The average train between St. Louis and Columbus takes 9h 35m and the fastest train takes 9h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from St. Louis to Columbus. 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 twice daily between St. Louis and Columbus. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from St. Louis is at 8:10 AM which arrives into Columbus at 5:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from St. Louis to Columbus. However, there are services departing from St. Louis station and arriving at Columbus station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
St. Louis to Columbus train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
St. Louis to Columbus train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Columbus Amtrak Station.
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The distance between St. Louis and Columbus is 533.2 km. The road distance is 691 km.
You can take a train from St. Louis to Columbus Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 45m.
