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

The cheapest train tickets from Harrisburg to Philadelphia start from €28. The average price for this train route is around €35. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Harrisburg to Philadelphia?

The average train journey time from Harrisburg to Philadelphia is 1h 46m, covering a distance of 149 km. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 35m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Harrisburg to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 14 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Harrisburg to Philadelphia departs at 05:00. And the latest train departs at 21:20.

Train Harrisburg to Philadelphia from €26 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Harrisburg to Philadelphia on 25 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:20	Harrisburg, PA	1h 46m	13:06	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	17:05	Harrisburg, PA	1h 45m	18:50	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	14:05	Harrisburg, PA	1h 50m	15:55	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Harrisburg to Philadelphia on 26 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	13:05	Harrisburg, PA	1h 55m	15:00	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	07:55	Harrisburg, PA	1h 36m	09:31	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	05:00	Harrisburg, PA	1h 46m	06:46	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	05:55	Harrisburg, PA	1h 56m	07:51	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:40	Harrisburg, PA	1h 54m	08:34	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Harrisburg to Philadelphia on 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	13:05	Harrisburg, PA	1h 55m	15:00	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	07:55	Harrisburg, PA	1h 36m	09:31	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	05:00	Harrisburg, PA	1h 46m	06:46	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	05:55	Harrisburg, PA	1h 56m	07:51	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:40	Harrisburg, PA	1h 54m	08:34	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Harrisburg to Philadelphia on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	13:05	Harrisburg, PA	1h 55m	15:00	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	07:55	Harrisburg, PA	1h 36m	09:31	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	05:00	Harrisburg, PA	1h 46m	06:46	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	05:55	Harrisburg, PA	1h 56m	07:51	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:40	Harrisburg, PA	1h 54m	08:34	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Harrisburg to Philadelphia on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	13:05	Harrisburg, PA	1h 55m	15:00	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	07:55	Harrisburg, PA	1h 36m	09:31	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	05:00	Harrisburg, PA	1h 46m	06:46	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	05:55	Harrisburg, PA	1h 56m	07:51	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:40	Harrisburg, PA	1h 54m	08:34	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Harrisburg to Philadelphia on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:00	Harrisburg, PA	1h 46m	06:46	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	07:55	Harrisburg, PA	1h 36m	09:31	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	05:55	Harrisburg, PA	1h 56m	07:51	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:40	Harrisburg, PA	1h 54m	08:34	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	09:00	Harrisburg, PA	1h 42m	10:42	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Harrisburg to Philadelphia on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	13:05	Harrisburg, PA	1h 55m	15:00	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	09:30	Harrisburg, PA	1h 44m	11:14	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	07:20	Harrisburg, PA	1h 46m	09:06	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	08:25	Harrisburg, PA	1h 46m	10:11	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	11:20	Harrisburg, PA	1h 46m	13:06	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Harrisburg to Philadelphia on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:20	Harrisburg, PA	1h 46m	09:06	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	09:30	Harrisburg, PA	1h 44m	11:14	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	11:20	Harrisburg, PA	1h 46m	13:06	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	13:05	Harrisburg, PA	1h 55m	15:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	13:05	Harrisburg, PA	1h 55m	15:00	30th Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Harrisburg to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 hour 46 minutes and with fares starting at just €28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14train per day

1h 46mAverage duration

149 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price€15 - €72	Average duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price€28 - €65	Average duration1h 46m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,750 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Amtrak provides a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere with smooth, quiet train rides that are reasonably priced. However, some users have reported challenges such as difficulty hearing announcements and experiencing delays during their trips.

Amtrak Harrisburg Philadelphia recent customer reviews

Amtrak is a train wreck, maybe one the worst run company in the world. From the indifferent bored workers, to the delay, the confusing cost of the trip, it's always something.

Kjell L.

21 July 2025

Train ride was very smooth and quiet. Very reasonably priced. I will definately use Amtrak again.

Timothy P.

17 May 2024

Civilized, pleasant, comfortable atmosphere.

Frankie V.

22 July 2024

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Harrisburg to Philadelphia, PA 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 Harrisburg to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Harrisburg to Philadelphia start from €28. The average price for this train route is around €35. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Harrisburg to Philadelphia?
The average train journey time from Harrisburg to Philadelphia is 1h 46m, covering a distance of 149 km. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 35m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Harrisburg to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 14 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Harrisburg to Philadelphia?
The earliest train from Harrisburg to Philadelphia departs at 05:00. And the latest train departs at 21:20.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

23/01

€33

24/01

€35

Today

€35

26/01

€32

27/01

€32

28/01

€32

29/01

€32

30/01

€33

The cheapest trip from Harrisburg to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 26 Jan 2026 with a price of €32

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

You can expect to pay from €32 to €49 for a train ticket from Harrisburg to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €32, which is on 2026-01-26.