Montréal to Richmond by train
Richmond lies 941 km (585 mi) south of Montréal, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 12 h 44 min at the speeds typical of Canada and United States rail, over roughly 1,148 km (713 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Montréal | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 1.8 million | 226,610 |
| Elevation | 216 m (709 ft) | 68 m (223 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Montreal Central Station, McGill, Lucien-L'Allier | Broad Street Station, Hull Street Station, Westham Station |
What changes when you arrive in Richmond
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 Montréal to Richmond
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Staying in Richmond
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Book a hotel in Richmond
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Common questions
How far is Richmond from Montréal?
941 km (585 mi) in a straight line, south of Montréal; by road roughly 1,148 km (713 mi).
How long does it take to get from Montréal to Richmond by train?
About 12 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Montréal and Richmond?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Richmond?
The Dollar (USD).
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.