Coastal Night train · VIA Rail Canada

Montreal to Halifax night train

Everything you need to plan the Montreal–Halifax sleeper: operators, cabins, times, prices and rail-pass rules.

Duration

22h 00m

Frequency

3x weekly (Wed/Fri/Sun departures)

Departure

18:30

Arrival

18:36

Distance

1346 km

night

1 night onboard

From €145

We link to the operator — we never mark up the fare.

Cabins & typical prices

Seat From €145

Couchette From €250

Sleeper Cabin From €285

Uses British-built Renaissance cars, originally constructed in the mid-1990s for the never-launched UK-Europe Nightstar service
Runs three times weekly (Wed/Fri/Sun) rather than daily
Passes through the Québec City area and New Brunswick's Acadian region en route to Nova Scotia
Halifax's historic North Street Station recently completed a CAD 27 million restoration
VIA Rail has floated plans to refurbish retiring stainless-steel cars for this route but has not committed to increasing frequency

EurailNo

InterrailNo

Reservation requiredYes

No Eurail/Interrail equivalent; VIA Rail's own Canrailpass offers a regional alternative (confirm current rules directly with VIA Rail).

How long does the Montreal to Halifax night train take?

The journey takes about 22h 00m, travelling overnight so you arrive the next morning.

How much does the Montreal–Halifax sleeper cost?

Fares start from around €145 and rise with demand and cabin type. Booking early gets the lowest prices.

Is the Montreal to Halifax train covered by Eurail or Interrail?

No — this operator does not accept Eurail or Interrail; buy a ticket directly.

What cabin types are available?

You can choose from Seat, Couchette, Sleeper Cabin. A reservation for your berth is reservation required.