Chattanooga to Birmingham by train
Birmingham lies 218 km (136 mi) south-west of Chattanooga, -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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| Chattanooga | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 181,099 | 196,357 |
| Elevation | 208 m (682 ft) | 187 m (614 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | Union Station | Birmingham, Birmingham Terminal Station, Union Station (Birmingham, Alabama) |
| Postal codes | 37401–37450 | 35201–35298 |
Clocks in Birmingham are 1 h behind Chattanooga right now, so a 2 h 57 min journey lands only 1 h 57 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Birmingham from Chattanooga?
218 km (136 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Chattanooga; by road roughly 266 km (165 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chattanooga to Birmingham 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 Chattanooga and Birmingham?
Birmingham is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- 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.