IA → NE · about 222 miles
Ottumwa to Lincoln train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Ottumwa to Lincoln. The fastest takes 5 hours 39 minutes; every train leaves at 6:57 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 5h 39m
- Leaves at
- 6:57 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Ottumwa Amtrak Station and arrives at Lincoln 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.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:57 PM | 12:36 AM +1 day | 5h 39m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Ottumwa Where you get off in Lincoln The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Ottumwa
Where the train stops in Lincoln
Return trip: Lincoln to Ottumwa
Questions
How long is the train from Ottumwa to Lincoln?
The fastest direct train takes 5 hours 39 minutes.
What time is the first train from Ottumwa to Lincoln?
Every departure is at 6:57 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Ottumwa to Lincoln?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Ottumwa?
Trains to Lincoln leave from Ottumwa Amtrak Station.