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What is the best way to travel from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, ON?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Flights and Buses for the journey to Ottawa, ON from Kitchener, ON. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 4 available companies to find your perfect trip!
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Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
5h 40m
$33
$50
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What is the cheapest way to reach Ottawa, ON from Kitchener, ON?

You can get to Ottawa, ON with just $33 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Sunday
from $68
Monday
Tuesday
from $36
Wednesday
from $33
Thursday
Friday
from $42
Saturday
from $36

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Rider Express
    11h 10m
    0
    12:05 PM
    Kitchener, ON
    King / Deer Ridge Bus Stop
    11:15 PM
    Ottawa, ON
    St. Laurent Bus Station
    0
    Rider Express
    Basic
    $68
  • Rider Express
    9h 25m
    0
    12:05 PM
    Kitchener, ON
    King / Deer Ridge Bus Stop
    9:30 PM
    Ottawa, ON
    St. Laurent Bus Station
    0
    Rider Express
    Basic
    $68
  • Rider Express
    9h 10m
    0
    7:50 PM
    Kitchener, ON
    King / Deer Ridge Bus Stop
    5:00 AM
    Ottawa, ON
    St. Laurent Bus Station
    0
    Rider Express
    Basic
    $68

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Rider Express
    10h 55m
    0
    12:05 PM
    Kitchener, ON
    Sportsworld
    11:00 PM
    Ottawa, ON
    Woodroffe / Baseline Bus Stop
    0
    Rider Express
    Basic
    $36
  • Rider Express
    9h 15m
    0
    12:05 PM
    Kitchener, ON
    Sportsworld
    9:20 PM
    Ottawa, ON
    Woodroffe / Baseline Bus Stop
    0
    Rider Express
    Basic
    $36
  • FlixBus
    8h 25m
    0
    7:40 AM
    Kitchener, ON
    Central Bus Stop
    4:05 PM
    Ottawa, ON
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $43
  • FlixBus
    9h 15m
    0
    10:50 AM
    Kitchener, ON
    Central Bus Stop
    8:05 PM
    Ottawa, ON
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $44
  • VIA Rail Canada
    7h 56m
    0
    12:04 PM
    Kitchener, ON
    Central Bus Stop
    8:00 PM
    Ottawa, ON
    Train Station
    0
    VIA Rail Canada
    Economy
    $70

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    8h 20m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Kitchener, ON
    Conestoga College Blvd. / Pinnacle Bus Station
    9:50 PM
    Ottawa, ON
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $33
  • FlixBus
    8h 35m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Kitchener, ON
    Conestoga College Blvd. / Pinnacle Bus Station
    10:05 PM
    Ottawa, ON
    Iris Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $33
  • FlixBus
    13h 5m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Kitchener, ON
    Charles Street Bus Terminal
    12:50 AM
    Ottawa, ON
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $44
  • Rider Express
    9h 30m
    0
    12:05 PM
    Kitchener, ON
    King / Deer Ridge Bus Stop
    9:35 PM
    Ottawa, ON
    St. Laurent Bus Station
    0
    Rider Express
    Basic
    $68
  • Rider Express
    11h 10m
    0
    12:05 PM
    Kitchener, ON
    King / Deer Ridge Bus Stop
    11:15 PM
    Ottawa, ON
    St. Laurent Bus Station
    0
    Rider Express
    Basic
    $68

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    8h 45m
    0
    9:55 AM
    Kitchener, ON
    Central Bus Stop
    6:40 PM
    Ottawa, ON
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $42
  • ONEXBUS
    5h 40m
    0
    3:20 AM
    Kitchener, ON
    Sportsworld
    9:00 AM
    Ottawa, ON
    Train Station
    0
    ONEXBUS
    Economy
    $43
  • FlixBus
    7h 50m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Kitchener, ON
    Conestoga College Blvd. / Pinnacle Bus Station
    12:50 AM
    Ottawa, ON
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $43
  • Rider Express
    10h 55m
    0
    12:05 PM
    Kitchener, ON
    Sportsworld
    11:00 PM
    Ottawa, ON
    Woodroffe / Baseline Bus Stop
    0
    Rider Express
    Basic
    $51

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Rider Express
    9h 10m
    0
    12:05 PM
    Kitchener, ON
    Sportsworld
    9:15 PM
    Ottawa, ON
    Woodroffe / Baseline Bus Stop
    0
    Rider Express
    Basic
    $36
  • Rider Express
    10h 55m
    0
    12:05 PM
    Kitchener, ON
    Sportsworld
    11:00 PM
    Ottawa, ON
    Woodroffe / Baseline Bus Stop
    0
    Rider Express
    Basic
    $36
  • FlixBus
    8h 45m
    0
    9:55 AM
    Kitchener, ON
    Central Bus Stop
    6:40 PM
    Ottawa, ON
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $39
  • FlixBus
    7h 30m
    0
    11:35 PM
    Kitchener, ON
    Central Bus Stop
    7:05 AM
    Ottawa, ON
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $44
  • VIA Rail Canada
    10h 9m
    0
    12:04 PM
    Kitchener, ON
    Central Bus Stop
    10:13 PM
    Ottawa, ON
    Train Station
    0
    VIA Rail Canada
    Economy
    $83

What are the fastest trips from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, ON?

You can get to Ottawa, ON from Kitchener, ON in just 5h 40m with a Bus from ONEXBUS. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Sunday
from 9h 10m
Monday
Tuesday
from 7h 56m
Wednesday
from 8h 20m
Thursday
Friday
from 5h 40m
Saturday
from 7h 30m

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Rider Express
    9h 10m
    0
    7:50 PM
    Kitchener, ON
    King / Deer Ridge Bus Stop
    5:00 AM
    Ottawa, ON
    St. Laurent Bus Station
    0
    Rider Express
    Basic
    $68
  • Rider Express
    9h 25m
    0
    12:05 PM
    Kitchener, ON
    King / Deer Ridge Bus Stop
    9:30 PM
    Ottawa, ON
    St. Laurent Bus Station
    0
    Rider Express
    Basic
    $68
  • Rider Express
    11h 10m
    0
    12:05 PM
    Kitchener, ON
    King / Deer Ridge Bus Stop
    11:15 PM
    Ottawa, ON
    St. Laurent Bus Station
    0
    Rider Express
    Basic
    $68

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • VIA Rail Canada
    7h 56m
    0
    12:04 PM
    Kitchener, ON
    Central Bus Stop
    8:00 PM
    Ottawa, ON
    Train Station
    0
    VIA Rail Canada
    Economy
    $70
  • FlixBus
    8h 25m
    0
    7:40 AM
    Kitchener, ON
    Central Bus Stop
    4:05 PM
    Ottawa, ON
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $43
  • Rider Express
    9h 15m
    0
    12:05 PM
    Kitchener, ON
    Sportsworld
    9:20 PM
    Ottawa, ON
    Woodroffe / Baseline Bus Stop
    0
    Rider Express
    Basic
    $36
  • FlixBus
    9h 15m
    0
    10:50 AM
    Kitchener, ON
    Central Bus Stop
    8:05 PM
    Ottawa, ON
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $44
  • Rider Express
    10h 55m
    0
    12:05 PM
    Kitchener, ON
    Sportsworld
    11:00 PM
    Ottawa, ON
    Woodroffe / Baseline Bus Stop
    0
    Rider Express
    Basic
    $36

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    8h 20m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Kitchener, ON
    Conestoga College Blvd. / Pinnacle Bus Station
    9:50 PM
    Ottawa, ON
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $33
  • FlixBus
    8h 35m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Kitchener, ON
    Conestoga College Blvd. / Pinnacle Bus Station
    10:05 PM
    Ottawa, ON
    Iris Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $33
  • Rider Express
    9h 30m
    0
    12:05 PM
    Kitchener, ON
    King / Deer Ridge Bus Stop
    9:35 PM
    Ottawa, ON
    St. Laurent Bus Station
    0
    Rider Express
    Basic
    $68
  • Rider Express
    11h 10m
    0
    12:05 PM
    Kitchener, ON
    King / Deer Ridge Bus Stop
    11:15 PM
    Ottawa, ON
    St. Laurent Bus Station
    0
    Rider Express
    Basic
    $68
  • FlixBus
    13h 5m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Kitchener, ON
    Charles Street Bus Terminal
    12:50 AM
    Ottawa, ON
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $44

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • ONEXBUS
    5h 40m
    0
    3:20 AM
    Kitchener, ON
    Sportsworld
    9:00 AM
    Ottawa, ON
    Train Station
    0
    ONEXBUS
    Economy
    $43
  • FlixBus
    7h 50m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Kitchener, ON
    Conestoga College Blvd. / Pinnacle Bus Station
    12:50 AM
    Ottawa, ON
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $43
  • FlixBus
    8h 45m
    0
    9:55 AM
    Kitchener, ON
    Central Bus Stop
    6:40 PM
    Ottawa, ON
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $42
  • Rider Express
    10h 55m
    0
    12:05 PM
    Kitchener, ON
    Sportsworld
    11:00 PM
    Ottawa, ON
    Woodroffe / Baseline Bus Stop
    0
    Rider Express
    Basic
    $51

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    7h 30m
    0
    11:35 PM
    Kitchener, ON
    Central Bus Stop
    7:05 AM
    Ottawa, ON
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $44
  • FlixBus
    8h 45m
    0
    9:55 AM
    Kitchener, ON
    Central Bus Stop
    6:40 PM
    Ottawa, ON
    Train Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $39
  • Rider Express
    9h 10m
    0
    12:05 PM
    Kitchener, ON
    Sportsworld
    9:15 PM
    Ottawa, ON
    Woodroffe / Baseline Bus Stop
    0
    Rider Express
    Basic
    $36
  • VIA Rail Canada
    10h 9m
    0
    12:04 PM
    Kitchener, ON
    Central Bus Stop
    10:13 PM
    Ottawa, ON
    Train Station
    0
    VIA Rail Canada
    Economy
    $83
  • Rider Express
    10h 55m
    0
    12:05 PM
    Kitchener, ON
    Sportsworld
    11:00 PM
    Ottawa, ON
    Woodroffe / Baseline Bus Stop
    0
    Rider Express
    Basic
    $36
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, ON

What are the most popular stations in Kitchener, ON and Ottawa, ON?

In Kitchener, ON, you will usually depart from Central Bus Stop, King / Deer Ridge Bus Stop or Sportsworld, while in Ottawa, ON you will be arriving at Train Station, Woodroffe / Baseline Bus Stop or Laurier E / Cumberland, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Ottawa, ON from Kitchener, ON? With 4 connections between 4 Flight and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Kitchener, ON and Ottawa, ON, you can pay as low as $33 with a Bus from FlixBus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from ONEXBUS: you will get to Ottawa, ON in just 5h 40m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Kitchener, ON and Ottawa, ON are Rider Express, FlixBus and VIA Rail Canada, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Kitchener, ON and Ottawa, ON is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Waterloo, ON or to Vanier, and look at flights from Waterloo Airport, and landing at Ottawa Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, ON?

The most popular companies between Kitchener, ON and Ottawa, ON, are Rider Express, FlixBus and VIA Rail Canada. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Rider Express, FlixBus, VIA Rail Canada and 1 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, ON

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, ON. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, ON

How can I reach Ottawa, ON from Kitchener, ON?

Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Flight and Bus, with which you can get to Ottawa, ON from Kitchener, ON.

How far is Ottawa, ON from Kitchener, ON?

The distance between Kitchener, ON and Ottawa, ON is 273.7 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Kitchener, ON and Ottawa, ON?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 12 kgs of CO2, a train 15 kgs, a car 75 kgs, and a flight 108 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, ON?

You can get to Ottawa, ON with just $33 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

What is the fastest way to get from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, ON?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Ottawa, ON in just 5h 40m with a Bus from ONEXBUS.

More routes to Kitchener, ON and to Ottawa, ON

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Kitchener, ON and to Ottawa, ON. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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