How much does a train ticket cost from Philadelphia to Durham?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Durham start from ARS 108,779. The average price for this train route is around ARS 154,633. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Durham?

The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Durham is 10h 57m, covering a distance of 340 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 9h 25m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Durham route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Durham?

The earliest train from Philadelphia to Durham departs at 04:20. And the latest train departs at 09:50.

Train Philadelphia to Durham from ARS 106,328 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Durham on 9 June
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:58	30th Street Station	11h 2m	20:00	Durham Station	Cheapest
Train	09:50	30th Street Station	10h 10m	20:00	Durham Station	Fastest
Train	08:58	30th Street Station	11h 2m	20:00	Durham Station	No tags
Train	09:50	30th Street Station	10h 10m	20:00	Durham Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Durham on 10 June
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:58	30th Street Station	11h 2m	20:00	Durham Station	Cheapest
Train	09:50	30th Street Station	10h 10m	20:00	Durham Station	Fastest
Train	08:58	30th Street Station	11h 2m	20:00	Durham Station	No tags
Train	09:50	30th Street Station	10h 10m	20:00	Durham Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Durham on 11 June
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:58	30th Street Station	11h 2m	20:00	Durham Station	Cheapest
Train	09:50	30th Street Station	10h 10m	20:00	Durham Station	Fastest
Train	08:58	30th Street Station	11h 2m	20:00	Durham Station	No tags
Train	09:50	30th Street Station	10h 10m	20:00	Durham Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Durham on 12 June
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:58	30th Street Station	10h 57m	19:55	Durham Station	Cheapest
Train	09:50	30th Street Station	10h 5m	19:55	Durham Station	Fastest
Train	08:58	30th Street Station	10h 57m	19:55	Durham Station	No tags
Train	09:50	30th Street Station	10h 5m	19:55	Durham Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Durham on 13 June
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:20	30th Street Station	15h 35m	19:55	Durham Station	Cheapest
Train	09:33	30th Street Station	10h 22m	19:55	Durham Station	Fastest
Train	08:58	30th Street Station	10h 57m	19:55	Durham Station	No tags
Train	08:58	30th Street Station	10h 57m	19:55	Durham Station	No tags
Train	04:20	30th Street Station	15h 35m	19:55	Durham Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Durham on 14 June
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:20	30th Street Station	15h 35m	19:55	Durham Station	Cheapest
Train	09:33	30th Street Station	10h 22m	19:55	Durham Station	Fastest
Train	08:58	30th Street Station	10h 57m	19:55	Durham Station	No tags
Train	08:58	30th Street Station	10h 57m	19:55	Durham Station	No tags
Train	04:20	30th Street Station	15h 35m	19:55	Durham Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Durham on 15 June
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:58	30th Street Station	10h 57m	19:55	Durham Station	Cheapest
Train	09:50	30th Street Station	10h 5m	19:55	Durham Station	Fastest
Train	08:58	30th Street Station	10h 57m	19:55	Durham Station	No tags
Train	09:50	30th Street Station	10h 5m	19:55	Durham Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 01:41 EDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to Durham

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 11 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just ARS 85,889, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

11h 55mAverage duration

341 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceARS 85,889 - ARS 325,126	Average duration11h 55m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceARS 108,779 - ARS 503,121	Average duration10h 57m	CO₂ emissions 50kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/55,818 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 5818 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 ARS 108,779

US train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC, US 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 Philadelphia to Durham?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Durham start from ARS 108,779. The average price for this train route is around ARS 154,633. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Durham?
The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Durham is 10h 57m, covering a distance of 340 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 9h 25m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Durham route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Durham?
The earliest train from Philadelphia to Durham departs at 04:20. And the latest train departs at 09:50.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

06/06

ARS 236,284

07/06

ARS 265,819

Today

ARS 349,995

09/06

ARS 236,284

10/06

ARS 166,875

11/06

ARS 271,726

12/06

ARS 236,284

13/06

ARS 147,677

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC, US was searched and found on 13 Jun 2026 with a price of ARS 147,677

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from ARS 147,677 to ARS 612,860 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at ARS 147,677, which is on 2026-06-13.