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The cheapest and fastest trains from Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC

Showing times and prices for Jul 14

Cheapest price

$184

Average price

$203

Fastest journey

12 h 57 m

Average duration

15 h 23 m

Trains per day

3

Distance

448 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC will cost around $203 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $184.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC without transferring at least once.

Amtrak84 Northeast Regional · 79 Carolinian
06:14AM15h37
Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
09:51PMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
$1841One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak94 Northeast Regional · 79 Carolinian
08:54AM12h57
Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
09:51PMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
$1841One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak94 Northeast Regional · 19 Crescent
08:54AM17h36
Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
02:30AMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
$2421One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €43, and a flight costs an average of €184.

Distance: 277 miles (447 km)

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€110

Average price

€75

Average price

Cheapest

€352

Average price

10h 10m

Average total duration

9h 40m

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30m

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9h 9m

Average total duration

8h 39m

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30m

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6h 34m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 34m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.4 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

1.3 - 2.7kg

CO2 emissions

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Live departures

Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC train times

Showing trains for today, Sunday, July 13
Last updated at 2:19 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
amtrak88 Northeast Regional · 79 Carolinian10:14 AM Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
15h37
1:51 AM Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC1 transfer
amtrak6096 AMTRAK · 96 Northeast Regional · 79 Carolinian11:10 AM Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
14h41
1:51 AM Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC2 transfers
amtrak6096 AMTRAK · 96 Northeast Regional · 19 Crescent11:10 AM Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
19h20
6:30 AM Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC2 transfers
amtrak6096 AMTRAK · 96 Northeast Regional · 4051 AMTRAK · 19 Crescent11:10 AM Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA
19h20
6:30 AM Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC3 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC

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Trains from Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC run on average 3 times per day, taking around 9h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $74 (€59) but you can travel from only $53 (€43) 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 $53 (€43)
Distance
277 miles (447 km)
Average train duration
9h 40m
Cheapest ticket price
$74 (€59)
Trains per day
3
Fastest train
12h 2m
First train
04:04
Last train
08:59
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 $53 (€43)

Train companies: Amtrak from Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC trains

You can travel by train between Norfolk, VA and Charlotte, NC with Amtrak for as low as $75 (€60). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

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 Norfolk, VA to Charlotte, NC train information:

  • Average Duration: 11 h 57 min
  • Cheapest Price: $75
  • Amtrak frequency: 1 a day

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