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Austin → Abilene

Austin to Abilene by train

Abilene lies 307 km (191 mi) north-west of Austin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 4 h 10 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 375 km (233 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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AustinAbilene
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population974,447125,182
Elevation165 m (541 ft)525 m (1,722 ft)
Time nowUTC-5 (America/Chicago)UTC-5 (America/Chicago)
Stations on recordPlaza Saltillo, Crestview, DowntownAbilene & Northern Railway Company Depot
Postal codes73301–7879979601–79699

Where to book trains from Austin to Abilene

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Common questions

How far is Abilene from Austin?

307 km (191 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Austin; by road roughly 375 km (233 mi).

How long does it take to get from Austin to Abilene by train?

About 4 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Austin and Abilene?

No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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  • 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.