AL → LA · about 312 miles
Birmingham to New Orleans train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Birmingham to New Orleans. The fastest takes 8 hours 9 minutes; every train leaves at 1:03 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 8h 09m
- Leaves at
- 1:03 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Birmingham and arrives at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:03 PM | 9:12 PM | 8h 09m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Birmingham Where you get off in New Orleans The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Birmingham
Where the train stops in New Orleans
- New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal Map of New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (Google Maps)
Return trip: New Orleans to Birmingham
Questions
How long is the train from Birmingham to New Orleans?
The fastest direct train takes 8 hours 9 minutes; the typical trip is 8 hours 9 minutes.
What time is the first train from Birmingham to New Orleans?
Every departure is at 1:03 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Birmingham to New Orleans?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Birmingham?
Trains to New Orleans leave from Birmingham Amtrak station.