Comparing Options: A Breakdown of Different Types of VIA Rail Fares for Seniors (2024)

FAQs

What's the difference between economy and economy plus on VIA Rail? ›

Economy Plus Class offers an upgraded experience compared to Economy Class. Passengers in this class benefit from enhanced seating comfort, including additional legroom and wider seats.

Private Prestige Cabin for Two. VIA Canadian Train between Vancouver and Toronto. These private luxury cabins are 50% larger than the standard Sleeper Cabins and include an L-shaped, leather couch by day for sitting as you enjoy the scenery streaming past your oversized window.

Refund (prior to departure)

Escape. Non-refundable. Economy. Partially refundable (fees of 50% of fare or minimum of $20 per segment). Economy Plus.

Taking comfort to the next level. Private cabin and semi-private berth accommodations. Meals, snacks and beverages included. On board activities for passengers of all ages.

On average, you can expect Premium Economy tickets to cost approximately 1.5 to 3 times more. The big selling point for premium economy tickets is more space. The seats are, on average, four to twenty centimeters wider than economy class, and the rows are further apart, providing a few centimeters' more legroom.

There is no getting away from it, whilst Premium Economy is not to be compared with a Business Class seat, it is certainly a step-up from Classic Economy. A bit more legroom space and a bit of a wider seat does make for a little more comfort.

Private Sleeper Cabin for One

These private cabins include a folding chair by day for sitting as you enjoy the scenery streaming past your window. At night, your room attendant pulls the bed out to prepare your room for a restful evening. Cabins include a window with blinds and a private toilet with a sink and mirror.

Economy class

Spread out and let the gentle motion of the train rock you to sleep while you glide through the wilderness. Extra blankets and pillows can be purchased.

Yes, there are washrooms on every VIA Rail train. There are showers on some of our trains, depending on the route. For long distance trains (e.g. the Canadian and the Ocean), private washrooms and shared shower rooms are available for cabins. Berths have access to a shared washroom and a shared shower room in each car.

In general, Off-Peak hours begin at 09:30 from Monday to Friday in cities and large towns, and at 09:00 everywhere else. If your train is scheduled to depart after this time, you can travel with an Off-Peak ticket. Weekends and bank holidays are Off-Peak all day.

How strict is VIA Rail with luggage? ›

Any baggage weighing more than 23 kg/50 lb will not be allowed on board the Corridor trains. Each passenger is responsible for their own baggage. Please only bring baggage that you can carry and store unassisted (under the seat in front of you, on the overhead shelf or in the towers).

It's best to arrive at the station half an hour before departure for travel within the Corridor, and one hour before departure for long distance trains.

The Economy class of The Canadian train features two rows of comfortable seats. These seats come with reclining footrests and provide ample legroom to ensure a comfortable journey. You also have the unique opportunity to enjoy breathtaking views of the landscape from the expansive Skyline Car.

You can bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic drinks on the train. We also offer a selection of refreshments and food, prepared with carefully selected local products from Canadian artisans.

A: Water on board our trains is potable and available to passengers. Additionally, in certain classes of service across our network, we offer complimentary bottled water.

Get extra legroom and a seat in front of the Economy sections with Economy Plus^®. Economy Plus is available on all United flights and most United Express^® flights. You can upgrade to an Economy Plus seat at any time from booking to check-in.

Basic economy tickets are ineligible for refunds and don't include seat selection. Economy Plus features standard economy seats with extra legroom. Standard economy includes seat selection and a free carry-on. All three economy classes charge for checked bags on domestic flights.

It's important to note that Economy Plus doesn't provide upgraded service or additional amenities. The seat itself is identical to those in the main economy cabin—with the exception of having a few extra inches to the seat in front of you.

Typically, the seats of economy class on VIA Rail Express Trains are arranged two to a row and are comfortable and have enough legroom. Seats are comfortable and reclinable. The train has power outlets, free WiFi, as well as large windows and luggage storage areas, among other amenities.