How much is the train ticket from Harrisburg to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Harrisburg to Philadelphia start at $45. The average price for this train route is around $56. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Harrisburg to Philadelphia?

The average train trip from Harrisburg to Philadelphia takes 1h 45m and covers 149 km. The quickest 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 serve this route, with 12 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 5:00am. The latest train departs at 9:20pm.

Train Harrisburg to Philadelphia from $42 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Harrisburg to Philadelphia on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	1:05pm	Harrisburg, PA	1h 54m	2:59pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	6:46pm	Harrisburg, PA	1h 40m	8:26pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	1:05pm	Harrisburg, PA	1h 54m	2:59pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	3:08pm	Harrisburg, PA	1h 50m	4:58pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	4:20pm	Harrisburg, PA	1h 56m	6:16pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Harrisburg to Philadelphia on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:00am	Harrisburg, PA	1h 45m	6:45am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	7:55am	Harrisburg, PA	1h 35m	9:30am	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	5:45am	Harrisburg, PA	1h 55m	7:40am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:40am	Harrisburg, PA	1h 53m	8:33am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	9:00am	Harrisburg, PA	1h 41m	10:41am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Harrisburg to Philadelphia on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	1:05pm	Harrisburg, PA	1h 54m	2:59pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	5:05pm	Harrisburg, PA	1h 44m	6:49pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	7:20am	Harrisburg, PA	1h 45m	9:05am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	8:30am	Harrisburg, PA	1h 45m	10:15am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	9:20am	Harrisburg, PA	1h 45m	11:05am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Harrisburg to Philadelphia on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:20am	Harrisburg, PA	1h 45m	9:05am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	5:05pm	Harrisburg, PA	1h 44m	6:49pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	9:20am	Harrisburg, PA	1h 45m	11:05am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	11:20am	Harrisburg, PA	1h 45m	1:05pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	1:05pm	Harrisburg, PA	1h 54m	2:59pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Harrisburg to Philadelphia on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	1:05pm	Harrisburg, PA	1h 54m	2:59pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	7:55am	Harrisburg, PA	1h 35m	9:30am	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	5:00am	Harrisburg, PA	1h 45m	6:45am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	5:45am	Harrisburg, PA	1h 55m	7:40am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:40am	Harrisburg, PA	1h 53m	8:33am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Harrisburg to Philadelphia on December 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	1:05pm	Harrisburg, PA	1h 54m	2:59pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	7:55am	Harrisburg, PA	1h 35m	9:30am	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	5:00am	Harrisburg, PA	1h 45m	6:45am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	5:45am	Harrisburg, PA	1h 55m	7:40am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:40am	Harrisburg, PA	1h 53m	8:33am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Harrisburg to Philadelphia on December 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:00am	Harrisburg, PA	1h 45m	6:45am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	7:55am	Harrisburg, PA	1h 35m	9:30am	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	5:45am	Harrisburg, PA	1h 55m	7:40am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:40am	Harrisburg, PA	1h 53m	8:33am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	9:00am	Harrisburg, PA	1h 41m	10:41am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Harrisburg to Philadelphia on December 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:00am	Harrisburg, PA	1h 45m	6:45am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	7:55am	Harrisburg, PA	1h 35m	9:30am	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	5:45am	Harrisburg, PA	1h 55m	7:40am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:40am	Harrisburg, PA	1h 53m	8:33am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	9:00am	Harrisburg, PA	1h 41m	10:41am	30th Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go 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 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12train per day

1h 45mAverage Duration

149 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $93	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$45 - $85	Average Duration1h 45m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,623 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.

July 21, 2025

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

Timothy P.

May 17, 2024

Civilized, pleasant, comfortable atmosphere.

Frankie V.

July 22, 2024

US train and bus 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 schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Harrisburg to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Harrisburg to Philadelphia start at $45. The average price for this train route is around $56. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Harrisburg to Philadelphia?
The average train trip from Harrisburg to Philadelphia takes 1h 45m and covers 149 km. The quickest 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 serve this route, with 12 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 5:00am. The latest train departs at 9:20pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12-02

$53

12-03

$53

Today

$52

12-05

$53

12-06

$52

12-07

$58

12-08

$52

12-09

$52

The cheapest trip from Harrisburg to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $52

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 $52 to $102 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 $52 which is on 2025-12-06.