Transferring between Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is fast, easy, and completely free.
Because the terminals are not physically connected by an indoor walking corridor, passengers ride the Terminal Link train (an automated elevated people mover) to travel between them.
Key Train Details
- Cost: Free. No ticket is required.
- Hours: Runs 24 hours a day.
- Wait Times: The longest wait is 4 minutes from 3:30 am to 8:00 am and from 11:30 am to 12:30 am, and up to 8 minutes at other times. Pearson says the schedule is subject to change.
- Ride Time: About 2 to 8 minutes between stations.
- Accessibility: The train is accessible and can carry a non-folding or non-collapsible mobility aid.
Step-by-Step Directions
Going from Terminal 1 to Terminal 3
- Follow the Train Signs: From Arrivals or Departures, follow the signs with the train icon.
- Go to the Train Platform: Follow the signs to Parking Garage Level 5, then take the escalator or elevator up to the train platform.
- Board the Train: Take the train toward Terminal 3.
- Get Off at Terminal 3: Follow the signs into the terminal.
Going from Terminal 3 to Terminal 1
- Follow the Train Signs: Look for the signs with the train icon.
- Cross the Pedestrian Bridge: Follow the signs to the Sheraton Gateway Hotel pedestrian bridge.
- Go to the Train Platform: Take the escalator or elevator up to the train platform.
- Board the Train: Take the train toward Terminal 1 and get off there.
Check Before You Go
Sometimes the train is out of service for maintenance. When that happens, shuttle buses run between Terminal 1, Terminal 3 and Viscount Station. Check the current status on the Toronto Pearson Terminal Link page (torontopearson.com).
Quick answers
How long does it take to get from Terminal 1 to Terminal 3 at Pearson?
The train ride takes about 2 to 8 minutes. With walking to the platform and waiting for the train, plan on roughly 10 to 20 minutes in total.
Can you walk between Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 at Pearson Airport?
There is no indoor walking route between the two terminals. The free Terminal Link train is the way to go.

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