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Compare 2 ways to travel from Charlotte to Durham
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 2 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just R 531, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Users have expressed satisfaction with the travel experience, highlighting the comfort and efficiency of the service. Many appreciated not having to drive themselves and found booking easy at a great price. However, there were mentions of dirty windows during some trips. Overall, users seem eager to use this service again soon.
Amtrak Charlotte Durham recent customer reviews
I enjoyed not having to drive there. Didn’t enjoy looking out those filthy windows.
Niurys A.
Very comfortable ride. Nice train cars. Very efficient service. Easy to book & great price.
Linda C.
This Was Me And My Mother First Train Ride And We Are Ready To Ride Again Soon. We Loved The Experience
Felicia C.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charlotte, NC to Durham, NC, US by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Charlotte to Durham?
The cheapest train tickets from Charlotte to Durham start from R 531. The average price for this train route is around R 531. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Charlotte to Durham?
The average train journey time from Charlotte to Durham is 2h 35m, covering a distance of 193 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 38m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Charlotte to Durham route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 4 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charlotte to Durham?
The earliest train from Charlotte to Durham departs at 06:45. And the latest train departs at 19:45.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Durham, NC, US was searched and found on 24 Jan 2026 with a price of R 493To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Charlotte, NC to Durham, NC, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 493 to R 724 for a train ticket from Charlotte, NC to Durham, NC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 493, which is on 2026-01-27.
What's the cheapest way to go from Charlotte, NC to Durham, NC, US?
The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Charlotte, NC and Durham, NC, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost R 531 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 531. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Durham, NC, US, choose the train, as it will take you from Charlotte, NC to Durham, NC, US in about 2h 35m – that's the fastest way to get there!
