The cheapest and fastest trains from Norwalk, CT to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 19 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
197 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Norwalk, 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 Norwalk, CT to Philadelphia, PA will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 2 trains that leave Norwalk, CT for Philadelphia, PA on Wed, May 27, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct trains cover the 197 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 15 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest trains will take 2 h 22 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.
3:17 AM2h22Norwalk, CT5:39 AMPhiladelphia, PA$281One-way0 transfers
4:30 AM2h15Norwalk, CT6:45 AMPhiladelphia, PA$461One-way0 transfers
4:30 AM2h15Norwalk, CT6:45 AMPhiladelphia, PA$461One-way0 transfers
3:17 AM2h22Norwalk, CT5:39 AMPhiladelphia, PA$281One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Norwalk, CT to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norwalk, CT to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $379.
Distance: 122 miles (197 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$51 Average price | $680 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 28m Average total duration 9h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Norwalk, CT to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwalk, CT to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $51 (€41).
A bus is $639 (€515) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norwalk, CT to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $680 (€549).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 2m.
Flight takes on average 9h 28m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (2h 41m by train vs 2h 42m by car). Tickets start at around $51 (€41) compared to roughly $28 (€23) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Amtrak.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Norwalk, CT to Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Norwalk, CT to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
149 Northeast Regional | 3:10 PM Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT | 3h22 | 6:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
149 Northeast Regional | 3:35 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h57 | 6:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2255 Acela | 3:55 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h16 | 6:11 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
149 Northeast Regional | 4:00 PM New Rochelle Station, New Rochelle, NY | 2h32 | 6:32 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 | |
135 Northeast Regional | 4:55 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h37 | 7:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | 4:57 PM Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT | 4h19 | 9:16 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
2257 Acela | 5:02 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h16 | 7:18 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
135 Northeast Regional | 5:17 PM New Rochelle Station, New Rochelle, NY | 2h15 | 7:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
57 Vermonter · 671 Keystone Service | 5:25 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 3h51 | 9:16 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 | 5:57 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 | |
165 Northeast Regional | 6:48 PM New Rochelle Station, New Rochelle, NY | 2h47 | 9:35 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2259 Acela | 7:19 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h16 | 9:35 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
139 Northeast Regional | 7:43 PM Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT | 3h02 | 10:45 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
139 Northeast Regional | 8:10 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h35 | 10:45 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
139 Northeast Regional | 8:31 PM New Rochelle Station, New Rochelle, NY | 2h14 | 10:45 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
67 Northeast Regional | 9:27 PM Bridgeport Station, Bridgeport, CT | 3h24 | 12:51 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
67 Northeast Regional | 9:55 PM Stamford Station, Stamford, CT | 2h56 | 12:51 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
67 Northeast Regional | 10:16 PM New Rochelle Station, New Rochelle, NY | 2h35 | 12:51 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 | |
| Tuesday, May 26 | |||||
![]() | 3:17 AM Norwalk, CT | 2h22 | 5:39 AM Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
169 Northeast Regional | 11:30 PM New Rochelle Station, New Rochelle, NY | 2h15 | 1:45 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, May 26 | |||||
![]() | 4:30 AM Norwalk, CT | 2h15 | 6:45 AM Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Norwalk, CT to Philadelphia, PA
Trains from Norwalk, CT to Philadelphia, PA run on average 40 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€22) if you book in advance.
There are 35 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 122 miles (197 km) distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 122 miles (197 km) |
Average train duration 2h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€22) |
Trains per day 40 |
Direct trains 35 |
Fastest train 2h 15m |
First train 12:33 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Train companies: Amtrak, Metro-North Railroad (MNR) from Norwalk, CT to Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak, Metro-North Railroad (MNR) trains will get you between Norwalk, CT and Philadelphia, PA from $28 (€22). 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 Norwalk, CT to Philadelphia, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Norwalk, 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 Norwalk, 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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