Ottawa to Lowell by train
Lowell lies 467 km (290 mi) south-east of Ottawa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 6 h 19 min at the speeds typical of Canada and United States rail, over roughly 570 km (354 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Ottawa | Lowell | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 110,699 |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Rideau station, Pimisi station | Central Street station, Union Station, Merrimack Street station |
What changes when you arrive in Lowell
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Ottawa to Lowell
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Staying in Lowell
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Common questions
How far is Lowell from Ottawa?
467 km (290 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Ottawa; by road roughly 570 km (354 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Lowell by train?
About 6 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ottawa and Lowell?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Lowell?
The Dollar (USD).
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.