Philadelphia to Gatineau by train
Gatineau lies 616 km (383 mi) north of Philadelphia, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 8 h 20 min at the speeds typical of United States and Canada rail, over roughly 751 km (467 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Philadelphia | Gatineau | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 1.6 million | 300,045 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 53 m (174 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Stations on record | Suburban Station, 30th Street Station, North Philadelphia station | Masson railway station, Laman |
What changes when you arrive in Gatineau
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 Philadelphia to Gatineau
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Staying in Gatineau
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Common questions
How far is Gatineau from Philadelphia?
616 km (383 mi) in a straight line, north of Philadelphia; by road roughly 751 km (467 mi).
How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Gatineau by train?
About 8 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Philadelphia and Gatineau?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Gatineau?
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.