Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport is located approximately 20 km from downtown Montreal. If you need to get to the airport from downtown or vice versa, there are several options to choose from.

Transportation summary

Bus

The cheapest option are the city's 747 Express buses from the STM transport company. As you leave the terminal, head to the right and after a few metres you will see a bus stop.

Buses will take you downtown to the main bus station Gare d'autocars de Montréal. The journey takes 45-70 minutes, depending on the current traffic. Buses run 24/7. The interval of departures is approximately every 15 minutes during the day and 30-40 minutes at night.

Tickets can be purchased from the driver (you need to have the exact amount) or at an airport vending machine (there are 4 machines in the international arrivals hall where you can pay with cash or card). A full-day ticket costs approx. EUR 7, a 3-day ticket costs EUR 14. You can also buy a discounted weekend ticket for CAD 14.25 (approx. EUR 10), valid from Friday 4pm to Monday 5am. For more information, see here.

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Train to Toronto, Ottawa and other cities

A free minibus can take you from the airport to the Gare Dorva train station, from where you can head to a number of cities. Prices vary depending on travel class and when you buy - the earlier you buy your tickets online, the more you save.

• For more information, timetables and tickets online visit this link.

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Car hire

The most flexible option for getting around downtown Montreal is by a rental car. For a clear comparison of all the offers, visit this link.

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Taxi

The most convenient option is to use Gettransfer. You know the fare in advance and tickets can be booked online. Drivers tend to be nicer than in traditional taxis and, for example, a child seat can be provided on request. The price per ride starts at EUR 68.

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport is located approximately 20 km from downtown Montreal. If you need to get to the airport from downtown or vice versa, there are several options to choose from.

Transportation summary

Bus

The cheapest option are the city's 747 Express buses from the STM transport company. As you leave the terminal, head to the right and after a few metres you will see a bus stop.

Buses will take you downtown to the main bus station Gare d'autocars de Montréal. The journey takes 45-70 minutes, depending on the current traffic. Buses run 24/7. The interval of departures is approximately every 15 minutes during the day and 30-40 minutes at night.

Tickets can be purchased from the driver (you need to have the exact amount) or at an airport vending machine (there are 4 machines in the international arrivals hall where you can pay with cash or card). A full-day ticket costs approx. EUR 7, a 3-day ticket costs EUR 14. You can also buy a discounted weekend ticket for CAD 14.25 (approx. EUR 10), valid from Friday 4pm to Monday 5am. For more information, see here.

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Train to Toronto, Ottawa and other cities

A free minibus can take you from the airport to the Gare Dorva train station, from where you can head to a number of cities. Prices vary depending on travel class and when you buy - the earlier you buy your tickets online, the more you save.

• For more information, timetables and tickets online visit this link.

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Car hire

The most flexible option for getting around downtown Montreal is by a rental car. For a clear comparison of all the offers, visit this link.

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Taxi

The most convenient option is to use Gettransfer. You know the fare in advance and tickets can be booked online. Drivers tend to be nicer than in traditional taxis and, for example, a child seat can be provided on request. The price per ride starts at EUR 68.