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Toronto to Akron by train

Akron lies 340 km (211 mi) south-west of Toronto, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 4 h 36 min at the speeds typical of Canada and United States rail, over roughly 415 km (258 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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TorontoAkron
CountryCanadaUnited States
Population2.8 million197,542
Elevation161 m (528 ft)295 m (968 ft)
Time nowUTC-4 (America/Toronto)UTC-4 (America/New_York)
Stations on recordUnion Station, Exhibition GO Station, Oriole GO StationAkron, Akron Northside station, Akron Union Station
Postal codesM5A44301–44398

What changes when you arrive in Akron

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

Where to book trains from Toronto to Akron

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Staying in Akron

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Common questions

How far is Akron from Toronto?

340 km (211 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Toronto; by road roughly 415 km (258 mi).

How long does it take to get from Toronto to Akron by train?

About 4 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Toronto and Akron?

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

What currency do I need in Akron?

The Dollar (USD).

Where these facts come from

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  • 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.