Trains tickets from Durham (NC), US to Philadelphia (PA)

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ThuMay 1
from $108
FriMay 2
from $153
SatMay 3
from $108
SunMay 4
from $153
MonMay 5
TueMay 6
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Durham
    Departure location: Durham Station
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Durham
    Departure location: Durham Station
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Durham to Philadelphia.

Bus
Average Price$56 - $227Average Duration12h 50m
14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$82 - $290Average Duration9h 33m
50kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Durham to Philadelphia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 9 hours 33 minutes and with fares starting at just $82, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
9h 33mAverage Duration
$82Cheapest ticket
50kgCO₂ emissions

Train Durham to Philadelphia: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$100
Average train trip duration9h 33m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure9:22am
Distance340 miles (548 km)
Latest train departure9:27am

Durham to Philadelphia Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
04/27
$176
04/28
$108
Today
$98
04/30
$98
05/01
$108
05/02
$153
05/03
$108
05/04
$153
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Durham to Philadelphia was searched and found on Apr 29, 2025 with a price of $98

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

You can expect to pay from $98 to $285 for a train ticket from Durham to Philadelphia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $98 which is on 2025-04-30.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Philadelphia, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Durham and Philadelphia compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Durham to Philadelphia, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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Train from Philadelphia to Durham

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