How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Wilmington start at PLN 30. The average price for this train route is around PLN 102. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

The average train trip from Philadelphia to Wilmington takes 24m and covers 40 km. The quickest train gets you there in 17m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Wilmington route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 37 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

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

The earliest train from Philadelphia to Wilmington departs at 4:15am. The latest train departs at 10:48pm.

What is the best train operator from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

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 16 reviews.

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

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

Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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

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 Wilmington from PLN 23 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on May 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:57am	30th Street Station	25m	5:22am	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	2:14pm	30th Street Station	21m	2:35pm	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	4:40am	30th Street Station	29m	5:09am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	7:22am	30th Street Station	25m	7:47am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	4:40am	30th Street Station	29m	5:09am	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on May 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:57am	30th Street Station	25m	5:22am	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	6:33pm	30th Street Station	20m	6:53pm	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	4:20am	30th Street Station	26m	4:46am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	8:11am	30th Street Station	24m	8:35am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	4:20am	30th Street Station	26m	4:46am	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on May 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:57am	30th Street Station	25m	5:22am	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	10:13am	30th Street Station	21m	10:34am	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	4:20am	30th Street Station	26m	4:46am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	10:13am	30th Street Station	21m	10:34am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	4:20am	30th Street Station	26m	4:46am	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on May 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:57am	30th Street Station	25m	5:22am	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	2:14pm	30th Street Station	21m	2:35pm	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	4:40am	30th Street Station	29m	5:09am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	7:22am	30th Street Station	25m	7:47am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	4:40am	30th Street Station	29m	5:09am	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on May 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:57am	30th Street Station	25m	5:22am	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	2:14pm	30th Street Station	21m	2:35pm	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	4:40am	30th Street Station	29m	5:09am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	7:22am	30th Street Station	25m	7:47am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	4:40am	30th Street Station	29m	5:09am	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on May 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:57am	30th Street Station	25m	5:22am	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	2:14pm	30th Street Station	21m	2:35pm	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	4:40am	30th Street Station	29m	5:09am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	7:22am	30th Street Station	25m	7:47am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	4:40am	30th Street Station	29m	5:09am	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on May 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:57am	30th Street Station	25m	5:22am	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	2:14pm	30th Street Station	21m	2:35pm	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	4:40am	30th Street Station	29m	5:09am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	7:22am	30th Street Station	25m	7:47am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	4:40am	30th Street Station	29m	5:09am	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on May 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:40am	30th Street Station	29m	5:09am	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	2:14pm	30th Street Station	21m	2:35pm	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	4:40am	30th Street Station	29m	5:09am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	7:22am	30th Street Station	25m	7:47am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	4:57am	30th Street Station	25m	5:22am	Wilmington Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:01 PM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Wilmington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 24 minutes, and with fares starting at just PLN 30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

37train per day

24mAverage Duration

40 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PricePLN 45 - PLN 133	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average PricePLN 30 - PLN 723	Average Duration24m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4.1/55,803 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

Amtrak provides a smooth and comfortable ride with pleasant staff. Customers appreciate the cleanliness, good customer service, and affordable prices. The trains are also known for being punctual.

Amtrak Philadelphia Wilmington recent customer reviews

Enjoyed the ride 😎 spoke with friendly people along the way, everyone was polite

Fred P.

July 1, 2025

On time. Good customer service.

Nina T.

February 12, 2023

Amtrak Acela

4.5/516 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi4.0

US train companies:Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

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

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

How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Wilmington start at PLN 30. The average price for this train route is around PLN 102. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
The average train trip from Philadelphia to Wilmington takes 24m and covers 40 km. The quickest train gets you there in 17m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Wilmington route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 37 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
The earliest train from Philadelphia to Wilmington departs at 4:15am. The latest train departs at 10:48pm.
What is the best train operator from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
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 16 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
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

05-13

PLN 64

05-14

PLN 64

Today

PLN 42

05-16

PLN 42

05-17

PLN 23

05-18

PLN 42

05-19

PLN 23

05-20

PLN 23

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE was searched and found on May 17, 2026 with a price of PLN 23

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 Wilmington, DE, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from PLN 23 to PLN 1,835 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at PLN 23 which is on 2026-05-17.

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.