Chattanooga to Memphis by train
Memphis lies 431 km (268 mi) west of Chattanooga, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 50 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 526 km (327 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chattanooga | Memphis | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 181,099 | 633,104 |
| Elevation | 208 m (682 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | Union Station | Central Station, Memphis Union Station |
| Postal codes | 37401–37450 | 37501–38197 |
Clocks in Memphis are 1 h behind Chattanooga right now, so a 5 h 50 min journey lands only 4 h 50 min later by the destination clock.
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Staying in Memphis
Our booking partner lists 464 places to stay in Memphis. Of the 309 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (170), and 3 are five-star. Across 153 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 89,486 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Memphis from Chattanooga?
431 km (268 mi) in a straight line, west of Chattanooga; by road roughly 526 km (327 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chattanooga to Memphis by train?
About 5 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chattanooga and Memphis?
Memphis is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
Where can I stay in Memphis?
Our booking partner lists 464 places to stay in Memphis, bookable on this site.
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.