Saguenay to Québec by train
Québec lies 179 km (111 mi) south of Saguenay, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 25 min at the speeds typical of Canada rail, over roughly 218 km (136 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Saguenay | Québec | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 148,886 | 531,902 |
| Elevation | 84 m (276 ft) | 54 m (177 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Stations on record | Jonquière railway station, Chicoutimi railway station | Gare du Palais, Sainte-Foy railway station |
Where to book trains from Saguenay to Québec
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Staying in Québec
Our booking partner lists 12 places to stay in Québec. Of the 12 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (10). Guests have left 334 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Québec
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Common questions
How far is Québec from Saguenay?
179 km (111 mi) in a straight line, south of Saguenay; by road roughly 218 km (136 mi).
How long does it take to get from Saguenay to Québec by train?
About 2 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Saguenay and Québec?
No, both are on America/Toronto at the moment.
Where can I stay in Québec?
Our booking partner lists 12 places to stay in Québec, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.