Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD train with Amtrak

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD

Showing times and prices for Apr 29

Cheapest price

€6

Average price

€69

Fastest journey

1 h 6 m

Average duration

1 h 7 m

Trains per day

39

Distance

144 km

Cheap tickets

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 €69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.

Fast trains

Of the 39 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for Baltimore, MD on Wed, Apr 29, 39 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Apr 29 the direct trains cover the 144 km distance in an average of 1 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 6 m .

On Wed, Apr 29 the slowest trains will take 1 h 7 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.

  • Amtrak55 Vermonter
    8:11 PM1h09
    30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    9:20 PMPennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
    61One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak67 Northeast Regional
    4:40 AM1h22
    30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    6:02 AMPennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
    61One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak175 Northeast Regional
    9:23 PM1h16
    30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    10:39 PMPennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
    61One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak151 Northeast Regional
    4:57 AM1h11
    30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    6:08 AMPennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
    101One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak137 Northeast Regional
    7:58 PM1h07
    30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    9:05 PMPennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
    101One-way
    0 transfers

Travel 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 44m. 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 €10.

Distance: 144 km

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€17

Average price

Cheapest

€24

Average price

2h 14m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 44m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 28m

Average total duration

1h 58m

Onboard

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD train times

The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD trains for today, Tuesday, April 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
amtrak95 Northeast Regional12:01 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
1h17
1:18 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2155 NextGen Acela12:20 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
1h09
1:29 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD0 transfersDirect
amtrak119 Northeast Regional12:33 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
1h15
1:48 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2115 NA1:05 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
1h07
2:12 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD0 transfersDirect
amtrak125 Northeast Regional1:07 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
1h18
2:25 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD0 transfersDirect
amtrak131 Northeast Regional1:47 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
1h11
2:58 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2159 NextGen Acela2:14 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
1h10
3:24 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD0 transfersDirect
amtrak171 Northeast Regional2:18 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
1h22
3:40 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2121 NextGen Acela3:27 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
1h07
4:34 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD0 transfersDirect
amtrak93 Northeast Regional3:29 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
1h08
4:37 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD0 transfersDirect
amtrak19 Crescent3:38 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
1h17
4:55 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2163 Acela4:13 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
1h09
5:22 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD0 transfersDirect
amtrak97 Silver Meteor4:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
1h21
5:36 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD0 transfersDirect
amtrak85 Northeast Regional4:36 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
1h15
5:51 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD0 transfersDirect
amtrak173 Northeast Regional5:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
1h13
6:45 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD0 transfersDirect
amtrak129 Northeast Regional6:00 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
1h16
7:16 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2167 Acela6:09 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
1h14
7:23 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD0 transfersDirect
amtrak193 Northeast Regional6:51 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
1h17
8:08 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2123 NextGen Acela7:09 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
1h07
8:16 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD0 transfersDirect
amtrak197 Northeast Regional7:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
1h10
8:42 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD0 transfersDirect
amtrak137 Northeast Regional7:58 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
1h07
9:05 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD0 transfersDirect
amtrak55 Vermonter8:11 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
1h09
9:20 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2171 Acela8:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
1h11
9:42 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD0 transfersDirect
amtrak175 Northeast Regional9:23 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
1h16
10:39 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD0 transfersDirect
Wednesday, April 29
amtrak67 Northeast Regional4:40 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
1h22
6:02 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD0 transfersDirect
amtrak151 Northeast Regional4:57 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
1h11
6:08 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD0 transfersDirect
amtrak111 Northeast Regional6:25 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
1h13
7:38 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD0 transfersDirect
amtrak181 Northeast Regional7:11 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
1h12
8:23 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2103 NextGen Acela7:22 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
1h08
8:30 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD0 transfersDirect
amtrak89 Palmetto7:32 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
1h12
8:44 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD0 transfersDirect
amtrak113 Northeast Regional8:01 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
1h06
9:07 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD0 transfersDirect
amtrak51 Cardinal8:15 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
1h15
9:30 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2107 NextGen Acela8:43 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
1h09
9:52 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD0 transfersDirect
amtrak79 Carolinian8:58 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
1h16
10:14 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD0 transfersDirect
amtrak183 Northeast Regional9:05 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
1h24
10:29 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD0 transfersDirect
amtrak141 Northeast Regional9:50 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
1h12
11:02 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2151 NextGen Acela10:10 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
1h11
11:21 AM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD0 transfersDirect
amtrak185 Northeast Regional10:55 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
1h15
12:10 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD0 transfersDirect
amtrak_acela2113 NextGen Acela11:10 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
1h08
12:18 PM Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD0 transfersDirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD?

The best time to book your train from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD is 63 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD

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Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD run on average 32 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.

There are 32 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 144 km distance in 1h 5m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
144 km
Average train duration
1h 44m
Cheapest ticket price
€5
Trains per day
32
Direct trains
32
Fastest train
1h 5m
First train
12:04 AM
Last train
11:58 PM
Cheapest Month
Sep
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Wed
Best time to book
35 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Amtrak from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD trainsAmtrak 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.

Amtrak

About
Amtrak is the main passenger train operator in the United States, providing medium- and long-distance intercity services across 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Operating over 300 trains daily and serving more than 500 destinations, Amtrak connects cities and regions nationwide through routes such as the high-speed Acela in the Northeast Corridor, the scenic Coast Starlight along the West Coast, and the Empire Builder linking Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest. Other notable services include the Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the unique Auto Train, which allows passengers to bring their cars onboard. Amtrak offers a variety of classes to suit different budgets and travel needs, including Coach, Business, First Class, and Sleeper Class with options like Roomettes, Bedrooms, and Bedroom Suites for overnight journeys. Ticket types include Saver, Value, Flexible, Business, and Premium. Onboard amenities vary by service but may include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power outlets, dining options, and lounge access on select trains. Popular routes include Washington, D.C.–Boston, San Diego–San Luis Obispo, San Jose–Sacramento, and Chicago–Seattle.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 5m
Cheapest Price
€5
Amtrak frequency
24 a day
Luggage included
2 personal items and 2 carry-on bags included free
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at end of cars
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type and timing
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled by Amtrak
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Café car with snacks, beverages, and light meals. Long-distance trains have full-service dining cars
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price for Business and First Class. Optional fee for Coach Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, Red Cap assistance service, accessible platforms and stations
Pets
Small pets under 20 pounds allowed for $26 fee. Must be in carrier. Service animals travel free
Quiet zone

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.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD can start from as little as €5 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD is €17; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD is 1h 5m to travel the 144 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD leaves at 12:04 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD leaves at 11:58 PM.
Yes,there are 32 direct trains a day from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD with Amtrak, Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Yes, there are multiple high-speed train options for your journey from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD. You can choose between Amtrak. Amtrak trains take around 1h 2m
When taking a train from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD, you can count on Amtrak, Amtrak for the best way to get you to Baltimore, MD. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Philadelphia, PA and Baltimore, MD and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Baltimore, MD from Philadelphia, PA is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 5m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Philadelphia, PA and Baltimore, MD including taking a train and bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore, MD

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Baltimore
The major train station for departures in Philadelphia is 30th Street Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at 30th Street Station for your trip from Philadelphia to Baltimore.
30th Street StationWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 5:15 AM - 10:30 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
16
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 24/7. Access via 30th Street and Market Street.
Dining
Dining
  • Bridgewater's Pub
  • The Porch at 30th Street Station
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • $1
Hotel
Hotel
  • The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
  • Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
  • The Study at University City
Lounge
Lounge
  • Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Enterprise
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Main Hall: entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
  • Upper Level: Amtrak platforms
  • Lower Level: SEPTA Regional Rail platforms
Public transit options for 30th Street Station
  • SEPTA: Market-Frankford Line
  • Trolley: Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36
  • Bus: Several lines available

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