How much is the train ticket from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Wilmington to Philadelphia start from R 139. The average price for this train route is around R 469. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

The average train journey time from Wilmington to Philadelphia is 21m, covering a distance of 40 km. The quickest train can get you there in 17m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators serve the Wilmington to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 36 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

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

The earliest train from Wilmington to Philadelphia departs at 06:14. And the latest train departs at 23:40.

Which is the best train operator from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

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 Wilmington to Philadelphia?

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 Wilmington to Philadelphia?

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 Wilmington to Philadelphia?

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 Wilmington to Philadelphia from R 104 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Wilmington to Philadelphia on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:42	Wilmington Station	20m	20:02	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	16:17	Wilmington Station	18m	16:35	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	06:56	Wilmington Station	20m	07:16	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	09:11	Wilmington Station	19m	09:30	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:56	Wilmington Station	20m	07:16	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Wilmington to Philadelphia on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	23:40	Wilmington Station	26m	00:06	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	08:58	Wilmington Station	19m	09:17	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	06:56	Wilmington Station	20m	07:16	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	09:11	Wilmington Station	19m	09:30	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:56	Wilmington Station	20m	07:16	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Wilmington to Philadelphia on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	22:02	Wilmington Station	23m	22:25	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	19:45	Wilmington Station	17m	20:02	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	06:16	Wilmington Station	19m	06:35	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:33	Wilmington Station	22m	06:55	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:16	Wilmington Station	19m	06:35	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Wilmington to Philadelphia on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:33	Wilmington Station	22m	06:55	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	19:45	Wilmington Station	17m	20:02	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	06:16	Wilmington Station	19m	06:35	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:33	Wilmington Station	22m	06:55	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:16	Wilmington Station	19m	06:35	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Wilmington to Philadelphia on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	22:02	Wilmington Station	23m	22:25	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	19:45	Wilmington Station	17m	20:02	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	06:16	Wilmington Station	19m	06:35	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:33	Wilmington Station	22m	06:55	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:16	Wilmington Station	19m	06:35	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Wilmington to Philadelphia on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	20:07	Wilmington Station	24m	20:31	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	19:45	Wilmington Station	17m	20:02	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	06:16	Wilmington Station	19m	06:35	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:33	Wilmington Station	22m	06:55	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:16	Wilmington Station	19m	06:35	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Wilmington to Philadelphia on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	22:02	Wilmington Station	23m	22:25	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	19:45	Wilmington Station	17m	20:02	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	06:16	Wilmington Station	19m	06:35	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:33	Wilmington Station	22m	06:55	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:16	Wilmington Station	19m	06:35	30th Street Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:33 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Wilmington to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 21 minutes and with fares starting at just R 139, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

36train per day

21mAverage duration

40 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 219 - R 617	Average duration45m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 139 - R 5 604	Average duration21m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 638 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi4

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA 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 Wilmington to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Wilmington to Philadelphia start from R 139. The average price for this train route is around R 469. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Wilmington to Philadelphia?
The average train journey time from Wilmington to Philadelphia is 21m, covering a distance of 40 km. The quickest train can get you there in 17m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators serve the Wilmington to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 36 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Wilmington to Philadelphia?
The earliest train from Wilmington to Philadelphia departs at 06:14. And the latest train departs at 23:40.
Which is the best train operator from Wilmington to Philadelphia?
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 Wilmington to Philadelphia?
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 Wilmington to Philadelphia?
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 Wilmington to Philadelphia?
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 104

10/12

R 104

Today

R 536

12/12

R 433

13/12

R 191

14/12

R 191

15/12

R 104

16/12

R 104

The cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 09 Dec 2025 with a price of R 104

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

You can expect to pay from R 104 to R 5 394 for a train ticket from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 104, which is on 2025-12-15.

Usually Amtrak Acela will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.