WI → MN · about 230 miles
Columbus to St. Paul train schedule
Amtrak runs 21 direct trains a week from Columbus to St. Paul. The fastest takes 4 hours 46 minutes; the first train leaves at 1:55 PM and the last at 5:55 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 21
- Fastest trip
- 4h 46m
- First train
- 1:55 PM
- Last train
- 5:55 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Columbus Amtrak Station and arrives at St. Paul-Minneapolis. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:55 PM | 6:41 PM | 4h 46m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:55 PM | 10:56 PM | 5h 01m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Columbus Where you get off in St. Paul The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Columbus
- Columbus Amtrak Station Map of Columbus Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in St. Paul
- St. Paul (Union Depot) Map of St. Paul (Union Depot) (Google Maps)
Return trip: St. Paul to Columbus
Questions
How long is the train from Columbus to St. Paul?
The fastest direct train takes 4 hours 46 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 1 minute.
What time is the first train from Columbus to St. Paul?
The earliest departure is at 1:55 PM (Daily) and the last at 5:55 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Columbus to St. Paul?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Columbus?
Trains to St. Paul leave from Columbus Amtrak Station.