Trains tickets from Philadelphia (PA) to Durham (NC), US

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TodayMay 18
TomorrowMay 19
from $158
TueMay 20
from $108
WedMay 21
from $108
ThuMay 22
from $153
FriMay 23
from $235
SatMay 24
from $139
SunMay 25

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 19 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: May 19 at
    Destination city: Durham
    Destination location: Durham Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 19 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: May 19 at
    Destination city: Durham
    Destination location: Durham Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Durham.

Bus
Average Price$54 - $203Average Duration13h 40m
14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$72 - $297Average Duration9h 25m
50kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Philadelphia to Durham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 9 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
9h 25mAverage Duration
$72Cheapest ticket
50kgCO₂ emissions

Train Philadelphia to Durham: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$103
Average train trip duration9h 25m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure4:20am
Distance340 miles (548 km)
Latest train departure8:36am

Philadelphia to Durham Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
05/16
$153
05/17
$200
Today
$219
05/19
$158
05/20
$108
05/21
$108
05/22
$153
05/23
$235
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia to Durham was searched and found on May 20, 2025 with a price of $108

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

You can expect to pay from $108 to $272 for a train ticket from Philadelphia to Durham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $108 which is on 2025-05-20.

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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Durham, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Philadelphia and Durham, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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