The cheapest and fastest trains from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£125
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 4 m
Trains per day
28
Distance
144 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD will cost around £125 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Of the 28 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for Baltimore, MD every day 28 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 144 km distance in an average of 1 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 8 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 Regional
151 Northeast Regional
117 Northeast Regional
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135 Northeast Regional
2275 Acela
117 Northeast Regional
2207 Acela
2255 Acela
87 Northeast RegionalTravel Information
Compare train and coach for Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. 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 train costs an average of £5, and a coach costs an average of £9.
Distance: 144 km
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Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD train times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD trains for today, Saturday 21 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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195 Northeast Regional | 16:29 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h10 | 17:39 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
147 Northeast Regional | 18:22 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h12 | 19:34 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
99 Northeast Regional | 18:45 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h09 | 19:54 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
161 Northeast Regional | 19:35 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h10 | 20:45 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
19 Crescent | 19:38 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h13 | 20:51 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 20:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h17 | 21:32 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
87 Northeast Regional | 20:34 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h08 | 21:42 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
163 Northeast Regional | 21:35 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h09 | 22:44 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2255 Acela | 22:13 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h05 | 23:18 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
159 Northeast Regional | 22:33 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h19 | 23:52 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
135 Northeast Regional | 23:35 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h17 | 00:52 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
107 Northeast Regional | 23:56 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h11 | 01:07 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
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57 Vermonter | 00:26 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h13 | 01:39 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
165 Northeast Regional | 01:38 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h08 | 02:46 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
65 Northeast Regional | 08:20 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h18 | 09:38 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
151 Northeast Regional | 08:57 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h11 | 10:08 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
117 Northeast Regional | 10:46 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h04 | 11:50 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
89 Palmetto | 11:32 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h08 | 12:40 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
51 Cardinal | 12:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h15 | 13:30 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
79 Carolinian | 12:58 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h11 | 14:09 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
153 Northeast Regional | 13:33 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h13 | 14:46 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
103 Northeast Regional | 14:20 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h12 | 15:32 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
155 Northeast Regional | 14:38 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h13 | 15:51 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
2207 Acela | 15:16 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h04 | 16:20 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
143 Northeast Regional | 15:20 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h17 | 16:37 Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD
Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD run on average 32 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 32 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 144 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 144 km |
Average train duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 32 |
Direct trains 32 |
Fastest train 1h 5m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Philadelphia, PA and Baltimore, MD from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, 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 Baltimore, MD, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Philadelphia, PA and Baltimore, MD
- 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
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Charles Street.
- The Helmand
- Tapas Teatro
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $0.50
- Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown
- The Ivy Hotel
- Hotel Revival Baltimore
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak and MARC trains
- Hall 3: access to Light RailLink
- Light Rail: Baltimore Light RailLink
- Bus: Several MTA bus lines available
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