There are 6 ways to get from Norfolk to Louisville by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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
4h 58m$136–683Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane ORF - LEX
- Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Louisvillecar
5h 20m$103–439Train, bus
- 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 Bus Stationbus
23h 45m$230–499Bus via Winston-Salem
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Columbus - Mound Stbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Louisvillebus
24h 53m$112–247Drive 644.8 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Louisvillecar 644.8 mi
11h 5m$118–170Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Cincinnatibus
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Louisvillebus
24h 54m$137–275
Norfolk to Louisville by train and bus
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 4h 58m and costs $130 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Louisville. However, there are services departing from Princess Anne & Chapel and arriving at Louisville via Norfolk, Winston Salem(Trans Center) and Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 53m.
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 23h 45m and costs $230 - $500.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Norfolk to Louisville, including transfers.
Norfolk to Louisville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Louisville is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Winston-Salem, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 24h 53m.
Norfolk to Louisville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Winston Salem(Trans Center) 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?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princess Anne & Chapel to Louisville via Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Winston Salem(Trans Center), Columbus - Mound St, and Columbus in around 24h 53m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $160–360
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Amtrak
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