Trains tickets from St. Louis to Cincinnati

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Next departures to Cincinnati

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: St. Louis
    Departure location: Gateway Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Cincinnati
    Destination location: Union Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: St. Louis
    Departure location: Gateway Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Cincinnati
    Destination location: Union Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: St. Louis
    Departure location: Gateway Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Cincinnati
    Destination location: Union Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: St. Louis
    Departure location: Gateway Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Cincinnati
    Destination location: Union Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: St. Louis
    Departure location: Gateway Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Cincinnati
    Destination location: Union Terminal
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to Cincinnati.

Bus
Average Price$46 - $124Average Duration6h 50m
13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$98 - $208Average Duration18h 17m
45kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from St. Louis to Cincinnati

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Cincinnati. The journey takes about 6 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
6h 50mAverage Duration
$46Cheapest ticket
13kgCO₂ emissions

Train St. Louis to Cincinnati: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$161
Average train trip duration18h 17m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure8:10am
Distance306 miles (493 km)

St. Louis to Cincinnati Train

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

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07/26
$127
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07/29
$127
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07/31
$127
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to Cincinnati was searched and found on Jul 26, 2025 with a price of $127

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

You can expect to pay from $127 to $507 for a train ticket from St. Louis to Cincinnati based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $127 which is on 2025-07-29.

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 St. Louis 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.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between St. Louis and Cincinnati, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from St. Louis to Cincinnati while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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 longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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