Richmond to Raleigh by train
Raleigh lies 224 km (139 mi) south-west of Richmond, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 2 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 274 km (170 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Richmond | Raleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 226,610 | 482,295 |
| Elevation | 68 m (223 ft) | 99 m (325 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Broad Street Station, Hull Street Station, Westham Station | Raleigh Union Station, North Carolina State Fair station, Raleigh Seaboard Station |
| Postal codes | 23173–23298 | 27601–27699 |
Where to book trains from Richmond to Raleigh
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Staying in Raleigh
Our booking partner lists 246 places to stay in Raleigh. Of the 175 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (86), and 1 are five-star. Across 80 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 55,292 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Raleigh from Richmond?
224 km (139 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Richmond; by road roughly 274 km (170 mi).
How long does it take to get from Richmond to Raleigh by train?
About 3 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Richmond and Raleigh?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where can I stay in Raleigh?
Our booking partner lists 246 places to stay in Raleigh, 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 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.