Via Rail Discount Codes 2025 in Canada

How to Save at Via Rail Canada

Via Rail Returns Information

Via Rail offers fully refundable economy plus and business plus fares with no service fees and exchanges requiring only fare differences, while economy and business fares incur fees on refunds and exchanges, and escape fares are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Refund requests must be made prior to departure, credited back to the original payment method using the original booking reference, with changes allowed online, by phone (1-888-VIA-RAIL), or at Via Rail stations.

Via Rail Loyalty Discounts

Via Rail’s VIA Préférence loyalty program is free to join with an easy online sign-up, allowing you to earn points on every trip and redeem them for free train travel. The tiered points system rewards frequent travel with additional benefits, while participation also grants access to special deals and promotions.

Via Rail Military Discounts

Via Rail offers a 25% discount on regular-class fares for eligible travellers, including CFOne card holders, Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans, National Defence civilian personnel, and their immediate families (up to 5 travellers per booking) on all routes across Canada, excluding Prestige class. Additional benefits include extra baggage allowance with no fees for additional checked or non?standard items, and advance booking is required with applicable terms and conditions.

Via Rail Student Discounts

Via Rail provides student discounts on both Economy and Sleeper Class travel for students and youth travellers aged 13 to 17, with additional savings for those verified through Student Beans, holding an ISIC, or booking on Discount Tuesdays. Students should create an account on Via Rail's website, present a valid student ID, check prices for their specific route, and sign up for the newsletter to receive the latest promotions, while noting that seat availability may be limited and discounts depend on travel dates and routes.

Via Rail App Promos

Via Rail offers app-exclusive benefits, including in-app offers and promotions with real-time notifications and VIA Préférence member offers directly on your phone. Enable notifications on travel day for flash sale updates and special promotions, and combine these with Discount Tuesday offers to maximise savings on train travel across Canada.

Via Rail Sales

Via Rail sales feature weekly Discount Tuesdays offering 10–20% off on select routes and travel classes, complemented by seasonal promotions and year-round discounts for specific groups, including students, seniors, and military. Membership with VIA PrÉférence provides further cost-saving opportunities; deals are capacity-controlled and subject to availability, so advance booking is recommended.

Via Rail Senior Discounts

Via Rail offers a senior discount for individuals aged 65 and older when booking a ticket. Seniors should select the senior (65+) passenger type at the time of booking and provide a valid government-issued photo ID, as some fare classes may be excluded and offers vary by route and season.

Via Rail Shipping Details

Via Rail offers economy class carry-on with one medium bag free; extra bags cost $25 for Escape fare, $20 for Economy, $15 for Economy Plus, or $50 at boarding. Economy checked baggage on long-distance trains includes one free large bag while a second bag costs $40+tax, with Sleeper/Prestige offering two free checked bags; an oversize/overweight surcharge of $25 applies, and extra baggage added during booking avoids higher fees at boarding.

Via Rail Price Matching

Via Rail does not offer a price match or best price guarantee. Instead, customers enjoy direct savings through a dynamic pricing system, Discount Tuesdays, multiple discount programs, seasonal promotions, and the VIA Préférence loyalty program.

Via Rail Email Discounts

Via Rail subscribers enjoy early access to deals, promotions, travel news and ideas when they sign up for the newsletter at viarail.ca/en/newsletter. Being first to know about email discounts offers an advantage in securing savings.

Via Rail Healthcare Discounts

Via Rail offers a corporate discount for Ontario Nurses’ Association members that applies to both leisure and business travel across its network in Canada. Eligible members can extend the discount to up to three guests by creating a VIA Rail profile and booking via the ONA Corporate Fares page or by phone, with valid membership verification required.