The cheapest and fastest trains from Danbury, CT to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
$127
Average price
$251
Fastest journey
2 h 6 m
Average duration
2 h 11 m
Trains per day
34
Distance
216 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Danbury, CT to Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Danbury, CT to Philadelphia, PA will cost around $251 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $127.
Of the 34 trains that leave Danbury, CT for Philadelphia, PA on Thu, May 14, 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 14 the direct trains cover the 216 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 6 m .
On Thu, May 14 the slowest trains will take 2 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
179 Northeast Regional11:00 PM2h42Stamford Station, Stamford, CT1:42 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1271One-way0 transfers
177 Northeast Regional9:04 PM2h44Stamford Station, Stamford, CT11:48 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1271One-way0 transfers
93 Northeast Regional12:53 PM2h31Stamford Station, Stamford, CT3:24 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1611One-way0 transfers
67 Northeast Regional9:55 PM2h59Stamford Station, Stamford, CT12:54 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1611One-way0 transfers
171 Northeast Regional11:27 AM2h48Stamford Station, Stamford, CT2:15 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1611One-way0 transfers
2167 Acela4:01 PM2h06Stamford Station, Stamford, CT6:07 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$4431One-way0 transfers
2159 NextGen Acela12:01 PM2h11Stamford Station, Stamford, CT2:12 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$3551One-way0 transfers
2155 NextGen Acela10:06 AM2h12Stamford Station, Stamford, CT12:18 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$3551One-way0 transfers
2163 Acela1:59 PM2h13Stamford Station, Stamford, CT4:12 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$4431One-way0 transfers
2171 Acela6:14 PM2h15Stamford Station, Stamford, CT8:29 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$4431One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Danbury, CT to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Danbury, CT to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $238.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price Cheapest | $506 Average price | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Danbury, CT to Philadelphia, PA:
A train is $457 (€367) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Danbury, CT to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $506 (€406).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 52m.
The journey is about 20m faster (2h 29m by train vs 2h 49m by car) and roughly $10 (€8) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($49 (€39) vs $59 (€47)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Amtrak, Amtrak.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Danbury, CT to Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Danbury, CT to Philadelphia, PA trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
141 Northeast Regional | 6:32 AM Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT | 3h15 | 9:47 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
141 Northeast Regional | 7:04 AM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h43 | 9:47 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2151 NextGen Acela | 7:53 AM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h15 | 10:08 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
95 Northeast Regional | 9:30 AM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h26 | 11:56 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
125 Northeast Regional | 9:57 AM Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT | 3h03 | 1:00 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2155 NextGen Acela | 10:06 AM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h12 | 12:18 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
125 Northeast Regional | 10:25 AM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h35 | 1:00 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 11:00 AM Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT | 3h15 | 2:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
171 Northeast Regional · 97 Silver Meteor | 11:00 AM Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT | 5h05 | 4:05 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
171 Northeast Regional | 11:27 AM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h48 | 2:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
171 Northeast Regional · 97 Silver Meteor | 11:27 AM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 4h38 | 4:05 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
2159 NextGen Acela | 12:01 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h11 | 2:12 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2159 NextGen Acela+ 97 Silver Meteor | 12:01 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 4h04 | 4:05 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
2159 NextGen Acela+ 19 Crescent | 12:01 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 3h30 | 3:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
93 Northeast Regional | 12:22 PM Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT | 3h02 | 3:24 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
93 Northeast Regional | 12:53 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h31 | 3:24 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 1:04 PM Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT | 3h28 | 4:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 1:31 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 3h01 | 4:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2163 Acela | 1:59 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h13 | 4:12 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
173 Northeast Regional | 2:30 PM Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT | 2h59 | 5:29 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
173 Northeast Regional | 3:01 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h28 | 5:29 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Danbury, CT to Philadelphia, PA
Trains from Danbury, CT to Philadelphia, PA run on average 31 times per day, taking around 2h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€23) if you book in advance.
There are 26 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 23:08. The fastest train covers the 134 miles (216 km) distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 134 miles (216 km) |
Average train duration 2h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€23) |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 26 |
Fastest train 2h 35m |
First train 12:33 AM |
Last train 11:08 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 2 days |
Train companies: Amtrak, Metro-North Railroad (MNR) from Danbury, CT to Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak, Metro-North Railroad (MNR) trains will get you between Danbury, CT and Philadelphia, PA from $29 (€23). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Danbury, CT to Philadelphia, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Danbury, CT to Philadelphia, PA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Philadelphia, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Danbury, CT to Philadelphia, PA
- 5:15 AM - 10:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via 30th Street and Market Street.
- Bridgewater's Pub
- The Porch at 30th Street Station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
- Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
- The Study at University City
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Main Hall: entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Upper Level: Amtrak platforms
- Lower Level: SEPTA Regional Rail platforms
- SEPTA: Market-Frankford Line
- Trolley: Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36
- Bus: Several lines available
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