Find out why they call it “the trip of a lifetime”. Leave the city centre behind and glide through gentle prairie fields, rugged lake country and picturesque towns to the snowy peaks of the majestic Rockies. Both Sleeper Plus (cabins for 1 and cabins for 2 only), Economy classes, Prestige and berths are currently offered.

Looking to travel from Vancouver to Toronto? Take the train and avoid traffic with VIA Rail, Canada’s premier passenger rail carrier.

There are three sleeper trains within Canada, VIA Rail’s ‘The Canadian’ which travels between Vancouver and Toronto, VIA Rail’s train between Winnipeg and Churchill, Manitoba, and VIA Rail’s ‘The Ocean’ which travels between Montreal and Halifax.

It takes an average of 4 d 1 hr 15 min for having a train trip from Toronto to Vancouver, covering a distance of around 2740 miles (4411 km). There is normally 1 train per day travelling from Toronto to Vancouver and tickets for this journey start from $529 when you book in advance.

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It takes an average of 3 d 20 hr 29 min for having a train trip from Vancouver to Toronto, covering a distance of around 2740 miles (4411 km). There is normally 1 train per day travelling from Vancouver to Toronto and tickets for this journey start from $579 when you book in advance.

A guide to VIA Rail's trans-continental train "The Canadian" from Toronto to Winnipeg, Edmonton, Jasper & Vancouver, with advice on timetable, fares, sleeper accommodation, how to buy tickets and what to see on the journey.

The VIA Rail Canadian train 1 traveling westbound from Toronto to Vancouver departs bi-weekly on Sundays and Wednesdays. See the schedule and instructions here.

Train tickets from Toronto to Vancouver start at $372, and the quickest route takes just 4 days 1h. Check timetables and book your tickets with Rome2Rio.

This nostalgic journey from Toronto to Vancouver aboard this 50’s era train is one you’ll never forget. VIA Rail is Canada’s classic overnight rail passenger service. Aboard “The Canadian” train, you’ll step into a golden past and relive Canada’s history.