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Danbury to Schenectady trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Danbury and Schenectady takes 7h 34m and the fastest train takes 6h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Danbury to Schenectady. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 34m
Duration
215 mi
Distance
$120
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from South Norwalk to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
  2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Croton-Harmontrain train
  3. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain train
6h 50m
$61–231

Danbury to Schenectady train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Danbury and Schenectady. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Danbury is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Schenectady at 10:32 AM. All services require a transfer at South Norwalk and take an average of 7h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)VIA Rail12h • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak6h 6m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak6h 1m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)VIA Rail11h 7m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak6h 6m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak6h 1m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)VIA Rail11h 7m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak6h 38m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak6h 11m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak6h 4m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak7h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak6h 38m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak6h 11m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak6h 4m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak7h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak6h 38m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak6h 11m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak6h 4m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak7h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak6h 38m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak6h 11m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak6h 4m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak7h 24m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Danbury to Schenectady? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 215.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Danbury, CT, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Danbury to Schenectady via South Norwalk, 125th Street - Harlem, and Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station in around 6h 50m.

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