Trains tickets from New Orleans to Austin (TX), US

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FriApr 25
from $387
SatApr 26
SunApr 27
MonApr 28
from $104
TueApr 29
WedApr 30
ThuMay 1
FriMay 2

Trains leaving Monday

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Austin
    Destination location: Austin, TX
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Austin
    Destination location: Austin, TX
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Austin
    Destination location: Austin, TX
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Austin
    Destination location: Austin, TX
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train New Orleans to Austin: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$263
Average train trip duration2d 3h
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure9:00am
Distance459 miles (739 km)
Latest train departure2:45pm

New Orleans to Austin Train

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

Best price found
04/21
$73
04/22
$349
Today
$85
04/24
$252
04/25
$387
04/26
$88
04/27
No data
04/28
$104
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New Orleans to Austin was searched and found on Apr 21, 2025 with a price of $73

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

You can expect to pay from $73 to $1,054 for a train ticket from New Orleans to Austin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $88 which is on 2025-04-26.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from New Orleans to Austin is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Austin you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between New Orleans and Austin, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from New Orleans to Austin, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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