Santiago de Querétaro to Monterrey by train
Monterrey lies 567 km (352 mi) north of Santiago de Querétaro, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 8 h 9 min at the speeds typical of Mexico rail, over roughly 691 km (430 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Santiago de Querétaro | Monterrey | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 1.6 million | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 1,826 m (5,991 ft) | 560 m (1,837 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-6 (America/Monterrey) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
Where to book trains from Santiago de Querétaro to Monterrey
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Staying in Monterrey
Our booking partner lists 404 places to stay in Monterrey. Of the 253 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (135), and 23 are five-star. Across 143 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 80,968 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Monterrey from Santiago de Querétaro?
567 km (352 mi) in a straight line, north of Santiago de Querétaro; by road roughly 691 km (430 mi).
How long does it take to get from Santiago de Querétaro to Monterrey by train?
About 8 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santiago de Querétaro and Monterrey?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where can I stay in Monterrey?
Our booking partner lists 404 places to stay in Monterrey, bookable on this site.
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.