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Trip Overview

The average train between Danbury and Needham takes 7h 26m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Danbury to Needham. 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 26m
Duration
221 mi
Distance
$384
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from South Norwalk to New Haventrain train New Haven
  2. Take the train from New Haven to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
7h 5m
$56–690

Danbury to Needham train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Danbury and Needham. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Danbury is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Needham at 11:51 AM. All services require a transfer at South Norwalk and take an average of 7h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA13h 11m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA13h 19m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 18m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA6h 18m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 18m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA12h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA8h 18m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA6h 18m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 18m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA12h 46m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA11h 59m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 19m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA6h 3m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 28m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 19m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA6h 3m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 28m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 19m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakMBTA6h 3m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 28m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaMBTA6h 4m • 3 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Danbury to Needham? 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: 221.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Danbury, CT, USA and Needham, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Danbury to Needham Center via South Norwalk, New Haven, Boston, and Back Bay in around 7h 5m.

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