How much is the train ticket from Harrisburg to Wilmington?

The cheapest train tickets from Harrisburg to Wilmington start at $66. The average price for this train route is around $112. 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 Wilmington?

The average train trip from Harrisburg to Wilmington takes 2h 58m and covers 128 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2h 13m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Harrisburg to Wilmington route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 20 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Harrisburg to Wilmington departs at 5:00am. The latest train departs at 7:05pm.

Train Harrisburg to Wilmington from $62 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Harrisburg to Wilmington on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:20pm	Harrisburg, PA	2h 51m	7:11pm	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	5:30pm	Harrisburg, PA	2h 42m	8:12pm	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	4:20pm	Harrisburg, PA	2h 51m	7:11pm	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	5:30pm	Harrisburg, PA	2h 42m	8:12pm	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	6:46pm	Harrisburg, PA	2h 44m	9:30pm	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures for Harrisburg to Wilmington on December 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	5:00am	Harrisburg, PA	2h 31m	7:31am	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
	Train	10:08am	Harrisburg, PA	2h 13m	12:21pm	Wilmington Station	Fastest
	Train	5:00am	Harrisburg, PA	2h 31m	7:31am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	5:00am	Harrisburg, PA	2h 58m	7:58am	Wilmington Station	No tags
	Train	5:00am	Harrisburg, PA	2h 49m	7:49am	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures for Harrisburg to Wilmington on December 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	5:05pm	Harrisburg, PA	2h 48m	7:53pm	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
	Train	8:30am	Harrisburg, PA	2h 28m	10:58am	Wilmington Station	Fastest
	Train	7:20am	Harrisburg, PA	2h 33m	9:53am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	7:20am	Harrisburg, PA	3h 10m	10:30am	Wilmington Station	No tags
	Train	7:20am	Harrisburg, PA	2h 33m	9:53am	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures for Harrisburg to Wilmington on December 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	7:20am	Harrisburg, PA	2h 33m	9:53am	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	5:05pm	Harrisburg, PA	2h 32m	7:37pm	Wilmington Station	Fastest
	Train	7:20am	Harrisburg, PA	2h 33m	9:53am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	7:20am	Harrisburg, PA	3h 10m	10:30am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	7:20am	Harrisburg, PA	3h 10m	10:30am	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures for Harrisburg to Wilmington on December 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	5:30pm	Harrisburg, PA	2h 42m	8:12pm	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
	Train	10:08am	Harrisburg, PA	2h 13m	12:21pm	Wilmington Station	Fastest
	Train	5:00am	Harrisburg, PA	2h 31m	7:31am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	5:00am	Harrisburg, PA	2h 58m	7:58am	Wilmington Station	No tags
	Train	5:00am	Harrisburg, PA	2h 31m	7:31am	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures for Harrisburg to Wilmington on December 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	5:30pm	Harrisburg, PA	2h 42m	8:12pm	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
	Train	10:08am	Harrisburg, PA	2h 13m	12:21pm	Wilmington Station	Fastest
	Train	5:00am	Harrisburg, PA	2h 31m	7:31am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	5:00am	Harrisburg, PA	2h 58m	7:58am	Wilmington Station	No tags
	Train	5:00am	Harrisburg, PA	2h 31m	7:31am	Wilmington Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Harrisburg to Wilmington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 2 hours 58 minutes, and with fares starting at just $66, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20train per day

2h 58mAverage Duration

128 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$56 - $188	Average Duration4h 35m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$66 - $834	Average Duration2h 58m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,623 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5623 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $66

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 Wilmington, DE 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 Wilmington?
The cheapest train tickets from Harrisburg to Wilmington start at $66. The average price for this train route is around $112. 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 Wilmington?
The average train trip from Harrisburg to Wilmington takes 2h 58m and covers 128 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2h 13m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Harrisburg to Wilmington route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 20 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Harrisburg to Wilmington?
The earliest train from Harrisburg to Wilmington departs at 5:00am. The latest train departs at 7:05pm.

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

$69

12-03

$78

Today

$79

12-05

$89

12-06

$82

12-07

$122

12-08

No data

12-09

$62

The cheapest trip from Harrisburg to Wilmington, DE was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $62

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

You can expect to pay from $62 to $800 for a train ticket from Harrisburg to Wilmington, DE based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $62 which is on 2025-12-09.