How much does a train ticket cost from Richmond to Charlottesville?

The cheapest train tickets from Richmond to Charlottesville start from €29. The average price for this train route is around €88. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Richmond to Charlottesville?

The average train journey time from Richmond to Charlottesville is 8h 28m, covering a distance of 99 km. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 48m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Richmond to Charlottesville route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Richmond to Charlottesville?

The earliest train from Richmond to Charlottesville departs at 03:52. And the latest train departs at 12:52.

Train Richmond to Charlottesville from €27 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Richmond to Charlottesville on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:06	Staples Mill Road	8h 28m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	Cheapest
Train	12:52	Staples Mill Road	6h 42m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	Fastest
Train	03:52	Staples Mill Road	10h 31m	14:23	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	03:52	Staples Mill Road	10h 31m	14:23	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	03:52	Staples Mill Road	16h 55m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Charlottesville on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:52	Staples Mill Road	6h 40m	19:32	Charlottesville Station	CheapestFastest
Train	03:52	Staples Mill Road	16h 55m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	03:52	Staples Mill Road	16h 55m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	12:52	Staples Mill Road	6h 40m	19:32	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	12:52	Staples Mill Road	6h 40m	19:32	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Charlottesville on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:52	Staples Mill Road	6h 40m	19:32	Charlottesville Station	CheapestFastest
Train	03:52	Staples Mill Road	10h 31m	14:23	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	03:52	Staples Mill Road	10h 31m	14:23	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	03:52	Staples Mill Road	16h 55m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	03:52	Staples Mill Road	16h 55m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Charlottesville on 2 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:06	Staples Mill Road	8h 28m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	Cheapest
Train	12:52	Staples Mill Road	6h 42m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	Fastest
Train	03:52	Staples Mill Road	16h 55m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	03:52	Staples Mill Road	16h 55m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	11:06	Staples Mill Road	8h 28m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Charlottesville on 3 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:06	Staples Mill Road	8h 28m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	Cheapest
Train	12:52	Staples Mill Road	6h 42m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	Fastest
Train	03:52	Staples Mill Road	16h 55m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	03:52	Staples Mill Road	16h 55m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	11:06	Staples Mill Road	8h 28m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Charlottesville on 4 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:52	Staples Mill Road	6h 42m	19:34	Charlottesville Station	CheapestFastest
Train	03:52	Staples Mill Road	10h 31m	14:23	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	03:52	Staples Mill Road	10h 31m	14:23	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	03:52	Staples Mill Road	16h 55m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	No tags
Train	03:52	Staples Mill Road	16h 55m	20:47	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 00:38 EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Richmond to Charlottesville

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Charlottesville. The journey takes about 10 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just €35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

10h 40mAverage duration

109 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price€35 - €98	Average duration10h 40m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price€29 - €276	Average duration8h 28m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,752 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 5752 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at €29

Amtrak Richmond Charlottesville recent customer reviews

It was not a very comfortable trip because my train was delayed for like two hours and then it had to stop a few times because of traffic on the line and technical problems. So I was there for a very long time, more than what was scheduled. And I got to my destiny very late. So tiring

Paola I.

16 December 2025

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Richmond, VA, US to Charlottesville by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Richmond to Charlottesville?
The cheapest train tickets from Richmond to Charlottesville start from €29. The average price for this train route is around €88. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Richmond to Charlottesville?
The average train journey time from Richmond to Charlottesville is 8h 28m, covering a distance of 99 km. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 48m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Richmond to Charlottesville route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Richmond to Charlottesville?
The earliest train from Richmond to Charlottesville departs at 03:52. And the latest train departs at 12:52.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

27/01

€69

28/01

€31

Today

€34

30/01

€54

31/01

€56

01/02

€34

02/02

€41

03/02

€43

The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Charlottesville was searched and found on 28 Jan 2026 with a price of €31

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Richmond, VA, US to Charlottesville as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from €31 to €498 for a train ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Charlottesville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €34, which is on 2026-02-01.