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Philadelphia Museum of Art
World-class art museum famous for major collections and the Rocky Steps. A top cultural stop with strong city views.
Cheapest price on Aug 30
CHF20
Average ticket price on Aug 30
CHF160
Fastest journey on Aug 30
2 h 12 m
Average journey duration on Aug 30
2 h 19 m
Trains on Aug 30
61
Distance
208 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Fairfield, 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 Fairfield, CT to Philadelphia, PA will cost around CHF160 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF20.
On Sun, Aug 30, we found 61 trains from Fairfield, CT to Philadelphia, PA, including 49 direct services.
On Sun, Aug 30 the direct trains cover the 208 km distance in an average of 2 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 12 m .
On Sun, Aug 30 the slowest trains will take 2 h 31 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.
169 Northeast Regional
143 Northeast Regional
67 Northeast Regional
67 Northeast Regional
157 Northeast Regional
2259 NextGen Acela
2267 Acela
2255 NextGen Acela
2265 NextGen Acela
195 Northeast RegionalOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fairfield, CT to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 31m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF51, while a flight costs an average of CHF680.
Distance: 129 miles (208 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
CHF158 Average price | CHF680 Average price | CHF51 Average price Cheapest | CHF40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Fairfield, CT to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is CHF108 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fairfield, CT to Philadelphia, PA costing on average CHF158.
A bus is CHF629 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fairfield, CT to Philadelphia, PA costing on average CHF680.
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 57m.
Bus takes on average 4h 37m.
Tickets start at around CHF158 compared to roughly CHF40 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF-118.75. The journey takes 3h 1m versus 2h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Fairfield, CT to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Saturday, August 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
161 Northeast Regional | 12:55 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h37 | 3:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
87 Northeast Regional | 12:56 PM Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT | 3h35 | 4:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
87 Northeast Regional | 1:23 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 3h08 | 4:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2265 NextGen Acela | 1:27 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 3h05 | 4:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
163 Northeast Regional | 2:06 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 3h26 | 5:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2265 NextGen Acela | 2:12 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h20 | 4:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
163 Northeast Regional | 2:28 PM Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT | 3h04 | 5:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
163 Northeast Regional | 2:55 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h37 | 5:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2267 Acela | 3:10 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 3h01 | 6:11 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2267 Acela | 3:55 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h16 | 6:11 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
135 Northeast Regional | 4:04 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 3h28 | 7:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
135 Northeast Regional | 4:26 PM Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT | 3h06 | 7:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
57 Vermonter · 671 Keystone Service | 4:34 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 4h41 | 9:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
57 Vermonter | 4:34 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 3h49 | 8:23 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
135 Northeast Regional | 4:55 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h37 | 7:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
57 Vermonter · 671 Keystone Service | 4:57 PM Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT | 4h18 | 9:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
57 Vermonter | 4:57 PM Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT | 3h26 | 8:23 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
57 Vermonter · 671 Keystone Service | 5:25 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 3h50 | 9:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
57 Vermonter | 5:25 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h58 | 8:23 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
165 Northeast Regional | 5:35 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 4h00 | 9:35 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2271 Acela | 5:50 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 3h17 | 9:07 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
165 Northeast Regional | 5:57 PM Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT | 3h38 | 9:35 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
165 Northeast Regional | 6:25 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 3h10 | 9:35 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2271 Acela | 6:36 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h31 | 9:07 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
167 Northeast Regional | 7:21 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 3h30 | 10:51 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
167 Northeast Regional | 7:43 PM Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT | 3h08 | 10:51 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
167 Northeast Regional | 8:10 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h41 | 10:51 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
65 Northeast Regional | 9:10 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 3h41 | 12:51 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
65 Northeast Regional · 51 Cardinal | 9:10 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 10h52 | 8:02 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
65 Northeast Regional | 9:27 PM Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT | 3h24 | 12:51 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
65 Northeast Regional · 51 Cardinal | 9:27 PM Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT | 10h35 | 8:02 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
65 Northeast Regional | 9:55 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h56 | 12:51 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
65 Northeast Regional · 51 Cardinal | 9:55 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 10h07 | 8:02 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
169 Northeast Regional | 10:20 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 3h25 | 1:45 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
169 Northeast Regional | 10:41 PM Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT | 3h04 | 1:45 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
169 Northeast Regional | 11:08 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h37 | 1:45 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, August 30 | |||||
143 Northeast Regional | 7:35 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 3h42 | 11:17 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
143 Northeast Regional | 7:56 AM Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT | 3h21 | 11:17 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
143 Northeast Regional | 8:25 AM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h52 | 11:17 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
195 Northeast Regional | 9:06 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 3h20 | 12:26 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
195 Northeast Regional · 145 Northeast Regional | 9:06 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 5h12 | 2:18 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
195 Northeast Regional · 145 Northeast Regional | 9:28 AM Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT | 4h50 | 2:18 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
195 Northeast Regional | 9:28 AM Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT | 2h58 | 12:26 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2255 NextGen Acela | 9:31 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 3h03 | 12:34 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
157 Northeast Regional · 19 Crescent | 9:34 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 5h57 | 3:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
157 Northeast Regional | 9:34 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 3h56 | 1:30 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
195 Northeast Regional | 9:55 AM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h31 | 12:26 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
195 Northeast Regional · 145 Northeast Regional | 9:55 AM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 4h23 | 2:18 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
157 Northeast Regional | 9:56 AM Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT | 3h34 | 1:30 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
157 Northeast Regional · 19 Crescent | 9:56 AM Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT | 5h35 | 3:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
2255 NextGen Acela | 10:18 AM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h16 | 12:34 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
157 Northeast Regional · 19 Crescent | 10:25 AM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 5h06 | 3:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
157 Northeast Regional | 10:25 AM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 3h05 | 1:30 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
99 Northeast Regional · 19 Crescent | 11:05 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 4h26 | 3:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
99 Northeast Regional | 11:05 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 3h36 | 2:41 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
99 Northeast Regional | 11:27 AM Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT | 3h14 | 2:41 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
99 Northeast Regional · 19 Crescent | 11:27 AM Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT | 4h04 | 3:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
2259 NextGen Acela | 11:31 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 3h00 | 2:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
99 Northeast Regional · 19 Crescent | 11:55 AM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 3h36 | 3:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
99 Northeast Regional | 11:55 AM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h46 | 2:41 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
161 Northeast Regional | 12:06 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 3h26 | 3:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2259 NextGen Acela | 12:19 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h12 | 2:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
161 Northeast Regional | 12:28 PM Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT | 3h04 | 3:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
87 Northeast Regional | 12:33 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 3h58 | 4:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Fairfield, CT to Philadelphia, PA run on average 55 times per day, taking around 3h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at CHF15 if you book in advance.
There are 47 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 23:08. The fastest train covers the 129 miles (208 km) distance in 2h 6m.
Distance 129 miles (208 km) |
Average train duration 3h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF15 |
Trains per day 55 |
Direct trains 47 |
Fastest train 2h 6m |
First train 12:33 AM |
Last train 11:08 PM |
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Discover the best of Philadelphia, PA — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Philadelphia, PA trip today.
World-class art museum famous for major collections and the Rocky Steps. A top cultural stop with strong city views.
Hands-on science museum for all ages, known for interactive exhibits and the giant walk-through heart near the Parkway.
Celebrated collection of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and modern works in an intimate gallery setting on the Parkway.
Historic district packed with foundational sites, cobblestone streets, and museums. The best base for first-time visitors.
Beloved park atop a hill with skyline views, trails, and the Rocky Steps approach. Great for walking and photography.
Walkable district of rowhouses, boutiques, and small parks. A classic local neighborhood for architecture and relaxed city strolling.
A long roll packed with thin-sliced beef and melted cheese, often with fried onions. It is Philadelphia's signature street and comfort food.
A soft pretzel with a distinct figure-eight twist and chewy texture. Sold by street vendors and bakeries, it is a classic Philadelphia snack.
A roast pork sandwich with garlicky pork, sharp provolone, and broccoli rabe. Many locals consider it the city's best traditional sandwich.
Acclaimed fine dining restaurant by Chef Marc Vetri, known for refined Italian tasting menus and one of Philadelphia's top culinary experiences.
Historic roast pork and cheesesteak shop in South Philadelphia, known for hearty sandwiches and a no-frills local atmosphere.
Beloved local chain specializing in water ice and frozen custard. It is a go-to stop for a classic Philadelphia summer dessert.
Moderate for a major US city. Hotels can be pricey in Center City, but dining and transit are often cheaper than New York or Washington.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, 15-20% for taxis, and $1-2 per drink or cafe order if service is provided.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fairfield, 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.

Most Fairfield, CT to Philadelphia, PA trains use the Stamford Station to 30th Street Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Fairfield, CT and Philadelphia, PA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
30th Street Station is 1 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
30th Street Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Bridgewater's Pub, The Porch at 30th Street Station
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at 30th Street Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at 30th Street Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at 30th Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at 30th Street Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at 30th Street Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel, Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel, The Study at University City.
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