CanadaCanadaToronto to Montreal shipping route.
527 km by rail, about 17 h 36 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Toronto and Montreal
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
TorontoRailMontrealRail 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 Toronto to Montreal shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Toronto, Canada to Montreal, Canada runs 527 km on the freight network, heading north east. The straight line between the cities is 504 km, the track adds 5%.
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 Toronto and Montreal.
By road the same trip is 546 km and takes a truck about 5 h 36 min.
Of 17 rail routes from Toronto in this directory, Montreal is the shortest.
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Toronto to Montreal?
527 km by rail (504 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Toronto to Montreal?
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 Montreal to Toronto has its own page with the same distance and route.
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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.