The cheapest and fastest trains from Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
£31
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
1 h 44 m
Average duration
1 h 45 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
151 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.
Of the 8 trains that leave Harrisburg, PA for Philadelphia, PA every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 151 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 46 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.
42 Pennsylvanian13:051h55Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA15:0030th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£311One-way0 changes
666 Keystone Service11:201h46Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA13:0630th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£351One-way0 changes
674 Keystone Service19:051h46Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA20:5130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£351One-way0 changes
672 Keystone Service17:051h45Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA18:5030th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£351One-way0 changes
670 Keystone Service14:051h50Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA15:5530th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£351One-way0 changes
664 Keystone Service9:301h44Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA11:1430th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£351One-way0 changes
672 Keystone Service17:051h45Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA18:5030th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£351One-way0 changes
666 Keystone Service11:201h46Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA13:0630th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£351One-way0 changes
674 Keystone Service19:051h46Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA20:5130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£351One-way0 changes
660 Keystone Service7:201h46Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA9:0630th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£351One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £295.
Distance: 151 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£31 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest | £347 Average Price |
2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Friday 24 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:00 Harrisburg, PA | 1h45 | 11:45 Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:05 Harrisburg, PA | 1h45 | 12:50 Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:05 Harrisburg, PA | 1h54 | 19:59 Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:40 Harrisburg, PA | 1h41 | 1:21 Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:46 Harrisburg, PA | 1h40 | 1:26 Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Trains from Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 22:20. The fastest train covers the 151 km distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 151 km |
Average train duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 1h 35m |
First train 4:40 |
Last train 22:20 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Harrisburg, PA and Philadelphia, PA from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Harrisburg, PA 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
Important Stations and Airports in Harrisburg, PA and Philadelphia, PA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking available on-site with both short-term and long-term options.
- The Millworks
- Bricco
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Hilton Harrisburg
- Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey
- Radisson Hotel Harrisburg
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak and regional trains
- Hall 3: bus connections and car rental services
- Bus: CAT (Capital Area Transit) services available
- Greyhound and other intercity 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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