Lowell to Saguenay by train
Saguenay lies 643 km (400 mi) north of Lowell, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 8 h 42 min at the speeds typical of United States and Canada rail, over roughly 785 km (488 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Lowell | Saguenay | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 110,699 | 148,886 |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Stations on record | Central Street station, Union Station, Merrimack Street station | Jonquière railway station, Chicoutimi railway station |
What changes when you arrive in Saguenay
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Lowell to Saguenay
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Staying in Saguenay
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Common questions
How far is Saguenay from Lowell?
643 km (400 mi) in a straight line, north of Lowell; by road roughly 785 km (488 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lowell to Saguenay by train?
About 8 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lowell and Saguenay?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Saguenay?
The Dollar (CAD).
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.