The average train between Boston and Danbury takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Boston to Danbury. 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 every 3 hours between Boston and Danbury. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Danbury at 1:29 AM. All services require a transfer at New Haven and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Boston to Danbury? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Danbury. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Danbury station via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Boston to Danbury train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Danbury train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Danbury station.
The distance between Boston and Danbury is 225.3 km. The road distance is 340 km.
You can take a train from Boston to Danbury via New Haven and South Norwalk in around 5h 31m.