Trains tickets from Detroit (MI) to Cincinnati

Discover your next train travel journey from Detroit (MI) to Cincinnati and book online with ease

Join 75M+ travelers booking 2M+ routes across 85+ countries.
Enjoy our 24/7 customer service to assist you at every step.
Cancel anytime and receive a 100% refund, no reason needed.
TodayMay 3
from $190
TomorrowMay 4
MonMay 5
TueMay 6
WedMay 7
ThuMay 8
FriMay 9
SatMay 10

Upcoming Train Schedules

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 3 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: May 4 at
    Destination city: Cincinnati
    Destination location: Union Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 3 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: May 4 at
    Destination city: Cincinnati
    Destination location: Union Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 3 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: May 4 at
    Destination city: Cincinnati
    Destination location: Union Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 3 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: May 4 at
    Destination city: Cincinnati
    Destination location: Union Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 3 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: May 4 at
    Destination city: Cincinnati
    Destination location: Union Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

Accepted payments

  • Visa
  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • China Union Pay
  • Diners Club Canada
  • Discover Click to Pay
  • JCB payment
  • Klarna (Pay over time)
  • Google Pay

Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Cincinnati.

Average Price$39 - $93Average Duration5h 5m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$106 - $197Average Duration21h 1m
35kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Detroit to Cincinnati

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Cincinnati. The journey takes about 5 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
5h 5mAverage Duration
$39Cheapest ticket
9kgCO₂ emissions

Train Detroit to Cincinnati: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$159
Average train trip duration21h 1m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure6:26am
Distance238 miles (383 km)
Latest train departure9:35am

Detroit to Cincinnati Train

Busbud shows you the best train ticket fares and train schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by train from Detroit to Cincinnati.

We make sure you can find a train service from Detroit to Cincinnati from the most reliable train companies operating this trip.

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

Frequently asked questions for your trip Detroit - Cincinnati

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
05/01
No data
05/02
No data
Today
$190
05/04
No data
05/05
No data
05/06
No data
05/07
No data
05/08
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Detroit to Cincinnati was searched and found on May 3, 2025 with a price of $190

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

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

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Cincinnati 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 Detroit and Cincinnati 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 Detroit to Cincinnati, 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 magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Will you be returning to Detroit by train?

Train from Cincinnati to Detroit

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

Busbud.com makes it easy for you to find, compare and book city-to-city bus tickets, all over the world. We save you the extra trip to the bus station. With Busbud, wherever you go, you have a worldwide bus station within reach and available in your own language and currency. Busbud prides itself on its worldwide partnerships. We make it possible for you to buy tickets with its large network of trustworthy bus partners like Greyhound, Eurolines, ALSA, OUIBUS (BlaBlaBus), National Express and many others.

People from around the world trust Busbud

Popular Trains Connecting Detroit

Trains Leaving from Detroit

Popular Trains Connecting Cincinnati

Trains Going to Cincinnati