Bus Ottawa, ON to Halifax, NS: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Ottawa, ON to Halifax, NS

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Ottawa, ON to Halifax, NS from various bus operators like VIA Rail Canada for the next days.

today

$268

tomorrow

Sunday

$283

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

$231

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
VIA Rail Canada	30h 32m	11:04 AM	Ottawa, ON	Fallowfield Station	6:36 PM	Halifax, NS	Central Station	Economy	$268	A Bus from VIA Rail Canada goes from Fallowfield Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 12/5/2025 11:04:00 AM to Central Station, Halifax, NS (Canada) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:36:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $268 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 32m
VIA Rail Canada	27h 19m	2:17 PM	Ottawa, ON	Train Station	6:36 PM	Halifax, NS	Central Station	Economy	$285	A Bus from VIA Rail Canada goes from Train Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 12/5/2025 2:17:00 PM to Central Station, Halifax, NS (Canada) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:36:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $285 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 19m
VIA Rail Canada	28h 21m	1:15 PM	Ottawa, ON	Fallowfield Station	6:36 PM	Halifax, NS	Central Station	Economy	$318	A Bus from VIA Rail Canada goes from Fallowfield Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 12/5/2025 1:15:00 PM to Central Station, Halifax, NS (Canada) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:36:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $318 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 21m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
VIA Rail Canada	27h 19m	2:17 PM	Ottawa, ON	Train Station	6:36 PM	Halifax, NS	Central Station	Economy	$283	A Bus from VIA Rail Canada goes from Train Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 12/7/2025 2:17:00 PM to Central Station, Halifax, NS (Canada) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:36:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $283 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 19m
VIA Rail Canada	30h 32m	11:04 AM	Ottawa, ON	Fallowfield Station	6:36 PM	Halifax, NS	Central Station	Economy	$299	A Bus from VIA Rail Canada goes from Fallowfield Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 12/7/2025 11:04:00 AM to Central Station, Halifax, NS (Canada) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:36:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $299 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 32m
VIA Rail Canada	28h 21m	1:15 PM	Ottawa, ON	Fallowfield Station	6:36 PM	Halifax, NS	Central Station	Economy	$349	A Bus from VIA Rail Canada goes from Fallowfield Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 12/7/2025 1:15:00 PM to Central Station, Halifax, NS (Canada) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:36:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $349 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 21m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
VIA Rail Canada	27h 19m	2:17 PM	Ottawa, ON	Train Station	6:36 PM	Halifax, NS	Central Station	Economy	$231	A Bus from VIA Rail Canada goes from Train Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 12/10/2025 2:17:00 PM to Central Station, Halifax, NS (Canada) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:36:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $231 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 19m
VIA Rail Canada	30h 32m	11:04 AM	Ottawa, ON	Fallowfield Station	6:36 PM	Halifax, NS	Central Station	Economy	$255	A Bus from VIA Rail Canada goes from Fallowfield Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 12/10/2025 11:04:00 AM to Central Station, Halifax, NS (Canada) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:36:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $255 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 32m
VIA Rail Canada	28h 21m	1:15 PM	Ottawa, ON	Fallowfield Station	6:36 PM	Halifax, NS	Central Station	Economy	$280	A Bus from VIA Rail Canada goes from Fallowfield Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 12/10/2025 1:15:00 PM to Central Station, Halifax, NS (Canada) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:36:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $280 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 21m

Did you know that if you travel from Ottawa, ON to Halifax, NS via Montreal, you can save more than $45? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  28h 21m
  
  0
  
  1:15 PM
  
  Ottawa, ON
  St. Laurent Bus Station
  
  4:50 PM
  
  Montreal
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $22
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from St. Laurent Bus Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) at 12/12/2025 1:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Montreal (Canada) arriving at 12/12/2025 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
- Busbud
  
  23h 6m
  
  0
  
  6:30 PM
  
  Montreal
  Central Station
  
  6:36 PM
  
  Halifax, NS
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $164
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central Station, Montreal (Canada) at 12/12/2025 6:30:00 PM to Central Station, Halifax, NS (Canada) arriving at 12/13/2025 6:36:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $164 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 6m
Travel time is 0h 2m longer, but you will save $45

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Ottawa, ON to Halifax, NS is $189 on 11/30/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Ottawa, ON and Halifax, NS

See here how frequent the connections between Ottawa, ON and Halifax, NS are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily buses from Ottawa, ON to Halifax, NS. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Ottawa, ON and Halifax, NS.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 6 buses from Ottawa, ON to Halifax, NS, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Ottawa, ON and Halifax, NS, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Ottawa, ON to Halifax, NS

Compare all providers like VIA Rail Canada that travel 3 times every day by bus from Ottawa, ON to Halifax, NS in one click! Book your bus ticket from Ottawa, ON to Halifax, NS starting from $189!

Cheapest Bus	$189
Fastest Bus	28h 19m
Earliest Bus	11:04 AM
Latest Bus	2:17 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	593.5 miles
Bus Companies	VIA Rail Canada

Cheapest bus connections from Ottawa, ON to Halifax, NS

Every day, 3 buses from 1 bus companies leave Ottawa, ON for Halifax, NS: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$252

Saturday 12/06

Sunday 12/07

$283

Monday 12/08

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$214

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

$288

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

$288

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

$282

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Ottawa, ON to Halifax, NS

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Ottawa, ON to Halifax, NS, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $214, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Ottawa, ON to Halifax, NS. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $282.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Ottawa, ON to Halifax, NS, with $231. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $255.

How to save money travelling from Ottawa, ON to Halifax, NS

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Ottawa, ON to Halifax, NS in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Ottawa, ON to Halifax, NS, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Ottawa, ON to Halifax, NS are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Ottawa, ON to Halifax, NS

These are the most booked bus companies between Ottawa, ON to Halifax, NS from our users.

VIA Rail Canada from Ottawa, ON to Halifax, NS

Here you will find the key facts about the VIA Rail Canada bus route Ottawa, ON to Halifax, NS:

Cheapest Price	$231
Fastest Bus	28h 19m
Earliest Bus	11:04 AM
Last Bus	2:17 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

All bus stations and stops in Ottawa, ON and Halifax, NS

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Ottawa, ON and Halifax, NS.

Slater / Metcalfe Bus Stop

Intersection of Slater St & Metcalfe

St. Laurent Bus Station

Transitway 3570

University of Ottawa

Cumberland St 591

Rideau B

George St 1

Bay / Queen Bus Station

Bay / Queen Bay / Queen

E Perimeter Rd

Delta Hotels

Barrington St 1875

Quinpool Road

Marriott Courtyard Downtown

Salter St 5120

Saint Mary's University

Tower Rd 920

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Ottawa, ON to Halifax, NS? Compare all modes of transports from Ottawa, ON to Halifax, NS.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Ottawa, ON to Halifax, NS

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Ottawa, ON to Halifax, NS? Or which bus companies serve the route Ottawa, ON to Halifax, NS? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Ottawa, ON to Halifax, NS bus

How much does a Ottawa, ON Halifax, NS bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $189 and takes 28h 19m to reach Halifax, NS. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Ottawa, ON to Halifax, NS?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $189 and $349. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Halifax, NS.

On average, how many connections are available from Ottawa, ON to Halifax, NS each day?

Every day, the Ottawa, ON to Halifax, NS bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Ottawa, ON to Halifax, NS take?

The fastest bus from Ottawa, ON to Halifax, NS is offered by VIA Rail Canada and takes 28h 19m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $285. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Ottawa, ON to Halifax, NS?

The earliest bus arriving in Halifax, NS from Ottawa, ON starts at 11:04 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Ottawa, ON to Halifax, NS?

The latest bus trip departing from Ottawa, ON for Halifax, NS starts at 2:17 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Ottawa, ON Halifax, NS route?

When traveling by bus from Ottawa, ON to Halifax, NS, passengers can travel with VIA Rail Canada. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Ottawa, ON and Halifax, NS?

You can check all the direct connections between Ottawa, ON and Halifax, NS by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: VIA Rail Canada.

What can I take with me on the Ottawa, ON to Halifax, NS bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Ottawa, ON Halifax, NS bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Ottawa, ON Halifax, NS bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Ottawa, ON to Halifax, NS on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Ottawa, ON to Halifax, NS

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Ottawa, ON and to Halifax, NS

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Ottawa, ON and to Halifax, NS. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!