Via Rail Discount Codes Canada 2025

Via Rail: FAQs

How do I use a Via Rail discount code?

To apply a Via Rail discount code, look for the discount code checkbox when selecting your origin, destination and travel dates. Simply paste your code into the "enter discount code" field and click the search button.

How can I get Via Rail ticket discounts?

Via Rail offers several ways to reduce ticket costs through their newsletter promotions and seasonal sales found under the "offers" tab. Travellers can also join VIA Préférence, a loyalty program that lets members collect points toward future travel.

Does Via Rail offer senior discounts?

Via Rail has discontinued senior discounts as of January 2025, but all passengers can access regular promotions like Discount Tuesdays. Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) members receive up to 20% off fares across all destinations.

Does Via Rail offer a sign-up bonus for new members?

Yes, Via Rail rewards new VIA Préférence members with 500 points when they spend $250 on travel within six months of joining. This welcome bonus is automatically credited to the member's account once the travel requirement is met.

How to earn Via Rail VIA Préférence points?

Via Rail customers can earn points on train tickets, travel passes, baggage fees, one-time lounge passes purchased in station, pet travel fees and unaccompanied minor fees. Points are available on all trains owned and operated by Via Rail.

Does Via Rail offer a military discount?

Via Rail provides a 25% discount on regular fares for active Canadian Armed Forces members, National Defence civilian personnel, veterans and their immediate families. The discount applies to all travel classes except Prestige and is valid on all trains throughout the year.

Does Via Rail offer discounts for Indigenous travellers?

Via Rail offers a 33% discount for Indigenous people, available on Economy, Business, Touring and Sleeper Plus class tickets. This discount provides Indigenous travellers with reduced fares for train travel across Canada.

What is Via Rail's discount Tuesday offer?

Via Rail has temporarily suspended their "Discount Tuesday" promotions as of January 2025, which previously offered reduced fares when booking with the code "TUESDAY" on Tuesdays. While this specific promotion is paused, Via Rail maintains several ongoing discounts, including 20% off for CAA members, 25% off for Canadian military personnel and families, 33% off for Indigenous communities, and special rates for groups of 10 or more.

Does Via Rail offer group travel discounts?

Via Rail offers discounted fares for groups of 10 or more passengers on most routes. Group leaders receive one free ticket for every 20 Economy class tickets purchased (up to 4 free tickets per booking), and must travel in the same car as their group.

VIA Rail Loyalty Rewards Program

Via Rail's Préférence program lets members earn 1-3 points per dollar on tickets, passes, baggage fees and pet travel charges. Members can transfer points between accounts up to 5 times yearly, with redemption values tied to current published fares.