The train between Lafayette and New Orleans takes 4h 25m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Lafayette to New Orleans. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a week between Lafayette and New Orleans. The earliest departure is at 5:15 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Lafayette is at 5:15 PM which arrives into New Orleans at 9:40 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lafayette station and arriving at New Orleans station. Services depart 3 times a week, and operate 3 times a week. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.
Lafayette to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Lafayette to New Orleans train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
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The distance between Lafayette and New Orleans is 189.5 km. The road distance is 234 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 4h 25m.