Québec to Gatineau by train
Gatineau lies 376 km (234 mi) west of Québec, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 5 min at the speeds typical of Canada rail, over roughly 459 km (285 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Québec | Gatineau | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 531,902 | 300,045 |
| Elevation | 54 m (177 ft) | 53 m (174 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Stations on record | Gare du Palais, Sainte-Foy railway station | Masson railway station, Laman |
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Common questions
How far is Gatineau from Québec?
376 km (234 mi) in a straight line, west of Québec; by road roughly 459 km (285 mi).
How long does it take to get from Québec to Gatineau by train?
About 5 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Québec and Gatineau?
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.