Sydney to Québec by train
Québec lies 847 km (527 mi) west of Sydney, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 11 h 28 min at the speeds typical of Canada rail, over roughly 1,034 km (642 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Sydney | Québec | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 105,968 | 531,902 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 54 m (177 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Glace_Bay) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Stations on record | Sydney station | Gare du Palais, Sainte-Foy railway station |
Clocks in Québec are 1 h behind Sydney right now, so a 11 h 28 min journey lands only 10 h 28 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book trains from Sydney 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.
Book a hotel in Québec
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Common questions
How far is Québec from Sydney?
847 km (527 mi) in a straight line, west of Sydney; by road roughly 1,034 km (642 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sydney to Québec by train?
About 11 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sydney and Québec?
Québec is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Toronto against America/Glace_Bay).
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.