Transportation from Toronto Airport to downtown Toronto
The airport is located 28 km from the centre of Toronto. You have several options for transportation to the city centre or to your hotel.
Transportation summary
| Cheapest transport | Bus + metro | EUR 2.2 |
| Fastest transport | UP Express train | EUR 8.3 |
| The most flexible transport | Car rental | Reserve a car |
| More convenient transport | Taxi | Book a taxi |
Bus + metro
The cheapest option is to take the bus and metro. The 900 Airport Express bus departs from both Terminal 1 and 3 and takes you to Kipling station, where you transfer to the metro line 2 (green). At Spadina metro station, change to metro line 1 (yellow), which will take you to the city centre. The journey to the centre takes over an hour. The price of a ticket for an adult aged 19 to 65 is EUR 2.2, youth aged 13 and over and seniors over 65 pay EUR 1.5. Children under 12 travel free. Tickets can be purchased directly from the driver. At night, you can take the 300 Bloor-Danforth bus for the same price. For more information on bus service options, visit the airport's website.
The UP Express
The fastest way to get there is by train - the UP Express. Trains leave from the Pearson Express station at Terminal 1 and run roughly every 15 minutes (Terminal Link is available from Terminal 3). It takes about 25 minutes to get downtown. These trains run from 5:30 am to 1:00 am. For timetable information, see here.
Tickets can be purchased at the ticket vending machine or online via this link.
- The price for an adult ticket is EUR 8.3
- Seniors 65 and over pay half price
- Children under 12 travel free
- A family ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children under 19) costs EUR 17.2
Car hire
More flexible transportation will be provided by car rental. Compare offers here.
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 60.
Night transport
Trains run until 1 am. After that, you can take the 300 Bloor-Danforth bus or a taxi.
