Cleveland to Cincinnati by train
Cincinnati lies 356 km (221 mi) south-west of Cleveland, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 49 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 434 km (270 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Cleveland | Cincinnati | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 365,379 | 311,097 |
| Elevation | 204 m (669 ft) | 267 m (876 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Tower City Center, Euclid Avenue station, Lee Road station | Cincinnati Union Terminal, Dixie Terminal |
| Postal codes | 44101–44199 | 45201–45999 |
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Common questions
How far is Cincinnati from Cleveland?
356 km (221 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Cleveland; by road roughly 434 km (270 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cleveland to Cincinnati by train?
About 4 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cleveland and Cincinnati?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- 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.