Trains tickets from Philadelphia (PA) to Wilmington (DE)

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SatApr 26
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SunApr 27
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MonApr 28
TueApr 29
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WedApr 30
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ThuMay 1
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Wilmington
    Destination location: Wilmington Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Wilmington
    Destination location: Wilmington Station
    Operated by: Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Wilmington
    Destination location: Wilmington Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Wilmington
    Destination location: Wilmington Station
    Operated by: Amtrak AcelaAmtrak Acela
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Wilmington
    Destination location: Wilmington Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Philadelphia to Wilmington: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$28
Average train trip duration25m
Number of daily trains36
Earliest train departure4:20am
Distance25 miles (40 km)
Latest train departure10:48pm

Philadelphia to Wilmington Train

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

Best price found
04/22
$6
04/23
$17
Today
$18
04/25
$6
04/26
$11
04/27
$11
04/28
$6
04/29
$6
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia to Wilmington was searched and found on Apr 22, 2025 with a price of $6

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

You can expect to pay from $6 to $311 for a train ticket from Philadelphia to Wilmington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-04-25.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Philadelphia to Wilmington is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Wilmington, 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.

By choosing the train between Philadelphia and Wilmington, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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Did you know?

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

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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