The cheapest and fastest trains from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD
Cheapest price
€5
Average price
€38
Fastest journey
1 h 2 m
Average duration
1 h 4 m
Trains per day
31
Distance
144 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD will cost around €38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
Of the 31 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for Baltimore, MD on Thu, Jan 29, 31 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jan 29 the direct trains cover the 144 km distance in an average of 1 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 2 m .
On Thu, Jan 29 the slowest trains will take 1 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
151 Northeast Regional
67 Northeast Regional
175 Northeast Regional
111 Northeast Regional
137 Northeast Regional
2109 Acela
113 Northeast Regional
55 Vermonter
2159 Acela
2167 AcelaTravel Information
Compare train and bus for Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €5, and a bus costs an average of €16.
Distance: 144 km
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€18 Average price Cheapest | €23 Average price |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD train times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD trains for today, Wednesday, January 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:37 AM Philadelphia, PA | 1h14 | 10:51 AM Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:01 PM Philadelphia, PA | 1h19 | 5:20 PM Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 PM Philadelphia, PA | 1h15 | 11:15 PM Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:28 PM Philadelphia, PA | 1h12 | 12:40 AM Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:53 PM Philadelphia, PA | 1h13 | 1:06 AM Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD
Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD run on average 33 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 33 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:29, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 144 km distance in 1h 4m.
Distance 144 km |
Average train duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Trains per day 33 |
Direct trains 33 |
Fastest train 1h 4m |
First train 00:29 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Philadelphia, PA and Baltimore, MD from €5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Baltimore, MD, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD
- 5:15 AM - 10:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via 30th Street and Market Street.
- Bridgewater's Pub
- The Porch at 30th Street Station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
- Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
- The Study at University City
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Main Hall: entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Upper Level: Amtrak platforms
- Lower Level: SEPTA Regional Rail platforms
- SEPTA: Market-Frankford Line
- Trolley: Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36
- Bus: Several lines available
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Charles Street.
- The Helmand
- Tapas Teatro
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $0.50
- Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown
- The Ivy Hotel
- Hotel Revival Baltimore
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak and MARC trains
- Hall 3: access to Light RailLink
- Light Rail: Baltimore Light RailLink
- Bus: Several MTA bus lines available
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