Ottawa to Sherbrooke by train
Sherbrooke lies 297 km (184 mi) east of Ottawa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 1 min at the speeds typical of Canada rail, over roughly 362 km (225 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Ottawa | Sherbrooke | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 1 million | 129,447 |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) | 175 m (574 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Stations on record | Rideau station, Pimisi station | Sherbrooke Canadian Pacific railway station, Sherbrooke Canadian National railway station |
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Common questions
How far is Sherbrooke from Ottawa?
297 km (184 mi) in a straight line, east of Ottawa; by road roughly 362 km (225 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Sherbrooke by train?
About 4 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ottawa and Sherbrooke?
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.