How much does a train ticket cost from Washington to Lynchburg?

The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Lynchburg start from €18. The average price for this train route is around €36. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Washington to Lynchburg?

The average train journey time from Washington to Lynchburg is 3h 50m, covering a distance of 251 km. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 30m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Washington to Lynchburg 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 Washington to Lynchburg?

The earliest train from Washington to Lynchburg departs at 07:30. And the latest train departs at 18:30.

Train Washington to Lynchburg from €16 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Washington to Lynchburg on 23 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:00	Union Station	3h 54m	20:54	Kemper Street Station	Cheapest
Train	18:30	Union Station	3h 30m	22:00	Kemper Street Station	Fastest
Train	17:00	Union Station	3h 54m	20:54	Kemper Street Station	No tags
Train	18:30	Union Station	3h 30m	22:00	Kemper Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Lynchburg on 24 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:00	Union Station	3h 50m	20:50	Kemper Street Station	Cheapest
Train	18:30	Union Station	3h 30m	22:00	Kemper Street Station	Fastest
Train	17:00	Union Station	3h 50m	20:50	Kemper Street Station	No tags
Train	18:30	Union Station	3h 30m	22:00	Kemper Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Lynchburg on 25 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:00	Union Station	3h 50m	20:50	Kemper Street Station	Cheapest
Train	18:30	Union Station	3h 30m	22:00	Kemper Street Station	Fastest
Train	07:30	Union Station	3h 52m	11:22	Kemper Street Station	No tags
Train	07:30	Union Station	3h 52m	11:22	Kemper Street Station	No tags
Train	17:00	Union Station	3h 50m	20:50	Kemper Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Lynchburg on 26 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:30	Union Station	3h 52m	11:22	Kemper Street Station	Cheapest
Train	18:30	Union Station	3h 30m	22:00	Kemper Street Station	Fastest
Train	07:30	Union Station	3h 52m	11:22	Kemper Street Station	No tags
Train	17:00	Union Station	3h 54m	20:54	Kemper Street Station	No tags
Train	17:00	Union Station	3h 54m	20:54	Kemper Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Lynchburg on 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:00	Union Station	3h 54m	20:54	Kemper Street Station	Cheapest
Train	18:30	Union Station	3h 30m	22:00	Kemper Street Station	Fastest
Train	07:30	Union Station	3h 52m	11:22	Kemper Street Station	No tags
Train	07:30	Union Station	3h 52m	11:22	Kemper Street Station	No tags
Train	17:00	Union Station	3h 54m	20:54	Kemper Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Lynchburg on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:00	Union Station	3h 54m	20:54	Kemper Street Station	Cheapest
Train	18:30	Union Station	3h 30m	22:00	Kemper Street Station	Fastest
Train	07:30	Union Station	3h 52m	11:22	Kemper Street Station	No tags
Train	07:30	Union Station	3h 52m	11:22	Kemper Street Station	No tags
Train	17:00	Union Station	3h 54m	20:54	Kemper Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Lynchburg on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:30	Union Station	3h 52m	11:22	Kemper Street Station	Cheapest
Train	18:30	Union Station	3h 30m	22:00	Kemper Street Station	Fastest
Train	07:30	Union Station	3h 52m	11:22	Kemper Street Station	No tags
Train	17:00	Union Station	3h 54m	20:54	Kemper Street Station	No tags
Train	17:00	Union Station	3h 54m	20:54	Kemper Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington to Lynchburg

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Lynchburg. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just €18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

3h 50mAverage duration

251 kmDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price€29 - €92	Average duration5h 5m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average price€18 - €757	Average duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,749 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5749 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 €18

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to Lynchburg, VA 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 Washington to Lynchburg?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Lynchburg start from €18. The average price for this train route is around €36. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Washington to Lynchburg?
The average train journey time from Washington to Lynchburg is 3h 50m, covering a distance of 251 km. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 30m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Washington to Lynchburg 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 Washington to Lynchburg?
The earliest train from Washington to Lynchburg departs at 07:30. And the latest train departs at 18:30.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

21/01

€21

22/01

€16

Today

€21

24/01

€21

25/01

€16

26/01

€16

27/01

€16

28/01

€16

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Lynchburg, VA was searched and found on 22 Jan 2026 with a price of €16

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

You can expect to pay from €16 to €358 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Lynchburg, VA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €16, which is on 2026-01-25.

What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to Lynchburg, VA?

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time5h 5m	Avg price€41	Daily departures2
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time3h 50m	Avg price€36	Daily departures3

The best way to travel between Washington, DC, US and Lynchburg, VA is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost €36 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from €18. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Lynchburg, VA, choose the train, as it will take you from Washington, DC, US to Lynchburg, VA in about 3h 50m – that's the fastest way to get there!