Vancouver to Edmonton by train
Edmonton lies 1,099 km (683 mi) north-east of Vancouver, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 14 h 52 min at the speeds typical of United States and Canada rail, over roughly 1,341 km (833 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Vancouver | Edmonton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 196,442 | 1 million |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) | 610 m (2,001 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-6 (America/Edmonton) |
| Stations on record | Vancouver station | MacEwan station, Kingsway/Royal Alex station, Clareview station |
Clocks in Edmonton are 1 h ahead of Vancouver right now, so a 14 h 52 min journey lands 15 h 52 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Edmonton
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Vancouver to Edmonton
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Staying in Edmonton
Our booking partner lists 383 places to stay in Edmonton. Of the 222 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (97), and 1 are five-star. Across 102 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 88,853 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Edmonton from Vancouver?
1,099 km (683 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Vancouver; by road roughly 1,341 km (833 mi).
How long does it take to get from Vancouver to Edmonton by train?
About 14 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Vancouver and Edmonton?
Edmonton is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Edmonton against America/Los_Angeles).
What currency do I need in Edmonton?
The Dollar (CAD).
Where can I stay in Edmonton?
Our booking partner lists 383 places to stay in Edmonton, 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.