How much is the train ticket from St. Louis to Memphis?

The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Memphis start from R 2 609. The average price for this train route is around R 3 948. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from St. Louis to Memphis is 22h 17m, covering a distance of 389 km. The quickest train can get you there in 19h 47m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the St. Louis to Memphis 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 St. Louis to Memphis?

The earliest train from St. Louis to Memphis departs at 08:10. And the latest train departs at 10:40.

Train St. Louis to Memphis from R 2 501 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from St. Louis to Memphis on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	08:10	Gateway Station	22h 32m	06:42	Memphis Central Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 2:07 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from St. Louis to Memphis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Memphis. The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 745, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

5h 30mAverage duration

397 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 745 - R 1 693	Average duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 609 - R 14 246	Average duration22h 17m	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5639 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 2 609

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis to Memphis, TN 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 St. Louis to Memphis?
The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Memphis start from R 2 609. The average price for this train route is around R 3 948. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from St. Louis to Memphis?
The average train journey time from St. Louis to Memphis is 22h 17m, covering a distance of 389 km. The quickest train can get you there in 19h 47m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the St. Louis to Memphis 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 St. Louis to Memphis?
The earliest train from St. Louis to Memphis departs at 08:10. And the latest train departs at 10:40.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

10/12

R 3 363

11/12

R 12 382

Today

R 3 587

13/12

R 10 502

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R 2 639

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R 2 501

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The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Memphis, TN was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 2 501

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 501 to R 12 382 for a train ticket from St. Louis to Memphis, TN based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 501, which is on 2025-12-15.