Trains tickets from Durham, NC, US to Richmond, VA, US

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TodayJul 27
from $122
TomorrowJul 28
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TueJul 29
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WedJul 30
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ThuJul 31
from $67
FriAug 1
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SatAug 2
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SunAug 3

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Durham
    Departure location: Durham Station
    Arrival time: July 28 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Staples Mill Road
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Durham to Richmond.

Bus
Average Price$32 - $110Average Duration3h 45m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$39 - $122Average Duration4h 38m
20kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Durham to Richmond

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 3 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day
3h 45mAverage Duration
$32Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Train Durham, NC, US to Richmond, VA, US: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$50
Average train trip duration4h 38m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure9:22am
Distance137 miles (220 km)
Latest train departure9:27am

Durham to Richmond Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07/25
$63
07/26
$95
Today
$116
07/28
$63
07/29
$49
07/30
$49
07/31
$63
08/01
$49
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Durham, NC, US to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on Jul 29, 2025 with a price of $49

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Durham, NC, US to Richmond, VA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $49 to $153 for a train ticket from Durham, NC, US to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $49 which is on 2025-07-29.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Durham and Richmond is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Richmond.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Richmond you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Durham and Richmond, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Durham to Richmond, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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Train from Richmond, VA, US to Durham, NC, US

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