Bus Nashville to Louisville, KY: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KY

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Nashville to Louisville, KY from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$31

Sunday

$27

Monday

$29

Tuesday

$25

Wednesday

$27

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 30m	12:05 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	4:35 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 7/18/2026 12:05:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 7/18/2026 4:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
FlixBus	3h 55m	2:55 PM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	7:50 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 7/18/2026 2:55:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 7/18/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Greyhound US	3h 30m	2:30 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	7:00 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 7/18/2026 2:30:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 7/18/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Greyhound US	3h 25m	5:15 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	9:40 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 7/18/2026 5:15:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 7/18/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Greyhound US	3h 10m	9:30 PM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	1:40 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 7/18/2026 9:30:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 7/19/2026 1:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 30m	12:05 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	4:35 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 7/19/2026 12:05:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 7/19/2026 4:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
FlixBus	3h 55m	2:55 PM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	7:50 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 7/19/2026 2:55:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 7/19/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Greyhound US	3h 30m	2:30 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	7:00 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 7/19/2026 2:30:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 7/19/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Greyhound US	3h 25m	5:15 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	9:40 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 7/19/2026 5:15:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 7/19/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Greyhound US	3h 25m	10:00 PM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	2:25 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 7/19/2026 10:00:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 7/20/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 30m	12:05 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	4:35 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 7/20/2026 12:05:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 7/20/2026 4:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
FlixBus	3h 55m	2:55 PM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	7:50 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 7/20/2026 2:55:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 7/20/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Greyhound US	3h 30m	2:30 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	7:00 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 7/20/2026 2:30:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 7/20/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Greyhound US	3h 25m	5:15 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	9:40 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 7/20/2026 5:15:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 7/20/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Greyhound US	3h 35m	9:50 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	2:25 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 7/20/2026 9:50:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 7/20/2026 2:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 30m	12:05 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	4:35 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 7/21/2026 12:05:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 7/21/2026 4:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
FlixBus	3h 55m	2:55 PM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	7:50 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 7/21/2026 2:55:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 7/21/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Greyhound US	3h 30m	2:30 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	7:00 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 7/21/2026 2:30:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 7/21/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Greyhound US	3h 25m	5:15 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	9:40 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 7/21/2026 5:15:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 7/21/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Greyhound US	3h 25m	10:00 PM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	2:25 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 7/21/2026 10:00:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 7/22/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	3h 30m	2:30 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	7:00 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 7/22/2026 2:30:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 7/22/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Greyhound US	3h 25m	5:15 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	9:40 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 7/22/2026 5:15:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 7/22/2026 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Greyhound US	3h 30m	9:50 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	2:20 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 7/22/2026 9:50:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 7/22/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
FlixBus	3h 55m	2:55 PM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	7:50 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) at 7/22/2026 2:55:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 7/22/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Nashville to Louisville, KY is $25 on 7/21/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Nashville and Louisville, KY

See here how frequent the connections between Nashville and Louisville, KY are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 18 daily buses from Nashville to Louisville, KY. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Nashville and Louisville, KY.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 23 buses from Nashville to Louisville, KY, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Nashville and Louisville, KY, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KY

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 10 times every day by bus from Nashville to Louisville, KY in one click! Book your bus ticket from Nashville to Louisville, KY starting from $25!

Cheapest Bus	$25
Fastest Bus	4h 10m
Earliest Bus	12:05 AM
Latest Bus	10:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	10 Ø
Distance	155.5 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Nashville to Louisville, KY

Every day, 10 buses from 2 bus companies leave Nashville for Louisville, KY: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/17/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/12

Monday 07/13

Tuesday 07/14

Wednesday 07/15

Thursday 07/16

Friday 07/17

Saturday 07/18

$31

Sunday 07/19

$27

Monday 07/20

$33

Tuesday 07/21

$25

Wednesday 07/22

$27

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

$29

Saturday 07/25

$29

Sunday 07/26

$27

Monday 07/27

$29

Tuesday 07/28

$29

Wednesday 07/29

$29

Thursday 07/30

Friday 07/31

$35

Saturday 08/01

$29

Sunday 08/02

$26

Monday 08/03

$29

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$27

Friday 08/07

Saturday 08/08

The cheapest time to travel from Nashville to Louisville, KY

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Nashville to Louisville, KY, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $25, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Nashville to Louisville, KY. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $29.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Nashville to Louisville, KY, with $25. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $26.

How to save money travelling from Nashville to Louisville, KY

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Nashville to Louisville, KY in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KY, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Nashville to Louisville, KY are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Nashville to Louisville, KY

These are the most booked bus companies between Nashville to Louisville, KY from our users.

FlixBus from Nashville to Louisville, KY

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Nashville to Louisville, KY:

Cheapest Price	$25
Fastest Bus	4h 30m
Earliest Bus	12:05 AM
Last Bus	2:55 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	6/22/2026

Greyhound US from Nashville to Louisville, KY

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Nashville to Louisville, KY:

Cheapest Price	$25
Fastest Bus	4h 10m
Earliest Bus	2:30 AM
Last Bus	10:00 PM
Daily Connections	8 Ø
Found on	6/22/2026

All bus stations and stops in Nashville and Louisville, KY

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Nashville and Louisville, KY.

5th Ave South Station

5Th Ave South 709

Municipal Auditorium

5th Ave. North 423

Broadway and Commerce

2nd Ave N 140

Murfreesboro Pike

Murfreesboro Pike 2615

Tornado Bus Company

Nolensville Pike 4031

Convention Center

S 3rd St 300

BP Gas Station

Newburg Rd 3301

W Muhammad Ali Blvd

East Broadway, under the I-65 overpass between S 1st Street and S Brook Street

Greyhound Bus Station

W Muhammad Ali Blvd 720

International Airport

Service and Comfort on the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KY

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Nashville to Louisville, KY? Or which bus companies serve the route Nashville to Louisville, KY? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Nashville to Louisville, KY bus

How much does a Nashville Louisville, KY bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $25 and takes 4h 30m to reach Louisville, KY. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Nashville to Louisville, KY?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $25 and $36. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Louisville, KY.

On average, how many connections are available from Nashville to Louisville, KY each day?

Every day, the Nashville to Louisville, KY bus route is served by approximately 10 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Nashville to Louisville, KY take?

The fastest bus from Nashville to Louisville, KY is offered by Greyhound US and takes 4h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $31. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Nashville to Louisville, KY?

The earliest bus arriving in Louisville, KY from Nashville starts at 12:05 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Nashville to Louisville, KY?

The latest bus trip departing from Nashville for Louisville, KY starts at 10:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Nashville Louisville, KY route?

When traveling by bus from Nashville to Louisville, KY, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Nashville and Louisville, KY?

You can check all the direct connections between Nashville and Louisville, KY by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Nashville to Louisville, KY bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Nashville Louisville, KY bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Nashville Louisville, KY bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KY on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Nashville to Louisville, KY?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Nashville to Louisville, KY

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Nashville and to Louisville, KY

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Nashville and to Louisville, KY. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!