New Orleans to Mobile by train
Mobile lies 212 km (132 mi) north-east of New Orleans, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 52 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 258 km (160 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| New Orleans | Mobile | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 362,701 | 183,289 |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | New Orleans Union Station, L&N Station, East New Orleans | Gulf, Mobile, and Ohio Passenger Terminal |
| Postal codes | 70112–70195 | 36601–36695 |
Where to book trains from New Orleans to Mobile
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Common questions
How far is Mobile from New Orleans?
212 km (132 mi) in a straight line, north-east of New Orleans; by road roughly 258 km (160 mi).
How long does it take to get from New Orleans to Mobile by train?
About 2 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between New Orleans 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.