Omaha to Denver by train
Denver lies 783 km (486 mi) west of Omaha, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 10 h 35 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 955 km (593 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Omaha | Denver | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 486,051 | 729,019 |
| Elevation | 315 m (1,033 ft) | 1,636 m (5,367 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
| Stations on record | Omaha, Burlington Station, Omaha Union Station | 48th & Brighton / National Western Center station, Moffat Station |
| Postal codes | 68101–68198 | 80201–80299 |
Clocks in Denver are 1 h behind Omaha right now, so a 10 h 35 min journey lands only 9 h 35 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book trains from Omaha to Denver
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Staying in Denver
Our booking partner lists 628 places to stay in Denver. Of the 521 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (324), and 4 are five-star. Across 169 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 132,564 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Denver from Omaha?
783 km (486 mi) in a straight line, west of Omaha; by road roughly 955 km (593 mi).
How long does it take to get from Omaha to Denver by train?
About 10 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Omaha and Denver?
Denver is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Denver against America/Chicago).
Where can I stay in Denver?
Our booking partner lists 628 places to stay in Denver, 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.