Kingston to Québec by train
Québec lies 501 km (311 mi) north-east of Kingston, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 6 h 46 min at the speeds typical of Canada rail, over roughly 611 km (380 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kingston | Québec | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 132,485 | 531,902 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 54 m (177 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Stations on record | Grand Trunk Railway (Old Railway Station), 209 Ontario Street, Grand Trunk Railway Station | Gare du Palais, Sainte-Foy railway station |
Where to book trains from Kingston 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.
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Common questions
How far is Québec from Kingston?
501 km (311 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kingston; by road roughly 611 km (380 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kingston to Québec by train?
About 6 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kingston and Québec?
No, both are on America/Toronto at the moment.
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.