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Ottawa to Lévis by train

Lévis lies 381 km (237 mi) north-east of Ottawa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 5 h 9 min at the speeds typical of Canada rail, over roughly 465 km (289 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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OttawaLévis
CountryCanadaCanada
Population1 million143,414
Elevation71 m (233 ft)87 m (285 ft)
Time nowUTC-4 (America/Toronto)UTC-4 (America/Toronto)
Stations on recordRideau station, Pimisi stationCharny railway station, Lévis intermodal station

Where to book trains from Ottawa to Lévis

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Staying in Lévis

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Common questions

How far is Lévis from Ottawa?

381 km (237 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Ottawa; by road roughly 465 km (289 mi).

How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Lévis by train?

About 5 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Ottawa and Lévis?

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

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.