How much does a train ticket cost from Cincinnati to St. Louis?

The cheapest train tickets from Cincinnati to St. Louis start from £71. The average price for this train route is around £130. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Cincinnati to St. Louis?

The average train journey time from Cincinnati to St. Louis is 21h 42m, covering a distance of 306 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 18h 26m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Cincinnati to St. Louis route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cincinnati to St. Louis?

The earliest train from Cincinnati to St. Louis departs at 01:41. And the latest train departs at 01:41.

Train Cincinnati to St. Louis from £76 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Cincinnati to St. Louis on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	01:41	Union Terminal	21h 42m	22:23	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	01:41	Union Terminal	18h 26m	19:07	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	01:41	Union Terminal	18h 26m	19:07	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	01:41	Union Terminal	21h 42m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	01:41	Union Terminal	21h 42m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Cincinnati to St. Louis on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	01:41	Union Terminal	21h 42m	22:23	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	01:41	Union Terminal	18h 26m	19:07	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	01:41	Union Terminal	18h 26m	19:07	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	01:41	Union Terminal	21h 42m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	01:41	Union Terminal	21h 42m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Cincinnati to St. Louis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 7 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just £37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

7h 25mAverage duration

311 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£37 - £141	Average duration7h 25m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£71 - £646	Average duration21h 42m	CO₂ emissions 45kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,636 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5636 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £71

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cincinnati to St. Louis by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Cincinnati to St. Louis?
The cheapest train tickets from Cincinnati to St. Louis start from £71. The average price for this train route is around £130. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cincinnati to St. Louis?
The average train journey time from Cincinnati to St. Louis is 21h 42m, covering a distance of 306 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 18h 26m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Cincinnati to St. Louis route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cincinnati to St. Louis?
The earliest train from Cincinnati to St. Louis departs at 01:41. And the latest train departs at 01:41.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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Today

£125

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£141

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£125

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The cheapest trip from Cincinnati to St. Louis was searched and found on 11 Dec 2025 with a price of £125

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cincinnati to St. Louis as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £125 to £389 for a train ticket from Cincinnati to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £125, which is on 2025-12-15.