Trains tickets from Raleigh to Durham (NC), US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 5 at
    Departure city: Raleigh
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: May 5 at
    Destination city: Durham
    Destination location: Durham Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 5 at
    Departure city: Raleigh
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: May 5 at
    Destination city: Durham
    Destination location: Durham Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 5 at
    Departure city: Raleigh
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: May 5 at
    Destination city: Durham
    Destination location: Durham Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 5 at
    Departure city: Raleigh
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: May 5 at
    Destination city: Durham
    Destination location: Durham Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 5 at
    Departure city: Raleigh
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: May 5 at
    Destination city: Durham
    Destination location: Durham Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Raleigh to Durham.

Average Price$18 - $28Average Duration40m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$11 - $12Average Duration30m
3kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Raleigh to Durham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day
30mAverage Duration
$11Cheapest ticket
3kgCO₂ emissions

Train Raleigh to Durham: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$12
Average train trip duration30m
Number of daily trains4
Earliest train departure6:30am
Distance22 miles (34 km)
Latest train departure5:30pm

Raleigh to Durham Train

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

Best price found
05/02
$10
05/03
$10
Today
$10
05/05
$10
05/06
$10
05/07
$9
05/08
$10
05/09
$10
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Raleigh to Durham was searched and found on May 7, 2025 with a price of $9

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

You can expect to pay from $9 to $22 for a train ticket from Raleigh to Durham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2025-05-07.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Raleigh to Durham is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Durham you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Raleigh and Durham, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

What's the cheapest way to go from Raleigh to Durham?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Raleigh and Durham is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $12 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $11. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Durham, choose the train, as it will take you from Raleigh to Durham in about 30m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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