VIA Rail Passes are available for two periods, High Season: June 1 to October 15 inclusive, Low Season: October 16 to May 31 inclusive. Passengers, who purchase a rail pass to a specific season time, cannot train travel outside of the season time using. Valid for Economy Seating only. Upgrades to Business are not allowed.
Types of Rail Passes
Canrailpass – System
This pass allows for 7 one–way trips during a 21-day period.Travel anywhere across Canada on the VIA Network lines. Adult price is for passengers between the ages of 26-59 years. Special discounts apply for children, seniors, students and youths
Canrailpass – Corridor
7 one-way trips across southern Ontario and Quebec. The Canrailpass-Corridor can be used at anytime of the year, but once the first one-way trip has made, the rail pass is then only valid for 10 days. Special discounts apply for children, seniors, students and youths.
Terms & Conditions of the Canrailpass
Applies to both the Corridor and System Canrailpass. When booking online, book as Supersaver fare. Online reservations must be made 3 days in advance. Rail Pass seating is limited. Rail passes are exchangeable/ refundable provided no bookings have been made and the rail pass is still within the expiry date.
BizPak Pass
BizPak Rail Passes entitles passengers to 10 one-way rail trips between two pre-determined cities in Economy class or 6 one way rail trips in Business Class. BizPak can be used in certain Quebec City/Windsor Corridor stations and other stations between those two destination points. Rail passengers do not need to purchase or book classes in advance. Number of trips is automatically tracked; therefore bizpak pass holders do not have to obtain a train ticket in exchange for their rail pass. No service charge for refunds/exchanges. Refunds and exchange are allowed provided that no bookings have been made on the Biz Pak. Pass must be within expiry date. Cancellations of trips can be made prior to the departure time of the schedule train.
VIA 6 Pak
The Via 6 pak offers students 50% off the standard price of an adult’s regular fare. This passes entitles students to 6 one-way trips (3 round trips) between two pre-determined stations. Via 6 Pak is for economy class seating, no upgrades to business class allowed. Students 18+ are required to have an International Student Identity Card (ISIC). Students between 12-17yrs must also carry proof of age. Online reservations made purchasing a Via 6 Pak and all bookings made using a 6 pak – must be completed no later than 3 days in advance. When booking online, select Economy Supersaver Fare.Refunds and exchange are allowed, less a service charge provided that no bookings have been made on the Biz Pak. Pass must be within expiry date. Cancellations of trips can be made prior to the departure time of the schedule train. When using the VIA 6 Pak, the ISIC must be shown to VIA personal.
Commuter Passes
Available in over 40 different zones. Commuter Passes are valid in either southern Ontario or southern Quebec.20 one-way trip Commuter pass can be purchase up to 6 months in advance. Commuter passes can be refunded, if hasn’t been already used and the booklet is of resaleable quality. Prices vary depending on date range and routes
