Winnipeg to Lincoln by train
Lincoln lies 1,011 km (628 mi) south of Winnipeg, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 13 h 41 min at the speeds typical of Canada and United States rail, over roughly 1,233 km (766 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Winnipeg | Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 749,607 | 294,757 |
| Elevation | 245 m (804 ft) | 366 m (1,201 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Winnipeg) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | St. James railway station | Rock Island Depot |
What changes when you arrive in Lincoln
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 Winnipeg to Lincoln
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Staying in Lincoln
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Common questions
How far is Lincoln from Winnipeg?
1,011 km (628 mi) in a straight line, south of Winnipeg; by road roughly 1,233 km (766 mi).
How long does it take to get from Winnipeg to Lincoln by train?
About 13 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Winnipeg and Lincoln?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Lincoln?
The Dollar (USD).
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.