The cheapest and fastest buses from Hamilton, ON to Ottawa, ON
Cheapest price
€36
Average price
€47
Fastest journey
6 h 50 m
Average duration
7 h 47 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
416 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Hamilton, ON to Ottawa, ON is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamilton, ON to Ottawa, ON will cost around €47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.
Of the 3 buses that leave Hamilton, ON for Ottawa, ON on Sun, Feb 22, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Feb 22 the direct buses cover the 416 km distance in an average of 7 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 50 m .
On Sun, Feb 22 the slowest buses will take 8 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Hamilton, ON to Ottawa, ON
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamilton, ON to Ottawa, ON among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a flight costs an average of €48.
Distance: 416 km
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€42 Average price Cheapest | €112 Average price | €232 Average price |
7h 36m Average total duration 7h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Hamilton, ON to Ottawa, ON bus times
The table below shows live departures for Hamilton, ON to Ottawa, ON buses for today, Saturday, February 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Hamilton, Main Street West / Bowman Street (McMaster), ON | 7h05 | 10:05 PM Ottawa, Hudson's Bay (Bayshore Shopping Centre), ON | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Hamilton, Main Street West / Bowman Street (McMaster), ON | 7h30 | 10:30 PM Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:35 PM Hamilton, Main Street West / Bowman Street (McMaster), ON | 7h30 | 1:05 AM Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:35 PM Hamilton, Main Street West / Bowman Street (McMaster), ON | 7h45 | 1:20 AM Ottawa, Gloucester Centre, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Hamilton, Main Street West / Bowman Street (McMaster), ON | 9h05 | 3:05 AM Ottawa, Gloucester Centre, ON | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Hamilton, Main Street West / Bowman Street (McMaster), ON | 8h50 | 2:50 AM Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM Hamilton, Main Street West / Bowman Street (McMaster), ON | 9h15 | 5:15 AM Ottawa, Gloucester Centre, ON | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM Hamilton, Main Street West / Bowman Street (McMaster), ON | 8h59 | 4:59 AM Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM Hamilton, Main Street West / Bowman Street (McMaster), ON | 8h40 | 4:40 AM Ottawa, Hudson's Bay (Bayshore Shopping Centre), ON | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 PM Hamilton, Main Street West / Bowman Street (McMaster), ON | 8h30 | 5:50 AM Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 AM Hamilton, Main Street West / Bowman Street (McMaster), ON | 8h20 | 11:00 AM Ottawa, Gloucester Centre, ON | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 AM Hamilton, Main Street West / Bowman Street (McMaster), ON | 8h05 | 10:45 AM Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 AM Hamilton, Main Street West / Bowman Street (McMaster), ON | 7h40 | 10:20 AM Ottawa, Hudson's Bay (Bayshore Shopping Centre), ON | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:40 AM Hamilton, ON | 8h00 | 5:40 PM Ottawa, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of GO Transit to find the best option for your trip from Hamilton, ON to Ottawa, ON.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Hamilton, ON to Ottawa, ON
Buses from Hamilton, ON to Ottawa, ON run on average 13 times per day, taking around 7h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €30 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 416 km distance in 6h 50m.
Distance 416 km |
Average bus duration 7h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price €30 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 6h 50m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, GO Transit from Hamilton, ON to Ottawa, ONYou can travel by bus between Hamilton, ON to Ottawa, ON with FlixBus, GO Transit for as low as €30. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Hamilton, ON to Ottawa, ON
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamilton, ON to Ottawa, ON by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ottawa, ON, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.


