- Distance: 250.5 mi
- Duration: 5h 28m
The average train between Philadelphia and Richmond takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Philadelphia to Richmond. 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 twice daily between Philadelphia and Richmond. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 2:45 PM which arrives into Richmond at 7:56 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Philadelphia station and arriving at Richmond station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 5h 28m.
Philadelphia to Richmond train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia to Richmond train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
Book your Philadelphia to Richmond train tickets online with Amtrak.
The distance between Philadelphia and Richmond is 332.8 km. The road distance is 403 km.
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
