There are 5 ways to get from Norfolk to Louisville by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Louisville International Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane ORF - SDF
5h 11m$356–833Drive 644.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Norfolk to Louisvillecar 644.8 mi
11h 5m$118–170Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Indianapolistrain
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
24h 20m$271–554Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus
25h 14m$142–292Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane ORF - LEX
- Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Louisvillecar
5h 16m$178–849
Norfolk to Louisville by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Louisville is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Louisville is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $350 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Louisville station. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Louisville, KY Bus Station via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk, Philadelphia Bus Station and N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 14m.
The distance between Norfolk and Louisville is 546 miles. The road distance is 648.6 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Louisville without a car is to train and bus which takes 24h 20m and costs $270 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Norfolk to Louisville, including transfers.
Norfolk to Louisville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Louisville is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $350 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $300 and takes 25h 14m.
Norfolk to Louisville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Louisville is 649 miles. It takes approximately 11h 5m to drive from Norfolk to Louisville.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to Louisville, KY Bus Station via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Philadelphia Bus Station, and N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus in around 25h 14m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charlottesville to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $190–400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $22–45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Louisville, KY Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–60
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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