The cheapest and fastest trains from Denver, CO to Lincoln, NE
Cheapest price
$125
Average price
$125
Fastest journey
7 h 17 m
Average duration
7 h 17 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
715 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Denver, CO to Lincoln, NE is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Denver, CO to Lincoln, NE will cost around $125 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $125.
Of the 1 trains that leave Denver, CO for Lincoln, NE on Wed, Mar 04, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Mar 04 the direct trains cover the 715 km distance in an average of 7 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 17 m .
On Wed, Mar 04 the slowest trains will take 7 h 17 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Denver, CO to Lincoln, NE
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Denver, CO to Lincoln, NE among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $77. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $77, and a flight costs an average of $230.
Distance: 444 miles (715 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$119 Average price | $103 Average price Cheapest | $444 Average price |
7h 46m Average total duration 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 22m Average total duration 8h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Denver, CO to Lincoln, NE train times
The table below shows live departures for Denver, CO to Lincoln, NE trains for today, Monday, March 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:59 AM Denver, CO | 7h17 | 9:16 AM Lincoln, NE | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Denver, CO to Lincoln, NE
Trains from Denver, CO to Lincoln, NE run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $72 (€57) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:46, the last at 21:59. The fastest train covers the 444 miles (715 km) distance in 7h 17m.
Distance 444 miles (715 km) |
Average train duration 7h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $72 (€57) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 7h 17m |
First train 00:46 |
Last train 21:59 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Denver, CO to Lincoln, NE trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Denver, CO and Lincoln, NE from $72 (€57). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Denver, CO to Lincoln, NE
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Denver, CO to Lincoln, NE by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lincoln, NE, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Denver, CO to Lincoln, NE
- 5:00 AM - 12:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Wynkoop Street.
- Snooze an A.M. Eatery
- Mercantile Dining & Provision
- Ultreia
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $1.00
- The Crawford Hotel
- The Oxford Hotel
- Hotel Indigo Denver Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and RTD services
- Hall 2: dining and shopping area
- Hall 3: hotel access
- RTD Light Rail: Lines A, B, G
- Bus: Several RTD bus lines available
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