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Youth & student travellers
A safe way to travel
Sit back and relax
Complimentary Wi-Fi, roomy seats, and a great view create the perfect setup for kicking back or finishing that essay before the start of the weekend.
Travelling safely doesn’t have to be pricy
Whether you’re travelling between school and home or going on a getaway, you’ll love our savings!
Youth Pass
#Start travelling again
Get your travel on
Get 6 low-cost, one-way trips along the Québec City–Windsor Corridor.
Book your relaxing journeyPreparing your trip should be painless!
We have the tools you need so you can focus on planning what to do at destination.
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Travelling safely together
To ensure your safety and the safety of others, face masks are required for all passengers. Be sure to bring yours! Learn more about our preventive measures..
REAL-TIME INFO
Follow your train
Subscribe to our train alert service and follow your train in real-time on our tracking map.
SERVICE UPDATES
Train service updates
Get the most up-to-date information regarding our current train service.
Keeping some distance
Limited bookings
We’re limiting the number of seats that we sell on most of our trains to help us keep some distance between passengers, to the extent possible. However, if you’re travelling on one of our busier trains, it’s possible that you’ll be seated next to someone.
Your seat will be assigned only as you board, and not when you book. Therefore, please ignore the seat number indicated on your boarding pass.
Learn moresnacks & drink
Food on the go
You can bring your own food on the train (but no alcohol!). For those who don't like to cook, we do have snacks and meals available to purchase (credit card only).
Travel that feeds the soul
Looking for inspiration, want to study or you just want to relax? We've got you covered.
Built-in electrical outlets
Never run out of power
Each seat has its own power outlet, so you can charge your devices at any time.
Snacks & Drinks
Hungry?
Don't worry! Enjoy a great selection of light meals and refreshing beverages during your trip.
Let's explore!
Travel options and ideas available at your destination.
Intermodality
Door-to-door convenience!
Travel by taxi, rental car, shuttle or public transit with many mixed-mode commuting options available from our stations.
#wishlist
Don’t just travel – have an experience
- Love the outdoors? Discover the joys of summer camping in Canada.
- The other side of the bridge: exploring Old Hull, Gatineau.
- Come right this way for delicious food and frozen treats in Toronto.
- Escape the hustle and bustle of downtown: take a day trip from Ottawa or Québec City.
- Discover the culinary can’t-misses of Notre-Dame-de-Grace, a vibrant neighbourhood in Montréal’s west end.
- Don’t have a car? Explore Ottawa on foot or by bike.
VIA Préférence #Reward program
Start travelling for free
VIA Préférence members who travel aboard VIA Rail earn 1 point for every $1 spent. And you'll love this! VIA Préférence offers a Welcome Bonus of 500 points to all new members who spend $250 or more on VIA Rail travel within six months of registration.
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