Drive or train from Montreal to Quebec City?
 

I've read that the train route between Montreal and Quebec City is not scenic. I've read that the drive is also not scenic. Is this true? And if so, is it easier to take the train rather than do a one-way car rental?

Have you thought of taking Orleans Express? (I think that tha is the name of the bus line that travels on a regular basis between the two cities.) It might be cheaper than both the train, and a one-way rental. Also, as I recall, it has WiFi. Have fun.

Montreal to Quebec are mainly highway drive, not much to see at all. And, all the street signs are in French, have to take that into consideration.

I just came back from our MOntreal trip. We took a 1-day QC City tour from a Chinese Travel Agency. I found it be the cheapest and easiest way to have a day trip to QC City. It was $29/person on week-end, $39/person on week-day. It only covers transportatin and a guide who purhcases attraction tickets only. You many check it out in China Town.

Tour took us to Montmorency Fall, Observatoire de la Capitale, lunch (not recommended) for the morning. Free time in the afternoon to walk around old town. You can opt out any of the attractions and lunch and do your own agenda once you are there.

The two autoroutes between Montréal and Québec (40 and 20) are not scenic at all, but they are fast.

If you want to take some time getting there, the old highway along the north of the St. Lawrence (138) is quite a scenic drive. Known as the Chemin du Roy, it was first built in 1734 and goes through many picturesque towns. The Chemin du Roy leaves 138 at various places, so you should get a touring map to show the exact route.

I will be traveling to Montreal, Quebec City, and Tadoussac from July 10th-21st. I will be renting a car to drive from Montreal to Quebec City, and then have it for the duration of our trip- driving then from Quebec City to Tadoussac, and at then end back from Tadoussac to Montreal. I am wanting to enjoy the drives north, but the last day I would like to drive one of the autoroutes (40 or 20). Will it take about the same amount of time if I go on either 40 or 20 back to Montreal...six hours? We will be staying our last night at a hotel by the airport. Thanks!

You will likely be passing through Montréal near rush hour, so you should avoid at all costs the section of 40 going through the city (Boulevard Métropolitain).

I would take 40 from Québec as far as Repentigny and then take 640 to 440 and exit at Autoroute 13. Follow 13 to 520 and 520 to the airport. You could also stay on 640 all the way to 13 depending on the traffic situation. CJAD AM 800 is your best bet for frequent traffic reports.

Thank you very much laverendrye. That was very helpful! I will look at the map to see what you have written.