St. Louis to Louisville by train
Louisville lies 389 km (242 mi) east of St. Louis, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 16 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 474 km (295 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| St. Louis | Louisville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 279,695 | 624,444 |
| Elevation | 149 m (489 ft) | 143 m (469 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) |
| Stations on record | Union Station, Gateway Transportation Center, Cotton Belt Freight Depot | Central Station |
Clocks in Louisville are 1 h ahead of St. Louis right now, so a 5 h 16 min journey lands 6 h 16 min later by the destination clock.
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Staying in Louisville
Our booking partner lists 442 places to stay in Louisville. Of the 301 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (144), and 2 are five-star. Across 142 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 81,053 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Louisville from St. Louis?
389 km (242 mi) in a straight line, east of St. Louis; by road roughly 474 km (295 mi).
How long does it take to get from St. Louis to Louisville by train?
About 5 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between St. Louis and Louisville?
Louisville is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Kentucky/Louisville against America/Chicago).
Where can I stay in Louisville?
Our booking partner lists 442 places to stay in Louisville, 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.