How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Montreal?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Montreal start from R 1 561. The average price for this train route is around R 1 668. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Montreal?

The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Montreal is 16h 51m, covering a distance of 631 km. The quickest train can get you there in 13h 39m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Montreal route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 1 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Montreal?

The earliest train from Philadelphia to Montreal departs at 00:33. And the latest train departs at 05:15.

Which is the best train operator from Philadelphia to Montreal?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Montreal?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Philadelphia to Montreal?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Philadelphia to Montreal?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Philadelphia to Montreal from R 1 488 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Montreal on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	03:25	30th Street Station	16h 51m	20:16	Gare Centrale	CheapestFastest
	Train	03:25	30th Street Station	16h 51m	20:16	Gare Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Montreal on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:15	30th Street Station	15h 1m	20:16	Gare Centrale	CheapestFastest
Train	03:25	30th Street Station	16h 51m	20:16	Gare Centrale	No tags
Train	03:25	30th Street Station	16h 51m	20:16	Gare Centrale	No tags
Train	05:15	30th Street Station	15h 1m	20:16	Gare Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Montreal on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:15	30th Street Station	15h 1m	20:16	Gare Centrale	CheapestFastest
Train	03:25	30th Street Station	16h 51m	20:16	Gare Centrale	No tags
Train	03:25	30th Street Station	16h 51m	20:16	Gare Centrale	No tags
Train	05:15	30th Street Station	15h 1m	20:16	Gare Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Montreal on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	03:25	30th Street Station	16h 51m	20:16	Gare Centrale	CheapestFastest
	Train	03:25	30th Street Station	16h 51m	20:16	Gare Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Montreal on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	03:25	30th Street Station	16h 51m	20:16	Gare Centrale	CheapestFastest
	Train	03:25	30th Street Station	16h 51m	20:16	Gare Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Montreal on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	03:25	30th Street Station	16h 51m	20:16	Gare Centrale	CheapestFastest
	Train	03:25	30th Street Station	16h 51m	20:16	Gare Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Montreal on 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	03:25	30th Street Station	16h 51m	20:16	Gare Centrale	CheapestFastest
	Train	03:25	30th Street Station	16h 51m	20:16	Gare Centrale	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:37 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to Montreal

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Montreal. The journey takes about 14 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 240, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

31bus per day

14h 30mAverage duration

632 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 240 - R 5 001	Average duration14h 30m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 561 - R 4 729	Average duration16h 51m	CO₂ emissions 57kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 637 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5637 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 561

Amtrak Philadelphia Montreal recent customer reviews

there wasn't WFI, It is on the list. the service must be improved . But generally the trip was great 👍🏾

Hassan M.

7 October 2023

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi4

CA train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Montreal by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Montreal?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Montreal start from R 1 561. The average price for this train route is around R 1 668. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Montreal?
The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Montreal is 16h 51m, covering a distance of 631 km. The quickest train can get you there in 13h 39m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Montreal route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 1 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Montreal?
The earliest train from Philadelphia to Montreal departs at 00:33. And the latest train departs at 05:15.
Which is the best train operator from Philadelphia to Montreal?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Montreal?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Philadelphia to Montreal?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Philadelphia to Montreal?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/12

R 1 764

10/12

R 1 886

Today

R 2 318

12/12

R 2 456

13/12

R 2 318

14/12

R 2 595

15/12

R 2 318

16/12

R 2 318

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Montreal was searched and found on 09 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 764

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Montreal as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 764 to R 4 065 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Montreal based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 318, which is on 2025-12-13.

What's the cheapest way to go from Philadelphia, PA to Montreal?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time14h 30m	Avg priceR 1 810	Daily departures31
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time16h 51m	Avg priceR 1 668	Daily departures1

The best way to travel between Philadelphia, PA and Montreal is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost R 1 668 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 1 561. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Montreal, choose the train, as it will take you from Philadelphia, PA to Montreal in about 14h 30m – that's the fastest way to get there!