The cheapest and fastest trains from Philadelphia, PA to Harrisburg, PA
Cheapest price
€33
Average price
€33
Fastest journey
1 h 46 m
Average duration
1 h 49 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
151 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Harrisburg, PA 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 Harrisburg, PA will cost around €33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €33.
Of the 4 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for Harrisburg, PA on Thu, Nov 06, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 151 km distance in an average of 1 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 46 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 1 h 54 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.








Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Harrisburg, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Harrisburg, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 57m. 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 €30, and a flight costs an average of €325.
Distance: 151 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€33 Average price Cheapest | €40 Average price | €369 Average price |
2h 21m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to Harrisburg, PA train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
601 Keystone Service | 10:10 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h50 | 12:00 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
605 Keystone Service | 11:15 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h49 | 1:04 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
607 Keystone Service | 12:30 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h43 | 2:13 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
641 Keystone Service | 1:56 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h53 | 3:49 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
643 Keystone Service | 4:00 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h47 | 5:47 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
43 Pennsylvanian | 5:42 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h44 | 7:26 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
645 Keystone Service | 6:35 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h46 | 8:21 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
609 Keystone Service | 7:40 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h55 | 9:35 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
647 Keystone Service | 8:45 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h42 | 10:27 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
649 Keystone Service | 9:40 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h59 | 11:39 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
651 Keystone Service | 10:35 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h50 | 12:25 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
653 Keystone Service | 11:42 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h47 | 1:29 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
655 Keystone Service | 1:15 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h48 | 3:03 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to Harrisburg, PA
Distance 151 km |
Average train duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price €30 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 1h 43m |
First train 04:30 |
Last train 22:18 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Philadelphia, PA to Harrisburg, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Philadelphia, PA and Harrisburg, PA from €27. 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 Harrisburg, PA

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Philadelphia, PA to Harrisburg, PA
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking available on-site with both short-term and long-term options.
- The Millworks
- Bricco
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Hilton Harrisburg
- Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey
- Radisson Hotel Harrisburg
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak and regional trains
- Hall 3: bus connections and car rental services
- Bus: CAT (Capital Area Transit) services available
- Greyhound and other intercity bus services
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