Trains tickets from Austin (TX), US to Lafayette (LA)

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Austin to Lafayette

Average priceUS$50 - US$103Average duration10h 40m
14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average priceUS$99 - US$99Average duration22h 22m
50kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Austin to Lafayette

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Lafayette. The journey takes about 10 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just US$50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day
10h 40mAverage duration
US$50Cheapest ticket
14kgCO₂ emissions

Train Austin to Lafayette: Trip Overview

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Average ticket priceUS$99
Average train trip duration22h 22m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure18:50
Distance343 miles

Austin to Lafayette Train

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From train tickets to high-end trains trip from Austin to Lafayette, we offer a wide range of train services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Austin - Lafayette

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Austin to Lafayette cost?

    The average train ticket price from Austin to Lafayette is US$99. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Austin to Lafayette is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the train trip from Austin to Lafayette?

    A train trip between Austin and Lafayette is around 22h 22m, although the fastest train will take about 22h 22m. This is the time it takes to travel the 342 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between Austin and Lafayette?

    The number of trains from Austin to Lafayette can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Austin to Lafayette by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Austin and Lafayette is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Lafayette.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Lafayette you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Austin and Lafayette compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Austin to Lafayette and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while travelling more than 17,000 km.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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