Ottawa to Norfolk by train
Norfolk lies 954 km (593 mi) south of Ottawa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 12 h 54 min at the speeds typical of Canada and United States rail, over roughly 1,163 km (723 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Ottawa | Norfolk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 238,005 |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Rideau station, Pimisi station | Norfolk station |
What changes when you arrive in Norfolk
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 Ottawa to Norfolk
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Staying in Norfolk
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Book a hotel in Norfolk
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Common questions
How far is Norfolk from Ottawa?
954 km (593 mi) in a straight line, south of Ottawa; by road roughly 1,163 km (723 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Norfolk by train?
About 12 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ottawa and Norfolk?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Norfolk?
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.