Louisville, KY to New Orleans, LA train

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Louisville, KY to New Orleans, LA

Trains from Louisville, KY to New Orleans, LA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 32h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $226 (€201) but you can travel from only $77 (€68) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $77 (€68)

Distance

623 miles (1004 km)

Average train duration

32h 19m

Cheapest ticket price

$226 (€201)

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

31h 37m

First train

08:10

Last train

08:10

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $77 (€68)

Train companies: Amtrak from Louisville, KY to New Orleans, LA trains

You can travel by train between Louisville, KY and New Orleans, LA with Amtrak. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey between Louisville, KY and New Orleans, LA, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

FAQs: Trains from Louisville, KY to New Orleans, LA

FAQs: Travel by train from Louisville, KY to New Orleans, LA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Louisville, KY to New Orleans, LA.

Cheap train tickets from Louisville, KY to New Orleans, LA can start from as little as $226 (€201) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Louisville, KY to New Orleans, LA is $302 (€268); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Louisville, KY to New Orleans, LA is 31 h 37 min to travel the 622 mile (1004 km) long trip, with around there is 1 train per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The train from Louisville, KY to New Orleans, LA leaves at 8: 10 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

There is 1 train a day from Louisville, KY to New Orleans, LA which require at least one change with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the trip from Louisville, KY to New Orleans, LA you can take a train with Amtrak. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services to New Orleans, LA from Louisville, KY on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

The cheapest month for a train from Louisville, KY to New Orleans, LA is September.

You have options as you can travel to New Orleans, LA from Louisville, KY 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.