (1,102 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
Where to book buses from Ottawa to Kitchener
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Staying in Kitchener
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Common questions
How far is Kitchener from Ottawa?
441 km (274 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Ottawa; by road roughly 538 km (335 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Kitchener by bus?
About 8 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ottawa and Kitchener?
No, both are on America/Toronto at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.