Cheap train tickets from Cincinnati to St Paul

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Trip Summary

There are usually 2 daily train trips available from Cincinnati to St Paul. Travelling by train from Cincinnati to St Paul usually takes 21 hours and 35 minutes, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.

Distance
597 mi (961 km)
Fastest train
21h 35m
Lowest price
£134.49
Trains per day
2
Most frequent service
Amtrak
Train lines
1

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Cincinnati to St Paul Train Timetable

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

There are usually 5 daily coach trips from Cincinnati to St Paul.

Train
Coach
Avg. Price£140.80Avg. Price£114.19Cheaper
Daily Trips2Daily Trips5
Duration21h 35mDuration19h 34mFaster
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Price trends for trains from Cincinnati to St Paul

Average train ticket prices from Cincinnati to St Paul by travel date

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Average train ticket prices from Cincinnati to St Paul by month

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Which train should you take from Cincinnati to St Paul?

Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Cincinnati to St Paul. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak221h 35m£140.80

Frequently asked questions about travelling by train from Cincinnati to St Paul

Trains leave the station in Cincinnati twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. However, there are no direct trains. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your hand luggage with you when you change trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage. If you're not set on travelling by train, you could always take the coach from Cincinnati to St Paul for £71.

Trains per day

2

Direct trains

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The distance between Cincinnati and St Paul is approximately 597 miles. The average train journey between these two cities takes 21 hours and 35 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)

597

Distance (km)

961

The earliest train departs Cincinnati at 2:21 while the last train of the day leaves at 2:21. 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

2:21am

Last train

2:21am

Trains from Cincinnati to St Paul are the most crowded on Monday. 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 Monday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.

Busiest

Monday

Least crowded

Monday

City Information

Cincinnati

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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.

St Paul

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Saint Paul is the capital of Minnesota, and is one of the Twin Cities, along with its neighbour across the Mississippi River, Minneapolis. As the seat of Minnesota's government, Saint Paul offers historic and cultural attractions which represent both the state and the American Midwest as a whole.

For a comprehensive introduction to the region's history, start your trip at the Minnesota History Center, just down the street from the grounds of the State Capitol building. There are museums in Saint Paul for all types of interests, including the Science Museum of Minnesota and the Schubert Club Musical Instrument Museum. For an extra dash of Saint Paul history, take a stroll down Summit Avenue, a stylish street of drool-worthy Victorian houses and mansions, including the home of F. Scott Fitzgerald.

If you're brave enough to visit Saint Paul during the freezing winters, you'll be rewarded with the Saint Paul Winter Carnival, a yearly event where you can explore ice palaces, watch live ice sculpting, and compete in city-wide scavenger hunts. Saint Paul is also one of the country's best cities for craft beer, so save time to taste some local ales or even brew your own beer at Vine Park Brewing Co.

Saint Paul is a hub for travel in the Midwest thanks in part to Amtrak's Empire Builder train service which stops at Saint Paul Union Depot. Coach service from stations throughout town and nearby Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport make it easy to travel to and from this saintly city.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Cincinnati?

Main departure station: Union Terminal - 1301 Western Ave

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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.

All train stations in Cincinnati:

  • Union Terminal - 1301 Western Ave

Where is the train station in St Paul?

Main arrival station: Union Depot

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Located right on the banks of the Mississippi River in Saint Paul’s Lowertown neighbourhood, Union Depot has a remarkable history dating back to 1881. It remains the major transport hub of Saint Paul, as well as the designated station for Amtrak service in the Twin Cities. Besides the long-haul Empire Builder train, the station serves Jefferson Lines and Greyhound intercity coaches and connects to local public transit. Within the Union Depot complex, you’ll find a coffee shop, restaurant, bike shop, car hire company, and can even join a public tour to admire the architecture and learn about the station’s storied past.

Train stations in St Paul:

  • Union Depot

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