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Denver to Albuquerque by train

Albuquerque lies 538 km (334 mi) south of Denver, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 7 h 17 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 656 km (408 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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DenverAlbuquerque
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population729,019564,559
Elevation1,636 m (5,367 ft)1,513 m (4,964 ft)
Time nowUTC-6 (America/Denver)UTC-6 (America/Denver)
Stations on record48th & Brighton / National Western Center station, Moffat StationAlvarado Transportation Center, Santa Fe Depot (Albuquerque, New Mexico), Montaño
Postal codes80201–8029987101–87199

Where to book trains from Denver to Albuquerque

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Staying in Albuquerque

Our booking partner lists 285 places to stay in Albuquerque. Of the 237 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (139), and 3 are five-star. Across 130 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 92,451 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Albuquerque from Denver?

538 km (334 mi) in a straight line, south of Denver; by road roughly 656 km (408 mi).

How long does it take to get from Denver to Albuquerque by train?

About 7 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Denver and Albuquerque?

No, both are on America/Denver at the moment.

Where can I stay in Albuquerque?

Our booking partner lists 285 places to stay in Albuquerque, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

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  • 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.