Know that even though Saskatoon is a stop for the Canadian Pacific Railway and the Canadian National Railway, the only passenger train with a stop in town is The Canadian, operated by VIA Rail Canada.
Book your tickets through several channels, either online, by phone or at a station ticket counter.
Rest assured that VIA Rail trains arrive and depart on a very reliable schedule with few exceptions. However, if you want to make sure your train is on time, call the VIA Rail general number for information.
Remember that your booked train travel from Saskatoon to Edmonton is a straight shot with no stops in between.
Take a short nap, get some work done or enjoy a book for the short train ride between Saskatoon and Edmonton; it's only six and a half hours.
Increase the pleasure of your trip to Edmonton by picking the correct traveling class. Comfort class is pleasant and inexpensive while Sleeper class tickets (with single to triple beds) are a bit more expensive but offer more accommodating options.
Board the train in Saskatoon and know that your seat is assigned to you regardless of how soon or late you board. Most trains have assigned seating, but make sure before booking your reservation.
Understand that priority boarding is available to passengers with young children, seniors, pregnant women and those with restricted mobility. Make sure to mention your situation while booking your train travel.
Choose Comfort class with varying discounts and pay under $100, or go with Sleeper class for up to $500.
Book your reservations online and the system will attempt to seat passengers together that are booking at the same time. In the event two people can't book at the same time or more than four people are traveling, call or email VIA Rail.
Travel cheaply with children ages 2 to 11; tickets cost around half the price of an adult ticket, while infants up to 2 years old travel for free all year long.
