Trains tickets from Charlotte (NC) to Richmond (VA), US

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SunMay 18
from $47
MonMay 19
from $70
TueMay 20
from $50
WedMay 21
from $47
ThuMay 22
from $71
FriMay 23
from $44
SatMay 24
SunMay 25

Trains leaving Monday

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 19 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: May 19 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Staples Mill Road
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 19 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: May 19 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Staples Mill Road
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte to Richmond.

Average Price$43 - $113Average Duration6h 30m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$44 - $228Average Duration7h 20m
36kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Charlotte to Richmond

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day
6h 30mAverage Duration
$43Cheapest ticket
10kgCO₂ emissions

Train Charlotte to Richmond: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$58
Average train trip duration7h 20m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure5:31am
Distance247 miles (398 km)
Latest train departure6:45am

Charlotte to Richmond Train

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

Best price found
05/14
$44
05/15
$101
Today
$242
05/17
$44
05/18
$47
05/19
$70
05/20
$50
05/21
$47
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charlotte to Richmond was searched and found on May 14, 2025 with a price of $44

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

You can expect to pay from $44 to $1,085 for a train ticket from Charlotte to Richmond based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $44 which is on 2025-05-17.

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 Charlotte and Richmond is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Richmond.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Richmond, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Charlotte and Richmond, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Charlotte to Richmond, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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 traveling more than 17,000 km.

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