Ottawa to Toronto by train
Toronto lies 349 km (217 mi) south-west of Ottawa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 43 min at the speeds typical of Canada rail, over roughly 426 km (265 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Ottawa | Toronto | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 1 million | 2.8 million |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) | 161 m (528 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Stations on record | Rideau station, Pimisi station | Union Station, Exhibition GO Station, Oriole GO Station |
Where to book trains from Ottawa to Toronto
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Staying in Toronto
Our booking partner lists 1,513+ places to stay in Toronto (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 727 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (303), and 24 are five-star. Across 296 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 251,382 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Toronto from Ottawa?
349 km (217 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Ottawa; by road roughly 426 km (265 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Toronto by train?
About 4 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ottawa and Toronto?
No, both are on America/Toronto at the moment.
Where can I stay in Toronto?
Our booking partner lists 1,513+ places to stay in Toronto, bookable on this site.
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.