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Trip Overview

The train between Topeka and Ottumwa takes 14h 32m. There is at least one train per day from Topeka to Ottumwa. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 32m
Duration
456 mi
Distance
$294
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Topeka to Ottumwa train times

Trains run once daily between Topeka and Ottumwa. The service departs Topeka at 4:25 AM at night, which arrives into Ottumwa at 18:57:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 14h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Topeka to Ottumwa? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 455.6 mi
  • Duration: 14h 32m

What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?

You can take a train from Topeka Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 10h 15m.

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