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Sioux Falls to Winnipeg by train

Winnipeg lies 706 km (439 mi) north of Sioux Falls, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 9 h 33 min at the speeds typical of United States and Canada rail, over roughly 861 km (535 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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Sioux FallsWinnipeg
CountryUnited StatesCanada
Population171,544749,607
Elevation433 m (1,421 ft)245 m (804 ft)
Time nowUTC-5 (America/Chicago)UTC-5 (America/Winnipeg)
Stations on recordRock Island Depot, Sioux Falls stationSt. James railway station

What changes when you arrive in Winnipeg

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 Sioux Falls to Winnipeg

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Staying in Winnipeg

Our booking partner lists 171 places to stay in Winnipeg. Of the 114 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (48). Across 80 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 43,608 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Winnipeg from Sioux Falls?

706 km (439 mi) in a straight line, north of Sioux Falls; by road roughly 861 km (535 mi).

How long does it take to get from Sioux Falls to Winnipeg by train?

About 9 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Sioux Falls and Winnipeg?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

What currency do I need in Winnipeg?

The Dollar (CAD).

Where can I stay in Winnipeg?

Our booking partner lists 171 places to stay in Winnipeg, 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.