Buffalo to Hamilton by train
Hamilton lies 89 km (55 mi) north-west of Buffalo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 12 min at the speeds typical of United States and Canada rail, over roughly 108 km (67 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Buffalo | Hamilton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 258,071 | 569,353 |
| Elevation | 191 m (627 ft) | 95 m (312 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Stations on record | Buffalo–Exchange Street, Buffalo Central Terminal | Hamilton GO Centre, Grand Trunk Station (Hamilton), Dundas station |
What changes when you arrive in Hamilton
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 Buffalo to Hamilton
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Staying in Hamilton
Our booking partner lists 138 places to stay in Hamilton. Of the 72 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (42). Across 36 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 15,465 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Hamilton
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 Hamilton from Buffalo?
89 km (55 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Buffalo; by road roughly 108 km (67 mi).
How long does it take to get from Buffalo to Hamilton by train?
About 1 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Buffalo and Hamilton?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Hamilton?
The Dollar (CAD).
Where can I stay in Hamilton?
Our booking partner lists 138 places to stay in Hamilton, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.