Mobile to Chattanooga by train
Chattanooga lies 547 km (340 mi) north-east of Mobile, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 7 h 24 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 667 km (415 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Mobile | Chattanooga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 183,289 | 181,099 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 208 m (682 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Gulf, Mobile, and Ohio Passenger Terminal | Union Station |
| Postal codes | 36601–36695 | 37401–37450 |
Clocks in Chattanooga are 1 h ahead of Mobile right now, so a 7 h 24 min journey lands 8 h 24 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Chattanooga from Mobile?
547 km (340 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Mobile; by road roughly 667 km (415 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mobile to Chattanooga by train?
About 7 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mobile and Chattanooga?
Chattanooga is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.