How much is the train ticket from St. Louis to Lafayette?

The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Lafayette start from R 1 159. The average price for this train route is around R 1 684. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from St. Louis to Lafayette?

The average train journey time from St. Louis to Lafayette is 12h 46m, covering a distance of 347 km. The quickest train can get you there in 12h 46m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the St. Louis to Lafayette route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from St. Louis to Lafayette?

The earliest train from St. Louis to Lafayette departs at 08:10. And the latest train departs at 08:10.

Train St. Louis to Lafayette from R 1 100 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from St. Louis to Lafayette on 13 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	08:10	Gateway Station	12h 46m	21:56	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	08:10	Gateway Station	12h 46m	21:56	Amtrak Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:30 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from St. Louis to Lafayette

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Lafayette. The journey takes about 9 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just R 629, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

9h 5mAverage duration

348 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 629 - R 2 152	Average duration9h 5m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 159 - R 11 963	Average duration12h 46m	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 726 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5726 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 R 1 159

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis to Lafayette, IN by train

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

How much is the train ticket from St. Louis to Lafayette?
The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Lafayette start from R 1 159. The average price for this train route is around R 1 684. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from St. Louis to Lafayette?
The average train journey time from St. Louis to Lafayette is 12h 46m, covering a distance of 347 km. The quickest train can get you there in 12h 46m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the St. Louis to Lafayette route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from St. Louis to Lafayette?
The earliest train from St. Louis to Lafayette departs at 08:10. And the latest train departs at 08:10.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

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10/01

R 2 064

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R 1 455

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R 1 219

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The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Lafayette, IN was searched and found on 15 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 219

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from St. Louis to Lafayette, IN as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 219 to R 12 333 for a train ticket from St. Louis to Lafayette, IN based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 219, which is on 2026-01-15.