Previously seen journeys
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Petersburg, VA | Roanoke Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Petersburg, VA | Roanoke Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Petersburg, VA | Roanoke Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Petersburg, VA | Roanoke Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Petersburg, VA | Roanoke Station | No tags |
Get from Petersburg to Roanoke
The journey takes about 11 hours 48 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 1 190, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5667 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 R 1 190
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Petersburg to Roanoke 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 Petersburg to Roanoke?
The cheapest train tickets from Petersburg to Roanoke start from R 1 190. The average price for this train route is around R 1 845. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Petersburg to Roanoke?
The average train journey time from Petersburg to Roanoke is 11h 48m, covering a distance of 223 km. The quickest train can get you there in 10h 2m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Petersburg to Roanoke 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 Petersburg to Roanoke?
The earliest train from Petersburg to Roanoke departs at 10:25. And the latest train departs at 12:04.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Petersburg to Roanoke was searched and found on 27 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 780To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Petersburg to Roanoke as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 780 to R 5 953 for a train ticket from Petersburg to Roanoke based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 780, which is on 2025-12-27.
