The cheapest and fastest trains from Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT
Cheapest price
$154
Average price
$267
Fastest journey
4 h 26 m
Average duration
4 h 48 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
290 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT 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 Hartford, CT will cost around $267 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $154.
Of the 7 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for Hartford, CT on Wed, Nov 26, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 26 the direct trains cover the 290 km distance in an average of 4 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 26 m .
On Wed, Nov 26 the slowest trains will take 5 h 6 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.
178 Northeast Regional · 478 Amtrak Hartford Line
136 Northeast Regional
652 Keystone Service · 178 Northeast Regional · 478 Amtrak Hartford Line
148 Northeast Regional
66 Northeast Regional · 490 Amtrak Hartford Line
190 Northeast Regional · 490 Amtrak Hartford Line
178 Northeast Regional · 478 Amtrak Hartford Line
148 Northeast Regional
136 Northeast Regional
654 Keystone Service · 136 Northeast RegionalTravel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, and a flight costs an average of €73.
Distance: 180 miles (290 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€74 Average price | €40 Average price Cheapest | €283 Average price |
4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 56m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT train times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT trains for today, Tuesday, November 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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148 Northeast Regional | 9:55 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h53 | 2:48 AM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
652 Keystone Service · 178 Northeast Regional · 478 Amtrak Hartford Line | 10:18 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h20 | 3:38 AM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 2 transfers | |
178 Northeast Regional · 478 Amtrak Hartford Line | 10:59 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h39 | 3:38 AM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 1 transfer | |
654 Keystone Service · 136 Northeast Regional | 11:50 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h06 | 4:56 AM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, November 26 | |||||
136 Northeast Regional | 12:01 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h55 | 4:56 AM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
66 Northeast Regional · 490 Amtrak Hartford Line | 8:25 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 6h59 | 3:24 PM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 1 transfer | |
190 Northeast Regional · 490 Amtrak Hartford Line | 10:58 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h26 | 3:24 PM Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT
Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT run on average 13 times per day, taking around 4h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $42 (€35) 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 25m.
Distance 180 miles (290 km) |
Average train duration 4h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€35) |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 25m |
First train 00:26 |
Last train 20:18 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Philadelphia, PA and Hartford, CT 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 Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT 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 Hartford, CT, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT
- 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
- 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
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