Memphis to Mobile by train
Mobile lies 530 km (329 mi) south of Memphis, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 7 h 10 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 646 km (401 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Memphis | Mobile | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 633,104 | 183,289 |
| Elevation | 84 m (276 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | Central Station, Memphis Union Station | Gulf, Mobile, and Ohio Passenger Terminal |
| Postal codes | 37501–38197 | 36601–36695 |
Where to book trains from Memphis to Mobile
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Common questions
How far is Mobile from Memphis?
530 km (329 mi) in a straight line, south of Memphis; by road roughly 646 km (401 mi).
How long does it take to get from Memphis to Mobile by train?
About 7 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Memphis and Mobile?
No, both are on America/Chicago 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.