Albany to Québec by train
Québec lies 504 km (313 mi) north-east of Albany, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 6 h 49 min at the speeds typical of United States and Canada rail, over roughly 615 km (382 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Albany | Québec | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 101,228 | 531,902 |
| Elevation | 50 m (164 ft) | 54 m (177 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Stations on record | Union Station | Gare du Palais, Sainte-Foy railway station |
What changes when you arrive in Québec
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 Albany to Québec
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Staying in Québec
Our booking partner lists 450 places to stay in Quebec City. Of the 349 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (165), and 3 are five-star. Across 207 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 254,660 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Québec
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Québec from Albany?
504 km (313 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Albany; by road roughly 615 km (382 mi).
How long does it take to get from Albany to Québec by train?
About 6 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Albany and Québec?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Québec?
The Dollar (CAD).
Where can I stay in Québec?
Our booking partner lists 450 places to stay in Quebec City, 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.