How to travel from Calgary to Montreal, Canada
The distance between Calgary and Montreal is around 3,037km (1,887 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 45m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Calgary to Montreal by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Montreal → Calgary if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Calgary (YYC) to Montreal (YUL).
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time4h 5m
- Typical costCA$545($420)
Air Canada
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Edmonton 119 Street NW then take the train to Toronto Union Station and then to Montréal.
- Duration3 days 1h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costCA$605($465)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calgary and Montreal
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Calgary to Montreal by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around CA$285 ($215) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CA$545 ($420).
The distance between Calgary and Montreal is around 3,037km (1,887 miles).
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Calgary and Montreal by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 18h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Calgary to Montreal is to fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx CA$545 ($420).
The cheapest way to travel between Calgary and Montreal, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around CA$285 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Calgary and Montreal. We recommend that you fly from Calgary (YYC) to Montreal (YUL). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Calgary and Montreal. We recommend that you fly from Calgary (YYC) to Montreal (YUL). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Calgary and Montreal. Flights depart from Calgary (YYC) and arrive at Montreal (YUL). The flight takes around 4h 5m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Calgary and Montreal with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 4h 5m.
Air Canada, Air Transat and WestJet fly between Calgary and Montreal. Flights depart from Calgary (YYC) and and arrive into Montreal (YUL). These flights usually take around 4h 5m.
The flight from Calgary to Montreal typically takes around 4h 5m. Flights depart from Calgary (YYC) and and arrive into Montreal (YUL).
The closest major airport to Montreal is Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL) (YUL) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Montreal. St. Hubert Airport (YHU) (YHU) and Montréal–Mirabel International Airport (YMX) (YMX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Calgary and Montreal. The distance is around 4,089km (2,541 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 18h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calgary to Montreal is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around CA$545 ($420).
Compare travel optionsbetween Calgary and Montreal
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 4h 45m | CA$545($420) | every 20 mins | 3,037km (1,887 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 6h 20m | CA$285($215) | every 4 hours | 3,088km (1,919 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3 days 1h | CA$605($465) | once a week | 4,035km (2,507 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 18h | CA$440($340) | on demand | 4,089km (2,541 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Calgary and Montreal
Airlines
Air Canada
Air Transat
WestJet
Flair Airlines
United Airlines
Train operators
VIA Rail
Bus companies
Cold Shot
Airports near Montreal
The following major airports near Montreal offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Canada and internationally.
Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
- Distance
- 12km (7 miles) from Montreal
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
- Distance
- 15km (9 miles) from Montreal
Montréal–Mirabel International Airport (YMX)
- Distance
- 38km (24 miles) from Montreal