Laval to Philadelphia by train
Philadelphia lies 636 km (395 mi) south of Laval, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 8 h 36 min at the speeds typical of Canada and United States rail, over roughly 776 km (482 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Laval | Philadelphia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 438,366 | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Île-Bigras, De La Concorde | Suburban Station, 30th Street Station, North Philadelphia station |
What changes when you arrive in Philadelphia
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Laval to Philadelphia
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Staying in Philadelphia
Our booking partner lists 762 places to stay in Philadelphia. Of the 537 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (211), and 7 are five-star. Across 163 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 137,482 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Philadelphia from Laval?
636 km (395 mi) in a straight line, south of Laval; by road roughly 776 km (482 mi).
How long does it take to get from Laval to Philadelphia by train?
About 8 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Laval and Philadelphia?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Philadelphia?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Philadelphia?
Our booking partner lists 762 places to stay in Philadelphia, bookable on this site.
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.