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

The cheapest train tickets from Wilmington to Philadelphia start from ZAR 138. The average price for this train route is around ZAR 429. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

The average train journey time from Wilmington to Philadelphia is 22m, covering a distance of 40 km. The fastest train gets you there in 17m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators serve the Wilmington to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 36 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

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

The earliest train from Wilmington to Philadelphia departs at 06:16. And the latest train departs at 23:40.

Which is the best train operator from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Wilmington to Philadelphia from ZAR 103 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Wilmington to Philadelphia on 3 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	21:59	Wilmington Station	24m	22:23	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	18:17	Wilmington Station	19m	18:36	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	13:54	Wilmington Station	21m	14:15	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	17:22	Wilmington Station	20m	17:42	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	13:54	Wilmington Station	21m	14:15	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Wilmington to Philadelphia on 4 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	22:02	Wilmington Station	23m	22:25	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	06:18	Wilmington Station	17m	06:35	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	06:18	Wilmington Station	17m	06:35	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:33	Wilmington Station	22m	06:55	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:33	Wilmington Station	22m	06:55	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Wilmington to Philadelphia on 5 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:39	Wilmington Station	21m	20:00	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	06:18	Wilmington Station	17m	06:35	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	06:18	Wilmington Station	17m	06:35	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:33	Wilmington Station	22m	06:55	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:33	Wilmington Station	22m	06:55	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Wilmington to Philadelphia on 6 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	20:45	Wilmington Station	23m	21:08	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	06:18	Wilmington Station	17m	06:35	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	06:18	Wilmington Station	17m	06:35	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:33	Wilmington Station	22m	06:55	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:33	Wilmington Station	22m	06:55	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Wilmington to Philadelphia on 7 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	22:48	Wilmington Station	23m	23:11	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	06:18	Wilmington Station	17m	06:35	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	06:18	Wilmington Station	17m	06:35	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:33	Wilmington Station	22m	06:55	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:33	Wilmington Station	22m	06:55	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Wilmington to Philadelphia on 8 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	22:02	Wilmington Station	23m	22:25	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	06:18	Wilmington Station	17m	06:35	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	06:18	Wilmington Station	17m	06:35	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:33	Wilmington Station	22m	06:55	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:33	Wilmington Station	22m	06:55	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Wilmington to Philadelphia on 9 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	21:59	Wilmington Station	24m	22:23	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	08:58	Wilmington Station	19m	09:17	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	06:51	Wilmington Station	20m	07:11	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	09:11	Wilmington Station	19m	09:30	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:51	Wilmington Station	20m	07:11	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Wilmington to Philadelphia on 10 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:51	Wilmington Station	20m	07:11	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	20:36	Wilmington Station	17m	20:53	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	06:51	Wilmington Station	20m	07:11	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	09:11	Wilmington Station	19m	09:30	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	07:55	Wilmington Station	22m	08:17	30th Street Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 14:01 EDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Wilmington 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 22 minutes and with fares starting at just ZAR 138, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

36train per day

22mAverage duration

40 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceZAR 205 - ZAR 586	Average duration55m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceZAR 138 - ZAR 5,588	Average duration22m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/55,792 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/516 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi4.0

US train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Wilmington, DE 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 Wilmington to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Wilmington to Philadelphia start from ZAR 138. The average price for this train route is around ZAR 429. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Wilmington to Philadelphia?
The average train journey time from Wilmington to Philadelphia is 22m, covering a distance of 40 km. The fastest train gets you there in 17m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators serve the Wilmington to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 36 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Wilmington to Philadelphia?
The earliest train from Wilmington to Philadelphia departs at 06:16. And the latest train departs at 23:40.
Which is the best train operator from Wilmington to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Wilmington to Philadelphia?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Wilmington to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Wilmington to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

01/05

ZAR 189

02/05

ZAR 292

Today

ZAR 189

04/05

ZAR 103

05/05

ZAR 103

06/05

ZAR 103

07/05

ZAR 189

08/05

ZAR 292

The cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 4 May 2026 with a price of ZAR 103

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

You can expect to pay from ZAR 103 to ZAR 4,523 for a train ticket from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at ZAR 103, which is on 2026-05-04.

Usually Amtrak Acela will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.