Nashville to Birmingham by train
Birmingham lies 294 km (183 mi) south of Nashville, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 59 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 359 km (223 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Nashville | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 689,447 | 196,357 |
| Elevation | 171 m (561 ft) | 187 m (614 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | Nashville Union Station, Riverfront station, Donelson station | Birmingham, Birmingham Terminal Station, Union Station (Birmingham, Alabama) |
| Postal codes | 37201–37250 | 35201–35298 |
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Common questions
How far is Birmingham from Nashville?
294 km (183 mi) in a straight line, south of Nashville; by road roughly 359 km (223 mi).
How long does it take to get from Nashville to Birmingham by train?
About 3 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nashville and Birmingham?
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.