St. John's to Québec by train
Québec lies 1,398 km (868 mi) west of St. John's, -1.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 18 h 54 min at the speeds typical of Canada rail, over roughly 1,705 km (1,059 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| St. John's | Québec | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 110,525 | 531,902 |
| Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) | 54 m (177 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-2:30 (America/St_Johns) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Stations on record | Railway Coastal Museum | Gare du Palais, Sainte-Foy railway station |
Clocks in Québec are 1 h 30 min behind St. John's right now, so a 18 h 54 min journey lands only 17 h 24 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book trains from St. John's to Québec
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Staying in Québec
Our booking partner lists 450 places to stay in Quebec City. Of the 349 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (165), and 3 are five-star. Across 207 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 254,660 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Québec from St. John's?
1,398 km (868 mi) in a straight line, west of St. John's; by road roughly 1,705 km (1,059 mi).
How long does it take to get from St. John's to Québec by train?
About 18 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between St. John's and Québec?
Québec is 1 h 30 min behind at the moment (America/Toronto against America/St_Johns).
Where can I stay in Québec?
Our booking partner lists 450 places to stay in Quebec City, 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 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.