The cheapest and fastest trains from Philadelphia, PA to Hanover, MD
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$196
Fastest journey
1 h 17 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Trains per day
29
Distance
158 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Hanover, MD is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Hanover, MD will cost around $196 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 29 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for Hanover, MD on Sun, Jun 21, 29 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 158 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 17 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 24 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.
65 Northeast Regional4:20 AM1h3130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA5:51 AMBWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD$71One-way0 transfers
151 Northeast Regional4:57 AM1h2730th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA6:24 AMBWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD$191One-way0 transfers
79 Carolinian8:58 AM1h3230th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA10:30 AMBWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD$561One-way0 transfers
117 Northeast Regional6:46 AM1h2430th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA8:10 AMBWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD$561One-way0 transfers
139 Northeast Regional10:48 PM1h2730th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA12:15 AMBWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD$1011One-way0 transfers
2205 NextGen Acela10:13 AM1h1730th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA11:30 AMBWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD$2571One-way0 transfers
2207 NextGen Acela11:16 AM1h1830th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA12:34 PMBWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD$3971One-way0 transfers
2265 NextGen Acela2:42 PM1h2030th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA4:02 PMBWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD$3211One-way0 transfers
2257 Acela7:20 PM1h2130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA8:41 PMBWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD$3211One-way0 transfers
2259 Acela9:36 PM1h2430th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA11:00 PMBWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD$1731One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Hanover, MD
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Hanover, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a flight costs an average of $287.
Distance: 98 miles (158 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $409 Average price | $28 Average price |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Hanover, MD:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Philadelphia, PA to Hanover, MD costing on average $28 (€23).
A train is $396 (€324) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Hanover, MD costing on average $409 (€335).
Other travel options to Hanover, MD take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 8m.
Flight takes on average 3h 59m.
Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to Hanover, MD train times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Hanover, MD trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
65 Northeast Regional | 4:20 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h31 | 5:51 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
151 Northeast Regional | 4:57 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h27 | 6:24 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
109 Northeast Regional | 7:06 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h28 | 8:34 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
89 Palmetto | 7:32 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h31 | 9:03 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2201 NextGen Acela | 8:11 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h23 | 9:34 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
79 Carolinian | 8:58 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h32 | 10:30 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2203 NextGen Acela | 9:14 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h23 | 10:37 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
101 Northeast Regional | 9:17 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h28 | 10:45 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
153 Northeast Regional | 9:33 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h26 | 10:59 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2205 Acela | 10:13 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h17 | 11:30 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
103 Northeast Regional | 10:20 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h29 | 11:49 AM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
155 Northeast Regional | 10:38 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h27 | 12:05 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2249 NextGen Acela | 11:20 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h22 | 12:42 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
143 Northeast Regional | 11:22 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h32 | 12:54 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
127 Northeast Regional | 11:37 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h32 | 1:09 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
195 Northeast Regional | 12:29 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h29 | 1:58 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
147 Northeast Regional | 2:22 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h29 | 3:51 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
99 Northeast Regional | 2:45 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h26 | 4:11 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
161 Northeast Regional | 3:35 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h27 | 5:02 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
19 Crescent | 3:38 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h34 | 5:12 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
87 Northeast Regional | 4:34 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h25 | 5:59 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
163 Northeast Regional | 5:35 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h27 | 7:02 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2255 NextGen Acela | 6:13 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h25 | 7:38 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
159 Northeast Regional | 6:33 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h33 | 8:06 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
135 Northeast Regional | 7:35 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h34 | 9:09 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
107 Northeast Regional | 7:56 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h29 | 9:25 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
57 Vermonter | 8:26 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h31 | 9:57 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
2259 Acela | 9:36 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h24 | 11:00 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
165 Northeast Regional | 9:38 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h27 | 11:05 PM BWI Airport Rail Station, Hanover, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to Hanover, MD
Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Hanover, MD run on average 25 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 25 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 22:48. The fastest train covers the 98 miles (158 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 98 miles (158 km) |
Average train duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 25 |
Fastest train 1h 20m |
First train 4:20 AM |
Last train 10:48 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 2 days |
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FAQs: Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Hanover, MD
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Hanover, MD 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 Hanover, MD, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Philadelphia, PA to Hanover, MD
Most Philadelphia, PA to Hanover, MD trains use the 30th Street Station to BWI Airport Rail Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Philadelphia, PA and Hanover, MD train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Philadelphia, PA station do trains to Hanover, MD leave from?
Getting to 30th Street Station from Philadelphia city centre
30th Street Station is 1 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
30th Street Station train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Bridgewater's Pub, The Porch at 30th Street Station
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at 30th Street Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at 30th Street Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at 30th Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at 30th Street Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at 30th Street Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel, Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel, The Study at University City.
Which Hanover, MD station do trains from Philadelphia, PA arrive at?
Getting to BWI Airport Rail Station from Hanover city centre
BWI Airport Rail Station is 2 km from Hanover city centre. Public transport options include:
BWI Airport Rail Station train station facilities and services
BWI Airport Rail Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Chili's Grill & Bar, Silver Diner
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at BWI Airport Rail Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at BWI Airport Rail Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at BWI Airport Rail Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at BWI Airport Rail Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at BWI Airport Rail Station: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Baltimore, Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport, Marriott BWI Airport.
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