Toronto to Thunder Bay by train
Thunder Bay lies 920 km (572 mi) north-west of Toronto, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 12 h 27 min at the speeds typical of Canada rail, over roughly 1,122 km (697 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Toronto | Thunder Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 2.8 million | 108,843 |
| Elevation | 161 m (528 ft) | 188 m (617 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Stations on record | Union Station, Exhibition GO Station, Oriole GO Station | Canadian National (C.N.) Station |
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Common questions
How far is Thunder Bay from Toronto?
920 km (572 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Toronto; by road roughly 1,122 km (697 mi).
How long does it take to get from Toronto to Thunder Bay by train?
About 12 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Toronto and Thunder Bay?
No, both are on America/Toronto at the moment.
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.