Greater Sudbury to Thunder Bay by train
Thunder Bay lies 656 km (407 mi) west of Greater Sudbury, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 8 h 52 min at the speeds typical of Canada rail, over roughly 800 km (497 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Greater Sudbury | Thunder Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 166,004 | 108,843 |
| Elevation | 266 m (873 ft) | 188 m (617 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Stations on record | Capreol railway station | Canadian National (C.N.) Station |
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Common questions
How far is Thunder Bay from Greater Sudbury?
656 km (407 mi) in a straight line, west of Greater Sudbury; by road roughly 800 km (497 mi).
How long does it take to get from Greater Sudbury to Thunder Bay by train?
About 8 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Greater Sudbury and Thunder Bay?
No, both are on America/Toronto at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.