| Lowest Price | €24.82 |
| Fastest Train | 4h 39m |
| Trains Per Day | 8 |
| Train Lines | 5 |
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Know that most train companies are still running at this time, though some have limited service. Visit our COVID-19 travel guide for resources and daily updates on the coronavirus and COVID travel restrictions.
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In the last month, €34.11 was the average price of a train ticket from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA. This is a great price, especially considering the length of the route. You can expect to find tickets at that price or lower if you book your trip at least 21 days in advance. Otherwise, expect to pay around €37.44 more than that for a same-day booking.
The distance between Richmond and Philadelphia is approximately 207 miles, or 333 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 4 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 39 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains from Richmond to Philadelphia are the most crowded on Saturday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Sunday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Richmond at 04:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 18:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 8 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Richmond to Philadelphia.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Philadelphia to Richmond. If you're not not set on traveling by train, you could always take the bus from Richmond to Philadelphia for €40.23.
There are 5 train lines with service from Richmond, Virginia to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Amtrak Northeast Regional is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 6 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 5h 35m | €46.48 |
| Amtrak Carolinian | 1 | 4h 49m | €45.25 |
| Amtrak Northeast Regional | 6 | 5h 8m | €43.54 |
| Amtrak Palmetto | 1 | 5h 10m | €55.61 |
| Amtrak Silver Service | 1 | 4h 55m | €46.26 |
There are two stations in Richmond where you can board the train to Philadelphia:
Philadelphia has one train station:
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