Train from Philadelphia, PA to New Orleans: Tickets & Timetables

Next departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to New Orleans on 25 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
30th Street Station
Union Passenger TerminalCheapestFastest
Amtrak
30th Street Station
Union Passenger TerminalNo tags
Amtrak
30th Street Station
Union Passenger TerminalNo tags
Amtrak
30th Street Station
Union Passenger TerminalNo tags
Amtrak
30th Street Station
Union Passenger TerminalNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to New Orleans

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just €96, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

26bus per day
1d 11hAverage duration
1772 kmDistance
44kgCO₂ emissions
Average price€96 - €398Average duration1d 11h
44kg CO₂e
Average price€150 - €1,075Average duration1d 6h
159kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to New Orleans by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

    The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to New Orleans start from €150. The average price for this train route is around €150. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

    The average train journey time from Philadelphia to New Orleans is 1d 6h, covering a distance of 1752 km. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 2h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to New Orleans route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to New Orleans?

    The earliest train from Philadelphia to New Orleans departs at 12:00. And the latest train departs at 15:38.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
21/01
€175
22/01
€252
Today
€175
24/01
€252
25/01
€304
26/01
€143
27/01
€143
28/01
€143
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to New Orleans was searched and found on 26 Jan 2026 with a price of €143

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 New Orleans as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from €143 to €2,193 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €143, which is on 2026-01-26.

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