AirOrSeaTravel is an independent guide. Bookings on this page are completed on the provider’s own website. How we are funded.

AirOrSeaTravel — find your way there
QueensKitchener

Queens to Kitchener by train

Kitchener lies 630 km (391 mi) north-west of Queens, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 8 h 31 min at the speeds typical of United States and Canada rail, over roughly 768 km (477 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

QueensKitchener

Open Kitchener in Google Maps

The two ends, side by side
QueensKitchener
CountryUnited StatesCanada
Population2.3 million256,885
Elevation13 m (43 ft)336 m (1,102 ft)
Time nowUTC-4 (America/New_York)UTC-4 (America/Toronto)
Stations on recordForest Hills, Long Island City, Flushing – Main StreetKitchener Central

What changes when you arrive in Kitchener

Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.

Where to book trains from Queens to Kitchener

AmtrakThe US national operator, and the only place to book most American rail. Fare tiers and refund rights are set at the point of sale, so booking direct matters here.Check times and fares on Amtrak (opens www.amtrak.com in a new tab)
OmioCompares trains, buses and some flights across European operators in one search.Explore train options on Omio (opens www.omio.com in a new tab)
Every link above leaves this site.

We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.

Staying in Kitchener

Live rooms and prices for Kitchener are in the search below.

Book a hotel in Kitchener

Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.

Common questions

How far is Kitchener from Queens?

630 km (391 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Queens; by road roughly 768 km (477 mi).

How long does it take to get from Queens to Kitchener by train?

About 8 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Queens and Kitchener?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

What currency do I need in Kitchener?

The Dollar (CAD).

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.