montreal to toronto travel time

Montreal To Toronto Train

Montreal to toronto by train.

It takes an average of 5 hours 7 minutes to travel from Montreal to Toronto by train, over a distance of around 332 miles (535 km).

​There are normally 6 trains per day travelling from Montreal to Toronto and tickets for this journey start from $123 when you book in advance.

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Montreal to Toronto Train Information

Montreal to Toronto Train Schedule

Looking for the full schedule for your Montreal to Toronto train? Please take a look at the table below to find times of earliest and latest train departures,​ fastest trip times and number of departures per day.

*Check the current Montreal to Toronto timetable on the website Rail.Ninja

VIA Rail Express Train Toronto to Montreal

Montreal to toronto train classes.

Train from Montreal to Toronto operated by VIA generally offer two classes of service: Economy class and Business class. Depending on class ​you choose here is some different features. Economy class offers total comfort at a great price. Choosing Business class is the best way to travel for work or pleasure, as you'll enjoy a delicious meal, power outlets for your laptop, and other privileges. ​However, business class is not available on some Saturday and Sunday departures.

Economy class

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Looking for more information about your trip from Montreal to Toronto? To assist you in planning your trip, we've gathered some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers.

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Travel time from Montreal to Toronto

How long does it really take to fly from Montreal to Toronto? Here's a sample itinerary for a commercial flight plan. If you want to know the total travel time to reach Toronto, you need to include time at the airports. Eventually, you'll be able to customize this itinerary to select other nearby airports and choose your preferred airline.

Tuesday, 3:39 pm :  start in Montreal drive for about 26 minutes most airlines recommend you get to the airport at least 90 minutes before your flight, so arrive by 5:00 pm at the latest

4:35 pm :  get your boarding pass and go through TSA security allow enough time for long security lines during busy travel seasons or holidays, and prepare for the wait time

5:35 pm :  arrive at the gate once you're ready to board, you can get something to eat in the airport or just relax near the gate

6:05 pm :  prepare for boarding check your boarding pass for your group number or listen to the gate agent as they announce boarding, some airlines require you to be in the boarding area 10-15 minutes before departure or risk losing your seat

6:20 pm :  board Lufthansa German Airlines flight you can scroll down to view other airlines that fly this route

6:30 pm :  this is your scheduled departure time but remember flights can be delayed, so take that into account it takes the plane an average of 15 minutes to taxi to the runway

6:45 pm :  wheels up! take-off from YUL fly for about 1 hour in the air

7:53 pm (local time) :   Lester B. Pearson International (YYZ) Toronto is the same time as Montreal taxi on the runway for an average of 15 minutes to the gate

8:08 pm (local time) :  arrive at the gate at YYZ deboard the plane, and claim any baggage if you're renting a car, check if you need to take a shuttle to car rental agency, otherwise you can ride in a cab, limo, or Uber for about 38 minutes to your destination

8:45 pm (local time) :  arrive in Toronto

Total travel time: 5 hours

How far is Toronto from Montreal? Here's the quick answer if you have a private jet and you can fly in the fastest possible straight line.

Flight distance: 314 miles or 505 km

Flight time: 1 hour, 8 minutes

Compare this to a whole day of commercial travel with the airports and waiting in line for security, which ends up taking a total of 5 hours, 7 minutes .

Flying private is roughly 5.1x faster , and saves you about 4 hours in your total travel time.

Because of the curvature of the Earth, the shortest distance is actually the "great circle" distance, or "as the crow flies" which is calculated using an iterative Vincenty formula.

This is a relatively short flight in a private plane, but you might be planning to book a commercial flight. In that case, your travel time would really need to include how many minutes to get to your local airport, wait for security, board and taxi on the runway, land at the other airport, and get to your destination. The flight itinerary at the top of the page takes into account all these factors to get a more accurate estimate of your actual flight time .

• Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
• Toronto Pearson International Airport

The most common route is YUL to YYZ, so that's what we used in the sample itinerary. However, you may want to explore travel alternatives, you could try one of these routes:

• YUL to YYZ Pierre Elliott Trudeau International to Lester B. Pearson International
• YMX to YYZ Montreal International (Mirabel) to Lester B. Pearson International
• YHU to YYZ St. Hubert to Lester B. Pearson International
• YUL to YTZ Pierre Elliott Trudeau International to Billy Bishop Toronto City
• YUL to YKZ Pierre Elliott Trudeau International to Buttonville Municipal
• YMX to YTZ Montreal International (Mirabel) to Billy Bishop Toronto City
• YMX to YKZ Montreal International (Mirabel) to Buttonville Municipal
• YHU to YTZ St. Hubert to Billy Bishop Toronto City
• YHU to YKZ St. Hubert to Buttonville Municipal

We picked Lufthansa German Airlines for your main flight, but there are other airlines that you should check if you're looking for the cheapest flight, or you need a different schedule. Check the websites of these airlines:

• Lufthansa German Airlines (LH)
• Air Canada (AC)
• Swiss Air Ambulance (10Q)
• United Air Lines Inc. (UA)
• Air Transat (TS)
• Westjet (WS)

Trippy has a ton of information that can help you plan your trip to Toronto, Ontario. Start by reading the Trippy page on where to stay in Toronto . If you're looking for a place to stay, you might want to check out The Drake Hotel . A great place to eat might be St. Lawrence Market . Trippy members can suggest things to do in Toronto like Royal Ontario Museum . Check out some of the questions people have asked about Toronto like What is your favorite restaurant in Toronto? Click the button below to explore Toronto in detail.

The distance is the same either way if you're flying a straight line. But for a real trip, there can be plenty of differences so go ahead and check the reverse flight itinerary to fly from Toronto to Montreal , or go to the main page to calculate other flight times .

You can also compare the travel time if you were to drive instead. Get the full itinerary for a Montreal to Toronto road trip . Or if you're more interested in the distance, How far is it from Montreal to Toronto?

If you happen to know Montreal, don't forget to help other travelers and answer some questions about Montreal!

The flight time from Montreal, Quebec to Toronto, Ontario is:

1 hour, 8 minutes.

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Flight map from Montreal, Canada to Toronto, Canada

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Flying time from Montreal, Canada to Toronto, Canada

The total flight duration from Montreal, Canada to Toronto, Canada is 1 hour, 8 minutes .

This assumes an average flight speed for a commercial airliner of 500 mph, which is equivalent to 805 km/h or 434 knots. It also adds an extra 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Your exact time may vary depending on wind speeds.

If you're planning a trip, remember to add more time for the plane to taxi between the gate and the airport runway. This measurement is only for the actual flying time. You should also factor in airport wait times and possible equipment or weather delays. If you're trying to figure out what time you'll arrive at the destination, you may want to see if there's a time difference between Montreal, Canada and Toronto, Canada .

The calculation of flight time is based on the straight line distance from Montreal, Canada to Toronto, Canada ("as the crow flies"), which is about 314 miles or 505 kilometers .

Your trip begins in Montreal, Canada. It ends in Toronto, Canada.

Your flight direction from Montreal, Canada to Toronto, Canada is West (-112 degrees from North).

The flight time calculator measures the average flight duration between points. It uses the great circle formula to compute the travel mileage.

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Flight time calculator

Travelmath provides an online flight time calculator for all types of travel routes. You can enter airports, cities, states, countries, or zip codes to find the flying time between any two points. The database uses the great circle distance and the average airspeed of a commercial airliner to figure out how long a typical flight would take. Find your travel time to estimate the length of a flight between airports, or ask how long it takes to fly from one city to another.

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