Cheapest price
$42
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
8 h
Average duration
8 h
Trains per day
1
Distance
503 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New Orleans, LA to Birmingham, AL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New Orleans, LA to Birmingham, AL will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
Of the 1 trains that leave New Orleans, LA for Birmingham, AL on Mon, Jul 14, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 14 the direct trains cover the 503 km distance in an average of 8 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h .
On Mon, Jul 14 the slowest trains will take 8 h 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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New Orleans, LA to Birmingham, AL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €33, and a flight costs an average of €259.
Distance: 311 miles (502 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€37 Average price Cheapest | €85 Average price | €615 Average price |
8h 27m Average total duration 7h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 12m Average total duration 8h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Distance 311 miles (502 km) |
Average train duration 7h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 (€33) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 8h 0m |
First train 09:15 |
Last train 14:03 |
You can travel by train between New Orleans, LA and Birmingham, AL with Amtrak for as low as $29 (€24). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more.
Amtrak from New Orleans, LA to Birmingham, AL train information:
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