Québec to Kingston by train
Kingston lies 501 km (311 mi) south-west of Québec, 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.
| Québec | Kingston | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 531,902 | 132,485 |
| Elevation | 54 m (177 ft) | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Stations on record | Gare du Palais, Sainte-Foy railway station | Grand Trunk Railway (Old Railway Station), 209 Ontario Street, Grand Trunk Railway Station |
Where to book trains from Québec to Kingston
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Staying in Kingston
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Common questions
How far is Kingston from Québec?
501 km (311 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Québec; by road roughly 611 km (380 mi).
How long does it take to get from Québec to Kingston 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 Québec and Kingston?
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.