TN → KY · about 155 miles
Nashville to Louisville bus schedule
Greyhound runs 49 direct buses a week from Nashville to Louisville. The fastest takes 3 hours 10 minutes; the first bus leaves at 2:30 AM and the last at 10:00 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 49
- Fastest trip
- 3h 10m
- First bus
- 2:30 AM
- Last bus
- 10:00 PM
Timetable
Every bus leaves from Nashville TN (NVL) and arrives at Louisville Bus Station. 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 | Bus company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:30 AM | 7:00 AM | 3h 30m | Daily | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 2:30 AM | 7:55 AM | 4h 25m | Daily | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 5:15 AM | 9:40 AM | 3h 25m | Daily | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 9:50 AM | 2:20 PM | 3h 30m | Daily | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 9:50 AM | 2:25 PM | 3h 35m | Daily | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 9:30 PM | 1:40 AM +1 day | 3h 10m | Daily | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 10:00 PM | 2:25 AM +1 day | 3h 25m | Daily | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in Nashville Where you get off in Louisville The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Nashville
- Nashville TN (NVL) Map of Nashville TN (NVL) (Google Maps)
Where the bus stops in Louisville
- Louisville Bus Station Map of Louisville Bus Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Louisville to Nashville
Questions
How long is the bus from Nashville to Louisville?
The fastest direct bus takes 3 hours 10 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 30 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Nashville to Louisville?
The earliest departure is at 2:30 AM (Daily) and the last at 10:00 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Nashville to Louisville?
Greyhound runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Nashville?
Buses to Louisville leave from Nashville TN (NVL).