Trains tickets from St Louis to Topeka

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 23 at
    Departure city: St Louis
    Departure location: Gateway Station
    Arrival time: June 24 at
    Destination city: Topeka
    Destination location: Topeka, KS
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 23 at
    Departure city: St Louis
    Departure location: Gateway Station
    Arrival time: June 24 at
    Destination city: Topeka
    Destination location: Topeka, KS
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 23 at
    Departure city: St Louis
    Departure location: Gateway Station
    Arrival time: June 24 at
    Destination city: Topeka
    Destination location: Topeka, KS
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 23 at
    Departure city: St Louis
    Departure location: Gateway Station
    Arrival time: June 24 at
    Destination city: Topeka
    Destination location: Topeka, KS
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 23 at
    Departure city: St Louis
    Departure location: Gateway Station
    Arrival time: June 24 at
    Destination city: Topeka
    Destination location: Topeka, KS
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from St Louis to Topeka.

Average Price$45 - $119Average Duration6h 20m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$60 - $261Average Duration8h 50m
43kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from St Louis to Topeka

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Topeka. The journey takes about 6 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
6h 20mAverage Duration
$45Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Train St Louis to Topeka: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$89
Average train trip duration8h 50m
Number of daily trains1.9444444444444442
Earliest train departure6:35am
Distance295 miles (475 km)
Latest train departure3:11pm

St Louis to Topeka Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
06/18
$56
06/19
$59
Today
$79
06/21
$74
06/22
$75
06/23
$72
06/24
$63
06/25
$63
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St Louis to Topeka was searched and found on Jun 18, 2025 with a price of $56

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 Topeka, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $56 to $644 for a train ticket from St Louis to Topeka based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $63 which is on 2025-06-24.

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 St Louis to Topeka 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 Topeka 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.

By choosing the train between St Louis and Topeka, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from St Louis to Topeka, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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Train from Topeka to St Louis

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