How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Durham?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Durham start from R 1 105. The average price for this train route is around R 1 529. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Durham?

The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Durham is 10h 5m, covering a distance of 548 km. The quickest train can get you there in 9h 25m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Durham route?

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

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

The earliest train from Philadelphia to Durham departs at 04:20. And the latest train departs at 08:58.

Train Philadelphia to Durham from R 1 114 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Durham on 28 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	08:58	30th Street Station	10h 5m	19:03	Durham Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	08:58	30th Street Station	10h 5m	19:03	Durham Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Durham on 29 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	08:58	30th Street Station	10h 5m	19:03	Durham Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	08:58	30th Street Station	10h 5m	19:03	Durham Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Durham on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:20	30th Street Station	14h 43m	19:03	Durham Station	Cheapest
Train	08:58	30th Street Station	10h 5m	19:03	Durham Station	Fastest
Train	08:58	30th Street Station	10h 5m	19:03	Durham Station	No tags
Train	04:20	30th Street Station	14h 43m	19:03	Durham Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Durham on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:20	30th Street Station	14h 43m	19:03	Durham Station	Cheapest
Train	08:58	30th Street Station	10h 5m	19:03	Durham Station	Fastest
Train	08:58	30th Street Station	10h 5m	19:03	Durham Station	No tags
Train	04:20	30th Street Station	14h 43m	19:03	Durham Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Durham on 2 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	08:58	30th Street Station	10h 5m	19:03	Durham Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	08:58	30th Street Station	10h 5m	19:03	Durham Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Durham on 3 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	08:58	30th Street Station	10h 5m	19:03	Durham Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	08:58	30th Street Station	10h 5m	19:03	Durham Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to Durham

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 10 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 105, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

10h 5mAverage duration

548 kmDistance

50kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 813 - R 3 752	Average duration12h 20m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 105 - R 4 630	Average duration10h 5m	CO₂ emissions 50kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 751 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5751 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 105

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC, US by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Durham?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Durham start from R 1 105. The average price for this train route is around R 1 529. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Durham?
The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Durham is 10h 5m, covering a distance of 548 km. The quickest train can get you there in 9h 25m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Durham route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Durham?
The earliest train from Philadelphia to Durham departs at 04:20. And the latest train departs at 08:58.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

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26/01

R 1 818

Today

R 1 818

28/01

R 1 605

29/01

R 1 605

30/01

R 1 343

31/01

R 1 212

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R 1 212

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC, US was searched and found on 31 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 212

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 Durham, NC, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 212 to R 2 997 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Durham, NC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 212, which is on 2026-01-31.