Trains tickets from Richmond (VA), US to Philadelphia (PA)

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TodayApr 25
from $119
TomorrowApr 26
from $119
SunApr 27
from $102
MonApr 28
from $59
TueApr 29
from $56
WedApr 30
from $59
ThuMay 1
from $73
FriMay 2
from $73

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Richmond to Philadelphia: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$62
Average train trip duration5h 3m
Number of daily trains16
Earliest train departure4:52am
Distance206 miles (332 km)
Latest train departure5:35pm

Richmond 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
04/23
$73
04/24
$102
Today
$119
04/26
$119
04/27
$102
04/28
$59
04/29
$56
04/30
$59
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond to Philadelphia was searched and found on Apr 29, 2025 with a price of $56

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

You can expect to pay from $56 to $403 for a train ticket from Richmond to Philadelphia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $56 which is on 2025-04-29.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Richmond and Philadelphia is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Philadelphia.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Philadelphia, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Richmond 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.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Richmond to Philadelphia while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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

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.

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.

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