Cheap train tickets from Newark to Cincinnati

Find and compare the best ground travel options in one place.

Trip Summary

There are usually 2 daily train trips available from Newark to Cincinnati. Travelling by train from Newark to Cincinnati usually takes 19 hours and 28 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Cardinal train can make the trip in 19 hours and 9 minutes.

Distance: 559 mi (900 km)
Fastest train: 19h 9m
Lowest price: US$111.00
Trains per day: 2
Most frequent service: Amtrak Cardinal
Train lines: 2

Millions of travellers trust Wanderu every year to get:

Lowest Prices

We find the cheapest coach & train tickets, so you can wander for less.

Best Travel Options

We partner with 500+ carriers to bring you the most coach & train options.

Quick & Easy Booking

Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.

Fast Customer Support

We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.

See what travellers are saying about Wanderu:

Download our free app!

Find, compare & book coaches and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.

4.8 Rating

5k Reviews

4.5 Rating

4.8k Reviews

Newark to Cincinnati Train Timetable

No preview is currently available. Please try another date or search the full timetable.

Is it better to travel by coach or train from Newark to Cincinnati?

There are usually 5 daily coach trips from Newark to Cincinnati.

	Train	Coach
Avg. Price	Avg. PriceUS$261.00	Avg. PriceUS$156.49Cheaper
Daily Trips	Daily Trips2	Daily Trips5
Duration	Duration19h 28m	Duration15h 34mFaster

There are several train options that can take you from Newark to Cincinnati:

See more details

What is the price of a train ticket from Newark to Cincinnati?

In the last month, train tickets from Newark to Cincinnati cost about US$147 when booked at the cheapest time. This is somewhat expensive compared to other train fares, but it makes sense given the route’s long distance. Good news! You can find the cheapest tickets if you book your trip at least 19 days prior to the travel date. You’ll likely pay around US$479.25 more if you wait to book until the last minute.

Average train ticket prices from Newark to Cincinnati by travel date

Over the next 30 days, a one-way train trip from Newark to Cincinnati will cost between US$114 and US$544. Book in advance to secure the best price in the next few weeks.

Average train ticket prices from Newark to Cincinnati by month

Ticket prices for the train from Newark to Cincinnati often fluctuate based on the time of year. For the best prices on this route, book in February when the average ticket price is only US$174. If you're thinking of travelling from Newark to Cincinnati during July, keep in mind that train ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of US$307 during this time of year. The best way to score a cheap deal, even in July, is to book your trip well in advance.

Prices as travel date approaches

By booking your train trip from Newark to Cincinnati on Wanderu at least 19 days ahead of time, you can save about US$479.25 on your ticket. Waiting until the last minute means missing out on these savings!

Which train should you take from Newark to Cincinnati?

2 train services operate from Newark to Cincinnati. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.

Train	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Amtrak	1	19h 52m	US$226.79
Amtrak Cardinal	1	19h 9m	US$289.29

Amtrak is the largest passenger railway service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned toilet, free WiFi and power sockets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there is 1 Amtrak train from Newark to Cincinnati every day, as well as 1 trip at the weekends, with prices starting from US$116.
The Amtrak Cardinal is a long distance passenger rail service from New York to Chicago, connecting a total of 31 cities. As one of Amtrak's most scenic train routes, the Cardinal is a popular train line connecting the Northeast to the Southeast, and offers top-notch comfort thanks to its seats with extra legroom, free WiFi, power sockets, and snacks available for purchase in the Cardinal Café. There is usually 1 Cardinal trip from Newark to Cincinnati per day, with an average trip length of 19 hours and 9 minutes.

Frequently asked questions about travelling by train from Newark to Cincinnati

Trains leave the station in Newark twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. One of these is a direct train, which will typically get you to Cincinnati faster. While it might still have stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains during your trip. You can also take a train for your return trip from Cincinnati to Newark. If you're not set on travelling by train, you could always take the coach from Newark to Cincinnati for US$102.

Trains per day

Direct trains

The distance between Newark and Cincinnati is approximately 559 miles. The average train journey between these two cities takes 19 hours and 28 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 19 hours and 9 minutes. Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a patchy signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and films to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

Distance (mi)

559

Distance (km)

900

The earliest train departs Newark at 6:19 while the last train of the day leaves at 7:02. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full timetable for your specific travel dates.

First train

6:19am

Last train

7:02am

Trains from Newark to Cincinnati are the most crowded on Wednesday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider travelling on Sunday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.

Busiest

Wednesday

Least crowded

Sunday

City Information

Newark

As the most populous city in New Jersey, Newark offers some excellent museums, parks and restaurants that you can enjoy year-round. Art lovers should stop by the famous Newark Museum to enjoy a rich collection of works by American artists and sculptors. History buffs should check out the New Jersey Historical Society for ongoing exhibitions documenting the state’s rich history.

Located by the Passaic River, Newark offers various places where you can enjoy a relaxing stroll by the water. For the best views, head over to the city’s Riverfront Park near the hip Ironbound neighbourhood. If you’re seeking more outdoor enjoyment, check out Branch Brook Park where you will find various lakes and plenty of cherry blossoms.

Newark is one of the biggest travel hubs in the United States, which makes it very easily accessible via all types of transport. The Newark Liberty International Airport is one of the three airports that serves the New York City metro area, and its close proximity to Newark’s Penn Station makes it easy to reach from anywhere via coach or train.

Cincinnati

A city famous for its idyllic beauty and quaint quarters, Cincinnati is the destination for tourists who wish to stay away from a large crowd. On a bright sunny day in Cincinnati, head over to Eden Park. Encompassing over 183 acres of green space and tree groves, the park lives up to its name, and there are some scenic ponds where you can unwind as well as take a few amazing pictures. Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum might sound like a scary place to visit, but its tranquillity and amazing landscape design, which was ahead of its time, will make it worth the while to check it out. For those who still crave some liveliness, watching a game at the Great American Ball Park, home of the oldest professional baseball team, the Cincinnati Reds, will be an unforgettable experience.

Cincinnati features a very diverse food scene in spite of its German roots. If you are looking to try out some refreshing Mediterranean dishes, head over to Abigail Street, one of the local favourites. For authentic German dishes, the door at Mecklenburg Gardens welcomes you.

There’s not a central coach station in the city, as each of the different coach carriers serving Cincinnati operates out of a different location. The principal Amtrak train station is the Union Terminal on Western Ave. Cincinnati is served by Amtrak’s Cardinal line. The city’s main airport is the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, which is located in Hebron, Kentucky.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Newark?

Main departure station: Newark Penn Station

Not to be confused with the Penn Station in New York City just 10 miles away, Newark’s Penn Station is a vital regional transport hub which serves the greater New York City and New Jersey area. Located a few blocks East of the central business district in Newark, Penn Station opened in 1935, when its Art Deco architecture was at the height of fashion—see if you can spot the Zodiac signs decorating the chandeliers! Travellers can access Amtrak intercity passenger trains running on the busy Northeast Corridor between Washington D.C. and Boston, as well as intercity coaches like Greyhound and Fullington Trailways. Local transit available at Penn Station includes Newark Light Rail, Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) rapid transit linking Newark to Manhattan, and NJ Transit commuter trains serving coastal and central New Jersey.

All train stations in Newark:

Newark Penn Station

Where is the train station in Cincinnati?

Main arrival station: Union Terminal - 1301 Western Ave

Union Terminal - 1301 Western Ave - CINAMT-0

Union Terminal - 1301 Western Ave - CINAMT-1

Union Terminal - 1301 Western Ave - CINAMT-2

Cincinnati’s Union Terminal is a living museum and train station with service operated by Amtrak. The art deco train station opened in 1933 and is now part of the Cincinnati Museum Center. Visitors can ogle dinosaur skeletons in the Museum of Natural History and travel back in time to an old-fashioned city street in the Cincinnati History Museum. To serve the 1.4 million annual visitors to these museums, the centre offers a coat check, gift shops, and three dining rooms where travellers can stop in for ice cream or a draft beer before boarding their train. Amtrak’s Cardinal line runs through Union Terminal on its route from Chicago to New York, and travellers can travel to other cities along this line, such as Toledo and Cleveland.

Train stations in Cincinnati:

Union Terminal - 1301 Western Ave

Need a return trip from Cincinnati to Newark?

Search Train Tickets

Plan your next adventure

Wanderu is the simplest way to book coach and train travel.

With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare coach and train timetables and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap coach and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading coach and train companies, we always have the best coach and train deals out there.