Gare du Palais
Gare du Palais
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- Susane from ON CA6 contributionsbest way to travel in winterthe gare is clean and has a few places to eat, but needs a good coffee shop or bakery for morning travellers. was difficult to catch a cab at the front. you will need to get the cab at the side of the building where the buses arrive. follow the signs for taxisVisited February 2023Written February 10, 2023
- eVe 🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬Singapore, Singapore689 contributionsIt's a Castle!!We visited this VIA Rail Station as we told it looks like a castle. We took some pictures outside but didn't go into the station. Metro Plus supermarket is a 5 minutes walk from this Rail Station.Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 2, 2023
- Dimitris LSydney, Australia44,496 contributionsLovely stationGare du Palais looks like a chateau, but it is only a Train and Bus station. Its architecture is similar to the beautiful Hotel Frontenac. The train station, built in 1915, owes its name Gare du Palais to the fact it's located near the site of a former palace. It is beautifully decorated and is a pleasure being inside. As it's a rather small station it is very easy to find your way around.Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 25, 2023
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World Passport
Los Angeles, CA727 contributions
Dec 2019
The train station is located not that far from the old town but because we had no clue of where our hotel is plus it was freezing cold so we called Uber. It was actually 400 meter away but Uber charged 2.5 times regular rate. It's still better than trying to walk on icy roads.
Written January 5, 2020
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Dan L
17 contributions
Aug 2022
We chose to arrive in Quebec by train. We used Via Rail’s Business Class which includes a private car with drinks and dinner. Wonderful old architecture inside and outside the train station.
Written August 31, 2022
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia44,496 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Gare du Palais looks like a chateau, but it is only a Train and Bus station. Its architecture is similar to the beautiful Hotel Frontenac. The train station, built in 1915, owes its name Gare du Palais to the fact it's located near the site of a former palace. It is beautifully decorated and is a pleasure being inside. As it's a rather small station it is very easy to find your way around.
Written October 25, 2023
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eVe 🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬
Singapore, Singapore689 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
We visited this VIA Rail Station as we told it looks like a castle. We took some pictures outside but didn't go into the station.
Metro Plus supermarket is a 5 minutes walk from this Rail Station.
Metro Plus supermarket is a 5 minutes walk from this Rail Station.
Written October 2, 2023
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Harvey M
6 contributions
Nov 2022
A nice historic train station with easy in and out, and co-located with the bus terminal. The station is within close walking distance to most areas in Old Quebec. The only thing is this station did not have a Via Rail business lounge.
Written November 30, 2022
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sharrongeg
Henderson, NV3,267 contributions
Aug 2022
Old school railway/train terminal. Our train from Montreal arrived on time and we looked everywhere for “Ride sharing”. No signage.
Got out to Taxi line and were 8th or 9th group in line. Tried Lyft…they do not operate here. Tried Uber…app said price was $11, but a 25 minute wait. Ended up taking a taxi cab for $15 (up the hill to the Quebec Hilton). Worth every penny…very steep hills.
Ride share in Quebec City just not a good option yet.
Got out to Taxi line and were 8th or 9th group in line. Tried Lyft…they do not operate here. Tried Uber…app said price was $11, but a 25 minute wait. Ended up taking a taxi cab for $15 (up the hill to the Quebec Hilton). Worth every penny…very steep hills.
Ride share in Quebec City just not a good option yet.
Written August 14, 2022
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NamasteHello
Harrogate, UK1,906 contributions
Jul 2022
Bog standard offering of a station. Pleasant enough on the outside, spacious on the inside, but poor facilities. Poor choice of food and drink for travelling. Also trying to get a taxi late evening disastrous. May look reasonable, but think about your passengers.
Written July 20, 2022
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Susane from ON CA
6 contributions
Feb 2023
the gare is clean and has a few places to eat, but needs a good coffee shop or bakery for morning travellers. was difficult to catch a cab at the front. you will need to get the cab at the side of the building where the buses arrive. follow the signs for taxis
Written February 10, 2023
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Jessica S
Canada242 contributions
Sep 2022 • Solo
While the building is beautiful, I guess I expected something more. Admittedly the ticket counter is really neat and the preserves older style lighting etc. it’s a beat building but I wasn’t completely overwhelmed as expected.
Written September 15, 2022
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JimmyJackk
San Marcos, CA5,172 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
We arrived here via train after 4 days in Montreal. Comfortable ride through countryside. The Gare du Palais building is one of coolest ones in all of Quebec City.
So should come see it even if your not using its services.
So should come see it even if your not using its services.
Written May 27, 2019
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Steve G
Ottawa, Canada55 contributions
Hi, does the train actually go to this station for Train 26 from Ottawa, or do you need to take the shuttle from Ste Foy? The information on the via site is sketchy, indicates the shuttle is for Train 14, and calling via is a waste of time, they have no one to answer.
Dan L
17 contributions
I’m not familiar with trains from Ottawa. We traveled from Montreal.
Sue C
Kingston, Canada
At Gare du Palais train station can you park for extended times? How much does it cost?
Sr. Adviser
Goleta, CA268 contributions
I do not know the exact answer but a quick search of either the VIA Rail Canada website or the City of Quebec municipal “stationnememt” should give guidance.
Sue C
Kingston, Canada
Is there parking?
JamesKMTan
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia21,734 contributions
Yes, there is plenty of parking in the area
Are there any lockers to store luggage for a few hours?
Jacques T
Longueuil, Quebec, Canada21 contributions
Yes, there are lockers. They are generally good for about 24 hours, but you might want to check that when you go there. The cost of the lockers is quite low, under $5.00. You can store quite a good number of bags in them. You will need to get tokens. If the token machine is broken (as it sometimes is), you can ask security for help. Please note the lockers are in the bus terminal. If you are taking the train, Via Rail has its own storage system.
Is there a coffe place with Wifi?
Claudette F
18 contributions
No idea sorry
jvs80904
Colorado Springs, CO2 contributions
does the bus station here offer storage lockers for your luggage?
Claudette F
18 contributions
I don't know
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gare du Palais
- Hotels near Gare du Palais:
- (0.02 mi) Les Lofts de la Gare - Par Les Lofts Vieux -Quebec
- (0.16 mi) Hotel des Coutellier
- (0.11 mi) B&B A La Decouverte
- (0.18 mi) Le Monastère des Augustines
- (0.09 mi) L'Intendant Couette & Cafe
- Restaurants near Gare du Palais:
- (0.02 mi) Café Du Cheminot
- (0.02 mi) Charbon Steakhouse
- (0.08 mi) La Pizzaio
- (0.04 mi) Mille et une Pizzas
- (0.08 mi) Chez Victor (Gourmet Burgers)
- Attractions near Gare du Palais:
- (0.02 mi) Place Jean Pelletier
- (0.14 mi) Cyclo Services
- (0.06 mi) Place de la Gare
- (0.09 mi) Le Connaisseur Boutique de Cigares
- (0.11 mi) L'Ilot des Palais
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