The average train between Philadelphia, PA and Harrisburg, Pa takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Philadelphia, PA to Harrisburg, Pa. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Philadelphia, PA and Harrisburg, Pa. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Philadelphia, PA is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Harrisburg, Pa at 11:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Drexel Station at 30th St and take an average of 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia, PA to Harrisburg, Pa. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia, PA station and arriving at Harrisburg, Pa station via Harrisburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Philadelphia, PA to Harrisburg, Pa train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia, PA to Harrisburg, Pa train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Harrisburg station.
The distance between Philadelphia, PA and Harrisburg, Pa is 149.9 km. The road distance is 166 km.
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg every 2 hours. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 1h 51m.