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Kamloops to Kelowna by train

Kelowna lies 105 km (65 mi) south-east of Kamloops, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 1 h 26 min at the speeds typical of Canada rail, over roughly 129 km (80 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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KamloopsKelowna
CountryCanadaCanada
Population104,460144,576
Elevation414 m (1,358 ft)350 m (1,148 ft)
Time nowUTC-7 (America/Vancouver)UTC-7 (America/Vancouver)
Stations on recordKamloops railway stationKelowna railway station

Where to book trains from Kamloops to Kelowna

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Staying in Kelowna

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Common questions

How far is Kelowna from Kamloops?

105 km (65 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Kamloops; by road roughly 129 km (80 mi).

How long does it take to get from Kamloops to Kelowna by train?

About 1 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Kamloops and Kelowna?

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

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 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.