Birmingham to Chattanooga by train
Chattanooga lies 218 km (136 mi) north-east of Birmingham, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 57 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 266 km (165 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Birmingham | Chattanooga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 196,357 | 181,099 |
| Elevation | 187 m (614 ft) | 208 m (682 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Birmingham, Birmingham Terminal Station, Union Station (Birmingham, Alabama) | Union Station |
| Postal codes | 35201–35298 | 37401–37450 |
Clocks in Chattanooga are 1 h ahead of Birmingham right now, so a 2 h 57 min journey lands 3 h 57 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Chattanooga from Birmingham?
218 km (136 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Birmingham; by road roughly 266 km (165 mi).
How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Chattanooga by train?
About 2 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Birmingham and Chattanooga?
Chattanooga is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Where these facts come from
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- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.