How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Hartford?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Hartford start from R 718. The average price for this train route is around R 1 111. 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 Hartford?

The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Hartford is 4h 53m, covering a distance of 292 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 13m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Hartford route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 14 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Philadelphia to Hartford departs at 03:22. And the latest train departs at 19:01.

Train Philadelphia to Hartford from R 673 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Hartford on 4 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:01	30th Street Station	4h 55m	23:56	Harford Union Station	CheapestFastest
19:01	30th Street Station	4h 55m	23:56	Harford Union Station	No tags
18:49	30th Street Station	5h 7m	23:56	Harford Union Station	No tags
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Next departures from Philadelphia to Hartford on 5 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
18:49	30th Street Station	5h 7m	23:56	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
10:01	30th Street Station	4h 13m	14:14	Harford Union Station	Fastest
10:01	30th Street Station	4h 13m	14:14	Harford Union Station	No tags
16:55	30th Street Station	4h 53m	21:48	Harford Union Station	No tags
16:55	30th Street Station	4h 53m	21:48	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Hartford on 6 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
18:49	30th Street Station	5h 7m	23:56	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
10:01	30th Street Station	4h 13m	14:14	Harford Union Station	Fastest
16:55	30th Street Station	4h 53m	21:48	Harford Union Station	No tags
16:55	30th Street Station	4h 53m	21:48	Harford Union Station	No tags
19:01	30th Street Station	4h 55m	23:56	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Hartford on 7 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
05:58	30th Street Station	4h 32m	10:30	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
10:01	30th Street Station	4h 13m	14:14	Harford Union Station	Fastest
16:55	30th Street Station	4h 53m	21:48	Harford Union Station	No tags
16:55	30th Street Station	4h 53m	21:48	Harford Union Station	No tags
19:01	30th Street Station	4h 55m	23:56	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Hartford on 8 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:01	30th Street Station	4h 55m	23:56	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
10:01	30th Street Station	4h 13m	14:14	Harford Union Station	Fastest
16:55	30th Street Station	4h 53m	21:48	Harford Union Station	No tags
16:55	30th Street Station	4h 53m	21:48	Harford Union Station	No tags
19:01	30th Street Station	4h 55m	23:56	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Hartford on 9 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
13:29	30th Street Station	5h 54m	19:23	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
05:15	30th Street Station	4h 23m	09:38	Harford Union Station	Fastest
09:20	30th Street Station	4h 48m	14:08	Harford Union Station	No tags
09:20	30th Street Station	4h 48m	14:08	Harford Union Station	No tags
14:18	30th Street Station	5h 5m	19:23	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Hartford on 10 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
05:15	30th Street Station	4h 23m	09:38	Harford Union Station	CheapestFastest
09:20	30th Street Station	4h 48m	14:08	Harford Union Station	No tags
09:20	30th Street Station	4h 48m	14:08	Harford Union Station	No tags
14:18	30th Street Station	5h 5m	19:23	Harford Union Station	No tags
14:18	30th Street Station	5h 5m	19:23	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Hartford on 11 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:01	30th Street Station	4h 55m	23:56	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
10:01	30th Street Station	4h 13m	14:14	Harford Union Station	Fastest
16:55	30th Street Station	4h 53m	21:48	Harford Union Station	No tags
16:55	30th Street Station	4h 53m	21:48	Harford Union Station	No tags
19:01	30th Street Station	4h 55m	23:56	Harford Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 4:49 AM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to Hartford

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Hartford. The journey takes about 4 hours 53 minutes and with fares starting at just R 718, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14train per day

4h 53mAverage duration

292 kmDistance

27kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 277 - R 2 383	Average duration6h 45m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 718 - R 9 698	Average duration4h 53m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/55 792 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.6

Based on 5792 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 718

Amtrak Philadelphia Hartford recent customer reviews

On time clean comfort

Shirley T.

19 July 2025

US train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT 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 Hartford?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Hartford start from R 718. The average price for this train route is around R 1 111. 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 Hartford?
The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Hartford is 4h 53m, covering a distance of 292 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 13m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Hartford route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 14 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Hartford?
The earliest train from Philadelphia to Hartford departs at 03:22. And the latest train departs at 19:01.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

02/05

R 1 812

03/05

R 1 864

Today

R 794

05/05

R 1 036

06/05

R 1 208

07/05

R 1 294

08/05

R 1 812

09/05

R 1 450

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT was searched and found on 04 May 2026 with a price of R 794

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 Hartford, CT as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 794 to R 6 711 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 036, which is on 2026-05-05.