How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Richmond?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Richmond start from R 527. The average price for this train route is around R 1 051. 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 Richmond?

The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Richmond is 5h 13m, covering a distance of 329 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 43m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Richmond route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 15 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

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

The earliest train from Philadelphia to Richmond departs at 04:20. And the latest train departs at 16:36.

Which is the best train operator from Philadelphia to Richmond?

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 14 reviews.

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

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

Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Philadelphia to Richmond?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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

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 Philadelphia to Richmond from R 490 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Richmond on 8 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	04:45	30th Street Station	4h 44m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	Train	07:30	30th Street Station	4h 41m	12:11	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	Train	04:45	30th Street Station	4h 44m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	16:10	30th Street Station	5h 11m	21:21	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	Train	07:30	30th Street Station	4h 41m	12:11	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Richmond on 9 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	04:45	30th Street Station	4h 44m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	Train	07:30	30th Street Station	4h 41m	12:11	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	Train	04:45	30th Street Station	4h 44m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	16:10	30th Street Station	5h 11m	21:21	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	Train	07:30	30th Street Station	4h 41m	12:11	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Richmond on 10 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	04:20	30th Street Station	4h 43m	09:03	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	Train	12:29	30th Street Station	4h 29m	16:58	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	Train	04:20	30th Street Station	4h 43m	09:03	Staples Mill Road	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:13	30th Street Station	5h 44m	15:57	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	Train	07:30	30th Street Station	4h 41m	12:11	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Richmond on 11 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	04:20	30th Street Station	4h 43m	09:03	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
	Train	14:45	30th Street Station	4h 33m	19:18	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
	Train	04:20	30th Street Station	4h 43m	09:03	Staples Mill Road	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:13	30th Street Station	5h 44m	15:57	Staples Mill Road	No tags
	Train	07:30	30th Street Station	4h 41m	12:11	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Richmond on 12 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:45	30th Street Station	4h 44m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	CheapestFastest
Train	04:45	30th Street Station	4h 44m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Train	07:32	30th Street Station	6h 31m	14:03	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Train	07:32	30th Street Station	6h 31m	14:03	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Train	08:58	30th Street Station	5h 31m	14:29	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Richmond on 13 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:01	30th Street Station	4h 46m	16:47	Staples Mill Road	Cheapest
Train	04:45	30th Street Station	4h 44m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	Fastest
Train	04:45	30th Street Station	4h 44m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Train	07:32	30th Street Station	6h 31m	14:03	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Train	07:32	30th Street Station	6h 31m	14:03	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Richmond on 14 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:45	30th Street Station	4h 44m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	CheapestFastest
Train	04:45	30th Street Station	4h 44m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Train	07:32	30th Street Station	6h 31m	14:03	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Train	07:32	30th Street Station	6h 31m	14:03	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Train	08:58	30th Street Station	5h 31m	14:29	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Richmond on 15 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:45	30th Street Station	4h 44m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	CheapestFastest
Train	04:45	30th Street Station	4h 44m	09:29	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Train	07:32	30th Street Station	6h 31m	14:03	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Train	07:32	30th Street Station	6h 31m	14:03	Staples Mill Road	No tags
Train	08:58	30th Street Station	5h 31m	14:29	Staples Mill Road	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:24 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to Richmond

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 6 hours and with fares starting at just R 624, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

26bus per day

6hAverage duration

335 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 624 - R 2 365	Average duration6h	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 527 - R 6 550	Average duration5h 13m	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5715 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 Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 527

Amtrak Philadelphia Richmond recent customer reviews

A/C was out in Business class Mentally ill woman sat in Business Class & cursed & carried on til she fell asleep Delayed an hr waiting for police

Melissa K.

13 June 2025

Your staff was outstanding.

Timothy R.

12 February 2025

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi4

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA, 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 Richmond?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Richmond start from R 527. The average price for this train route is around R 1 051. 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 Richmond?
The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Richmond is 5h 13m, covering a distance of 329 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 43m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Richmond route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 15 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Richmond?
The earliest train from Philadelphia to Richmond departs at 04:20. And the latest train departs at 16:36.
Which is the best train operator from Philadelphia to Richmond?
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 14 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Richmond?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Philadelphia to Richmond?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Philadelphia to Richmond?
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

05/01

R 1 232

06/01

R 996

Today

R 1 772

08/01

R 1 232

09/01

R 1 232

10/01

R 490

11/01

R 490

12/01

R 490

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on 10 Jan 2026 with a price of R 490

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 Richmond, VA, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 490 to R 7 119 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 490, which is on 2026-01-10.