CanadaCanadaMontreal to Toronto shipping route.
527 km by rail, about 17 h 36 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Montreal and Toronto
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
MontrealRailTorontoRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 527 km (328 mi) |
| Straight line | 504 km |
| Transit time | 17 h 36 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Montreal to Toronto shipping route by rail
A freight train from Montreal to Toronto covers a rail distance of 527 km, against 504 km in a straight line.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 17 h 36 min. Terminal handling at both ends comes on top.
Rail freight suits heavy, high volume cargo that is not urgent: containers, steel, chemicals, grain, cars. Per tonne it emits far less CO2 than trucking the same distance. Most shipments still need a truck for the first and last mile to the rail terminals in Montreal and Toronto.
By road the same trip is 546 km and takes a truck about 5 h 36 min.
Of 17 rail routes from Montreal in this directory, Toronto is the shortest.
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Montreal to Toronto?
527 km by rail (504 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Montreal to Toronto?
About 17 h 36 min at an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops included. Border and terminal times vary.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Toronto to Montreal has its own page with the same distance and route.
More rail freight distance
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- Chicago to Toronto785 km
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- Atlanta to Toronto1,486 km
- Memphis to Toronto1,573 km
- Savannah to Toronto1,975 km
How we count: rail distance on the freight network, 30 km/h average including stops. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all rail distance between cities or the Shipping Routes Directory.