Train Classes & Sleeper Cabins Explained

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Independent reservation assistance

Tell us your trip, we'll match the class

Availability changes by train and date, and sleepers sell out first. One call and we'll check what's actually open for you.

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Quick pick: which one fits you?

Day trip, best priceToronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Québec CityEconomy → Day trip, more comfortWider seat, meals at your seatBusiness → Overnight, on a budgetA proper bed without a full cabinBerth → Overnight, with privacyYour own room with a toiletCabin → The trip of a lifetimeToronto–Vancouver on The CanadianPrestige → Still not sure?Talk it through with an agentCall →

Economy

A comfortable reclining seat and the lowest fare. It's on almost every train. Snacks, light meals and drinks are sold on board. On a day trip in the Québec City–Windsor Corridor, Economy is all most people need.

Best for: Corridor trips of a few hours, solo travellers, students, flexible budgets
Think twice for: overnight trips. There's no bed, and two nights sitting up is hard going.

Business class

Offered on most Corridor routes (Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Québec City and more). You get a wider seat with more legroom, meals and drinks served at your seat, and lounge access at major stations before you board.

Best for: work trips, seniors, anyone who wants a quieter car and a meal included
Tip: on a busy weekday the price gap over Economy can be small. Ask us to compare both.

Sleeper Plus: berths and private cabins

Sleeper Plus is for the overnight and multi-day trains: The Canadian (Toronto–Vancouver), The Ocean (Montréal–Halifax) and some remote routes such as Winnipeg–Churchill. Meals in the dining car and access to the lounge and dome cars are included, and so are non-alcoholic drinks.

Lowest sleeper price

Berth

Facing seats by day that become upper and lower bunks at night, closed off with a heavy curtain rather than a door.

Shared washroom and shower in the car
Good for solo travellers on a budget
Lower berth has a window and more room

Privacy for one

Cabin for 1

A compact private room with a seat by day and a single bed at night, plus your own toilet and sink.

Lockable door
Shared shower in the car
Limited number per train

Cabin for 2

Two seats by day and bunk beds at night, with a private washroom with toilet and sink.

Lockable door
Shared shower in the car
Some cabins can be joined for families of four

Prestige (The Canadian)

The top tier, only on The Canadian. A much larger cabin with a lounge seat by day and a double bed at night, your own shower and toilet, meals with alcoholic drinks included, and priority access to the train's lounge and dome cars. There are very few Prestige cabins on each departure, so they're often booked months ahead.

Side by side

	Economy	Business	Berth	Cabin 1 / 2	Prestige
Where	Most trains	Most Corridor routes	Overnight trains	Overnight trains	The Canadian only
Bed	No	No	Bunk, curtain	Bunk(s), door	Double bed
Toilet	Shared	Shared	Shared	Private	Private
Shower	No	No	Shared	Shared	Private
Meals	Buy on board	Included	Included	Included	Included + alcohol

Swipe the table sideways on a phone. Features vary by train, season and car type. We confirm exactly what's included for your date before you pay.

Booking tips that save money

Sleepers on The Canadian sell out first in summer and early autumn. Book months ahead if you can.
Two people in a cabin for 2 often costs less than two berths, and you get privacy and a toilet.
Off-season fares on long-distance trains can be much lower. Ask us for flexible dates.
Senior, youth and child fares exist on many trains. Tell us everyone's age.

How booking by phone works

Call 1-888-351-0906Tell us your route, dates and who's travelling.
Compare classesWe check what's open on your train, from Economy to Prestige.
Get the full priceYou see the total, including our service fee, before you pay anything.
Get your confirmationOnce you approve, we book it and email your confirmation.

About our fees

We're an independent travel agency, not the rail operator. The price we quote includes our service fee, and you see the full total before you pay. You can also book directly with the rail operator.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between a berth and a cabin?

A berth is a bunk closed off with a curtain, using shared washrooms. A cabin is a small private room with a lockable door and its own toilet and sink. Showers are shared in both.

Do sleeper fares include meals?

Yes. Sleeper Plus and Prestige include meals in the dining car. Prestige also includes alcoholic drinks. In Economy, food and drinks are sold on board.

Is Business class worth it on Toronto–Montréal?

For many travellers, yes: a wider seat, meals and drinks, and lounge access. The price difference changes by date, so call and we'll compare both for your train.

Can a family of four share a cabin?

On some trains, two adjoining cabins can be combined. Availability is limited, so ask us early.

Is Stars on Land VIA Rail?

No. Stars on Land is an independent travel agency and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official representative of VIA Rail or any rail operator.

Not sure which class to book?

Call Stars on Land. We'll compare what's open on your train and book the one that fits.