The cheapest and fastest trains from Hartford, CT to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
$54
Average price
$156
Fastest journey
4 h 37 m
Average duration
4 h 52 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
290 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hartford, 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 Hartford, CT to Philadelphia, PA will cost around $156 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
Of the 10 trains that leave Hartford, CT for Philadelphia, PA on Thu, Feb 26, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Feb 26 the direct trains cover the 290 km distance in an average of 4 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 37 m .
On Thu, Feb 26 the slowest trains will take 5 h 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.
471 Valley Flyer · 99 Northeast Regional
143 Northeast Regional
147 Northeast Regional
495 Amtrak Hartford Line · 195 Northeast Regional
473 Amtrak Hartford Line · 163 Northeast Regional
479 Amtrak Hartford Line · 67 Northeast Regional
495 Amtrak Hartford Line · 195 Northeast Regional
473 Amtrak Hartford Line · 163 Northeast Regional
57 Vermonter
143 Northeast RegionalTravel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Hartford, CT to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hartford, CT to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a flight costs an average of $185.
Distance: 180 miles (290 km)
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$90 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $432 Average price |
5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Hartford, CT to Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Hartford, CT to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Wednesday, February 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets | |
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143 Northeast Regional | 11:24 AM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 5h00 | 4:24 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
495 Amtrak Hartford Line · 195 Northeast Regional | 12:39 PM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 4h52 | 5:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | ||
147 Northeast Regional | 2:06 PM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 5h09 | 7:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
471 Valley Flyer · 99 Northeast Regional | 2:29 PM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 5h12 | 7:41 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | ||
473 Amtrak Hartford Line · 163 Northeast Regional | 5:39 PM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 4h53 | 10:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | ||
57 Vermonter | 8:27 PM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 4h56 | 1:23 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
475 Amtrak Hartford Line · 165 Northeast Regional | 9:29 PM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 5h06 | 2:35 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | ||
| Thursday, February 26 | ||||||
417 Amtrak Hartford Line · 67 Northeast Regional | 12:15 AM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 5h36 | 5:51 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | ||
![]() | 12:15 AM Hartford, CT | 4h30 | 4:45 AM Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
479 Amtrak Hartford Line · 67 Northeast Regional | 1:14 AM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 4h37 | 5:51 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | ||
![]() | 1:14 AM Hartford, CT | 5h25 | 6:39 AM Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hartford, CT to Philadelphia, PA
Trains from Hartford, CT to Philadelphia, PA run on average 10 times per day, taking around 4h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $43 (€34) but you can travel from only $35 (€28) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:26, the last at 20:18. The fastest train covers the 180 miles (290 km) distance in 4h 27m.
Distance 180 miles (290 km) |
Average train duration 4h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€34) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 27m |
First train 00:26 |
Last train 20:18 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Hartford, CT to Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Hartford, CT and Philadelphia, PA from $35 (€28). 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 Hartford, CT to Philadelphia, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hartford, 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 Hartford, CT to Philadelphia, PA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available with multiple access points around the station.
- Salute
- Max Downtown
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- The Goodwin Hotel
- Hilton Hartford
- Marriott Hartford Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- 4 places, covered
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and CTrail services
- Hall 2: bus connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- CTfastrak
- Local bus services
- 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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