NC → NC · about 23 miles

Kannapolis to Charlotte train schedule

Amtrak runs 28 direct trains a week from Kannapolis to Charlotte. The fastest takes 28 minutes; the first train leaves at 8:59 AM and the last at 10:12 PM.

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Trains a week
28
Fastest trip
28m
First train
8:59 AM
Last train
10:12 PM

Timetable

Every train leaves from Kannapolis and arrives at Charlotte Amtrak Station. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.

Direct trains from Kannapolis, NC to Charlotte, NC
DepartsArrivesDurationDaysRail company
8:59 AM9:28 AM29mDailyAmtrak
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12:42 PM1:10 PM28mDailyAmtrak
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3:27 PM3:55 PM28mDailyAmtrak
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10:12 PM10:45 PM33mDailyAmtrak
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Where to board in Kannapolis Where you get off in Charlotte The route of the busiest trip

Where to catch the train in Kannapolis

Where the train stops in Charlotte

Return trip: Charlotte to Kannapolis

Questions

How long is the train from Kannapolis to Charlotte?

The fastest direct train takes 28 minutes; the typical trip is 29 minutes.

What time is the first train from Kannapolis to Charlotte?

The earliest departure is at 8:59 AM (Daily) and the last at 10:12 PM (Daily).

Which rail companies go from Kannapolis to Charlotte?

Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.

Where do I catch the train in Kannapolis?

Trains to Charlotte leave from Kannapolis Amtrak station.