How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Wilmington start from R 139. The average price for this train route is around R 469. 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 Wilmington?

The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Wilmington is 21m, covering a distance of 40 km. The quickest train can get you there in 17m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Wilmington route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 40 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

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

The earliest train from Philadelphia to Wilmington departs at 04:15. And the latest train departs at 22:48.

Which is the best train operator from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

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 15 reviews.

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

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 Wilmington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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

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 Wilmington from R 104 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Wilmington on 20 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	18:51	30th Street Station	20m	19:11	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	16:10	30th Street Station	18m	16:28	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	16:10	30th Street Station	18m	16:28	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	16:15	30th Street Station	21m	16:36	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	16:15	30th Street Station	21m	16:36	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Wilmington on 21 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:57	30th Street Station	21m	05:18	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	09:14	30th Street Station	17m	09:31	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	04:20	30th Street Station	22m	04:42	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	08:10	30th Street Station	20m	08:30	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	04:20	30th Street Station	22m	04:42	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Wilmington on 22 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:20	30th Street Station	22m	04:42	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	10:13	30th Street Station	17m	10:30	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	04:20	30th Street Station	22m	04:42	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	10:13	30th Street Station	17m	10:30	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	04:57	30th Street Station	21m	05:18	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Wilmington on 23 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:57	30th Street Station	21m	05:18	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	14:14	30th Street Station	17m	14:31	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	04:45	30th Street Station	24m	05:09	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	07:39	30th Street Station	19m	07:58	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	04:45	30th Street Station	24m	05:09	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Wilmington on 25 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:45	30th Street Station	24m	05:09	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	14:14	30th Street Station	17m	14:31	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	04:45	30th Street Station	24m	05:09	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	07:39	30th Street Station	19m	07:58	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	04:57	30th Street Station	21m	05:18	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Wilmington on 26 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:45	30th Street Station	24m	05:09	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	14:14	30th Street Station	17m	14:31	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	04:45	30th Street Station	24m	05:09	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	07:39	30th Street Station	19m	07:58	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	04:57	30th Street Station	21m	05:18	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Wilmington on 27 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:57	30th Street Station	21m	05:18	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	14:14	30th Street Station	17m	14:31	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	04:45	30th Street Station	24m	05:09	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	07:39	30th Street Station	19m	07:58	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	04:45	30th Street Station	24m	05:09	Wilmington Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:49 AM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia 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 21 minutes and with fares starting at just R 139, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

40train per day

21mAverage duration

40 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 202 - R 617	Average duration50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 139 - R 3 351	Average duration21m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 773 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Amtrak provides a smooth and comfortable ride with pleasant staff. Customers appreciate the cleanliness, good customer service, and affordable prices. The trains are also known for being punctual.

Amtrak Philadelphia Wilmington recent customer reviews

Enjoyed the ride 😎 spoke with friendly people along the way, everyone was polite

Fred P.

1 July 2025

On time. Good customer service.

Nina T.

12 February 2023

Amtrak Acela

4.5/515 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

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 Wilmington, DE 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 Wilmington?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Wilmington start from R 139. The average price for this train route is around R 469. 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 Wilmington?
The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Wilmington is 21m, covering a distance of 40 km. The quickest train can get you there in 17m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Wilmington route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 40 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
The earliest train from Philadelphia to Wilmington departs at 04:15. And the latest train departs at 22:48.
Which is the best train operator from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
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 15 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
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 Wilmington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
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

18/03

R 537

19/03

R 295

Today

R 398

21/03

R 104

22/03

R 104

23/03

R 104

24/03

No data

25/03

R 104

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE was searched and found on 21 Mar 2026 with a price of R 104

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 Wilmington, DE as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 104 to R 8 510 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 104, which is on 2026-03-21.